tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post8422153081245391643..comments2023-05-08T04:14:52.129-07:00Comments on THE RELUCTANT ASHTANGI: RestorativeKaivalyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08706519542278960007noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-3807441010899817602010-06-09T09:43:48.006-07:002010-06-09T09:43:48.006-07:00My usual trick with students is to address them by...My usual trick with students is to address them by their surnames. Esecially with the Asian students who give their names as family name, then given names. I'm easily confused.<br /><br />I find that freeing thing whenever I remember David Swenson's book telling you to 'be joyous in the option you choose', when discussing modifications of one pose (a seated forward bend, I can't remember which). It really helps to create the right feeling in the posture.<br /><br />And do tell Teacup from me that she has a fantastic name!Ragdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845879995128960872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-2208028161343140732010-06-08T05:49:40.374-07:002010-06-08T05:49:40.374-07:00@*Ragdoll*
Um, that thought process is the one whe...@*Ragdoll*<br />Um, that thought process is the one where my brain has turned to JELLO because of too much work and not enough sleep! Good catch, and sorry about that! There never seems to be any logic to the way I switch names around sometimes (my brain is funny that way).<br /><br />And yes, there is a Teacup and she's probably wondering why I thought she was interested in Hanuman! ;-)<br /><br />Ever since I learned the story of this pose, I've loved it. I too enjoy the imagery of the 'leap'. It takes the pose out of the 'agony mindset' and brings joy and freedom into it.Kaivalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706519542278960007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-81414251092243937332010-06-08T01:20:01.340-07:002010-06-08T01:20:01.340-07:00First, I'm intrigued by the thought process th...First, I'm intrigued by the thought process that led to me becoming 'teacup'?! I like it though - is there someone else around here with that name?<br /><br />Second, thanks for the background, that's a lovely story. Picturing it as a leap makes for a much more graceful feel.Ragdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845879995128960872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-49621588303028061872010-06-06T17:41:41.041-07:002010-06-06T17:41:41.041-07:00No problem.
When I'm working on something I&#...No problem.<br /><br />When I'm working on something I've found it often helps to get 1) as close as possible to the ideal and keep practicing it that way and/or 2) the FEELING of the ideal.<br /><br />It doesn't work 100% of the time but a good majority I'd say :)Boodibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947899197251310681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-54571624347804360332010-06-06T17:38:56.147-07:002010-06-06T17:38:56.147-07:00@Boodi
I've used the blocks a bit at home to d...@Boodi<br />I've used the blocks a bit at home to develop strength for the lift-up. I'll try what you suggested for the jump-backs. Thanks!Kaivalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706519542278960007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-40153978522947791002010-06-06T17:32:54.935-07:002010-06-06T17:32:54.935-07:00Try using blocks when you're at home - one und...Try using blocks when you're at home - one under each hand. You get extra height and get the feeling of the lift. I used to do practice that way @ home & then I'd go to the studio (led primary at Crunch gym in those days). Gradually the cheat led to the no cheat...Boodibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947899197251310681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-50260758711712351992010-06-06T17:23:13.002-07:002010-06-06T17:23:13.002-07:00@Boodi
I have a feeling you're right! I used t...@Boodi<br />I have a feeling you're right! I used to do a lot of that stuff too, so I'm strong. But I can't seem to get the part where I lift my hips up to jump my feet back. I always have to cheat and drop my toe to the floor before I can tip forward into the pivot. I need to develop my 'pivot muscle'!<br /><br />@Teacup<br />Oh, Hanumasana is more than just a 'monkey posture'! There's a beautiful story behind it. In the Ramayana, Hanuman is Lord Rama's most faithful servant. When Rama's wife Sita is captured by the demon King Ravana, Rama asks Hanuman to leap across the ocean to Lanka, carrying Rama's ring, in order to comfort her. The pose Hanumasana honours Hanuman's great leap of faith and devotion.<br /><br />One of my favourite poses, even though I can't manage the full expression. I like to work on it though!Kaivalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08706519542278960007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-66590652370126953632010-06-06T03:59:35.157-07:002010-06-06T03:59:35.157-07:00I'd be more than happy to try to help with jum...I'd be more than happy to try to help with jump backs! I do think that all the ab / push-up work I did in my years as a gym rat really helped my astanga practice.Boodibahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947899197251310681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-59495338650228366362010-06-06T03:20:17.912-07:002010-06-06T03:20:17.912-07:00One of the things I'm loving about people'...One of the things I'm loving about people's blogs is the number of times I come across an asana I've never heard of, so I google it and learn something new. I feel that hanumasana's nickname 'monkey posture' really doesn't do it justice! That looks like some incredible flexibility. And balance.<br /><br />Glad your neck's recovered and that sleeping's getting more comfortable. It took my sore ribs to show me that I really, really hate trying to sleep on my back, so I appreciate the frustration!Ragdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845879995128960872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796354866116498246.post-57548326239693665262010-06-05T08:18:16.745-07:002010-06-05T08:18:16.745-07:00I love Saturdays too, it is so great to have a lit...I love Saturdays too, it is so great to have a little extra time, curl up with a book, enjoy the weather.<br /><br />very interesting what you stumbled upon with hanumanasana, I had a similar experience a few months ago, and it was so satisfying since I never though I would ever be able to split my legs like that... <br /><br />enjoy the day!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.com