tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post2843285410249601690..comments2023-05-08T04:14:52.129-07:00Comments on THE RELUCTANT ASHTANGI: AstangaKaivalyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08706519542278960007noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-29956139389799907242010-05-08T07:51:43.260-07:002010-05-08T07:51:43.260-07:00@Misanthropic
Be careful what you wish for! ;-)
...@Misanthropic<br />Be careful what you wish for! ;-) <br /><br />Okay, but seriously, I don't mind the adjustment THAT much - it's just far more effective when Teacher P gives it, I'm able to relax more.<br /><br />If I've learned anything from yoga, it's: "And this too shall pass." Soon, my hands will be on the floor in that pose and I'll be fretting about something brand new.<br /><br />@Daydreamingmel<br />I have a feeling there will be a 'floor touchdown' of the hands in the next month. I think that's why it's been so hard lately - I'm so close!<br /><br />@Patrick<br />I've tried that trick - focusing on one spot on my mat and not allowing my gaze to shift at all, but I still get caught. I don't mind Nasagrai in any other pose, but when I'm balancing, I need to SEE.<br /><br />Sounds like my 'yoga nose' is a bit like Pinocchio! I'll try to grow one...<br /><br />@Boodi<br />I'll trade all of my Prasarita C assists for your jump-throughs! :-DKaivalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706519542278960007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-46207154239974031862010-05-07T09:12:39.763-07:002010-05-07T09:12:39.763-07:00I wish I'd get a prasarita C assist. I hardly ...I wish I'd get a prasarita C assist. I hardly ever get them now. My hands go to the floor easily, palms in OR out, with an assist. But I can't do it on my own. <br /><br />Anyway - hooray we both practiced!Boodibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947899197251310681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-54146405358341640772010-05-06T17:36:45.228-07:002010-05-06T17:36:45.228-07:00I've been practicing, as you know, near window...I've been practicing, as you know, near windows that look out on a pool. The glass is about 7-8 feet from me by the time I get to Sirsasana. I lock my gaze at the base of the windows. Especially if I do the forearm press to lift off the head. I don't know how it looks, but it sure FEELS like nasagrai dristi. <br /><br />The harder way to do it (and to do it anywhere) is to look at your "yoga nose," which is about 8-14 inches (20-30 cm) from your face. That way your eyes don't cross.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-45398858001211075292010-05-06T13:42:05.395-07:002010-05-06T13:42:05.395-07:00I feel your pain on prasarita C too - one of my fi...I feel your pain on prasarita C too - one of my first teachers (aka the BAD teacher) used to hurt me in it daily & I would resist...until one day she said "Good! You used to really resist that!" I wanted to say yes, you're bloody breaking me!! Now with my lovely authorised teacher she once (ONCE) got my hands to the floor - and my head - and I couldn't figure out what was going on as my hands hit the floor & squealed in shock. But just this morning I was wishing there was a camera to see where I get to unadjusted...is that vanity?<br />I love Danielle too, we have bonded over headstand struggles on my blog! (I can't do nasagrai either, I just look at the end of my mat). Eek long comment, sorry!daydreamingmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950130144855104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-7813992315044069222010-05-06T13:26:00.363-07:002010-05-06T13:26:00.363-07:00Prasarita Padottanasana C is a tough one for me. ...Prasarita Padottanasana C is a tough one for me. Trying to relax the shoulders away from the ears, I'm never sure which rotation is best. I only wish I had someone to pull down on my hands and help me stay for a while.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094174577863519854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-90880722278200600952010-05-06T12:29:21.810-07:002010-05-06T12:29:21.810-07:00@Claudia
Yeah, I seem to mentally and physically f...@Claudia<br />Yeah, I seem to mentally and physically fight that adjustment and I feel bad about it. The teachers want to help me - when I freeze up, it's just harder for them.<br /><br />@Danielle<br />It's great that you're six months into Astanga! I'm looking forward to hearing about your experiences with the practice. <br /><br />The Prasarita C adjustment seems to be 'compulsory' for Astanga newbies. Probably because it opens up the shoulders for Supta K.Kaivalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706519542278960007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-62668442386401024162010-05-06T11:13:58.543-07:002010-05-06T11:13:58.543-07:00Thanks for featuring my blog and I'm glad you ...Thanks for featuring my blog and I'm glad you like the images :) I'm a 6 month old Ashtangi so I feel your pain about Prasarita C...my teacher never fails to turn up when I get into that pose and it's seriously the longest 5 breaths ever!Daniellehttp://bonvivant.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-70315706733019780172010-05-06T09:20:08.754-07:002010-05-06T09:20:08.754-07:00I feel for you, those prasarita C adjustments can ...I feel for you, those prasarita C adjustments can be painful... the "supposed" to relax part is the hardest...Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.com