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Other poses, which I do not indulge in: The sun salutation - alterations, etc

March 31st 2008 18:16

I rarely find two guides offering the exact same instruction for the Sun Salutation sequence. Most of the alterations involve such minor details as whether or not you are permitted to bend your legs in position 3/10, and whether or not to perform forward Namaste in the final pose.

One manual which deals with pregnancy, old age, and other obstacles to regular asana, suggests that at position 2/11, you place your hands on your hips and only tip backwards slightly, rather than until you can feel the stretch. This manual also instructs that you perform each pose with feet slightly apart for added balance, rather than together. In pose 3/10, when pregnant, you will need to spread your legs further apart to accommodate the baby/belly

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Other poses, which I do not indulge in: The sun salutation - second half

March 28th 2008 23:19

The seventh position in the sequence is commenced by inhaling as you drop your hips to the ground, push up to straighten your arms, and pointing your toes out behind you, taking the weight from them onto the entire leg. Lean backwards, looking upward.

As you exhale, recurl your toes and keeping your legs straight; raise your hips into the air. Bring your face down to look at the floor, and feel the stretch along the back of your leg and heel. Try to maintain contact between the entire sole of the foot and palm of the hand with the floor. You should resemble an upside down V shape if you do this position correctly

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Other poses, which I do not indulge in: The sun salutation - first half

March 26th 2008 20:26

Surya Namaskar, AKA the Sun Salutation is a procedure I do not use in my personal routine. I do use the first three moves, but then repeat these either three or five times rather than the entire exercise. At some stage, I hope to memorize the entire set of positions and occasionally incorporate it into my routine; however, for the time being, I am content to use just the first chunk. The purpose of this asana is to attain flexibility and suppleness. It is a popular sequence, often used to start or substitute for a routine.

Standing with feet together and hands forming the forward Namaste, take a few full breaths whilst ensuring you are evenly balanced. In some formats, this position starts and completes the run of movements, whereas in others it is only used as the initial pose

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Interview: Practice Yoga

March 24th 2008 18:52

What are the contact details for your Yoga Center?

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Other poses, which I do not indulge in: The crow

March 21st 2008 20:08

Otherwise known as Kakasana, the Crow Pose is one I do not personally use in my current routine. I do however have recollection of attempting the pose during my childhood, when my mother participated in Yoga practice via a TV show and I messed about alongside. It is a good position to incorporate into your routine if you need to add strength to your shoulders, arms, elbows or wrists.

To perform Kakasana, crouch on the floor, your hands flat on the floor in front of you, balancing on your toes rather than the full base of the feet. Tilt forwards slightly if you cannot automatically find your toes touching the ground rather than your entire foot. Bring your arms between your knees, spreading the fingers out. Tip your elbows out sideways slightly

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Interview: Yoga for Everybody

March 19th 2008 20:12

What are the contact details for your Yoga Center?
Yoga for Everybody
328 Princes Hwy Bulli
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Other poses, which I do not indulge in: Kurmasana

March 17th 2008 17:33

Kurmasana, or Turtle pose, is a pose I rarely read about. I have only located it in two of around a dozen of the Yoga reading texts I have as yet perused. I have not personally practiced it, though I have considered performing this asana on such occasion as wanting to add an extra pose to my routine.

To achieve this asana, sit on the floor and place the base of your feet together. Slide your hands below your knees and push your feet forwards slightly. Droop your head and upper body downwards, so that your head is close to your heels. Your hands should then slip around far enough to reach the front of your ankles. Relaxing into the posture, it is suggested you maintain the position for between six and twenty breaths before rising on an inhale.

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Interview: Full of Joy Yoga

March 14th 2008 23:05

What are the contact details for your Yoga Center?
I do not have a yoga center, I am a children's yoga teacher who travels from school to school with props in hand. The name of my company is Full of Joy Yoga and we are in SF, CA as well as the New Haven area of CT. I am the founder and head yogi and I have 4 teachers who are currently working for me in SF.
You can find me at www.fullofjoyoga.com or lani@fullofjoyoga.com
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March 12th 2008 16:16

THE ASANAS
I have tried to cover the full range of postures I personally practice, along with other popular moves that I do not regularly indulge in. I have first read descriptions from various online sources, texts, and manuals in order to ensure that I have described each pose in a way that does not favor one 'brand' of Yoga over another. When the Asana is one that I personally use in my routine, I have additionally explained my own attitude and relationship towards it, with any problems or benefits that I have myself encountered.

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Interview: Yoga Kula San Francisco

March 10th 2008 18:46

What are the contact details for your Yoga Center?
405 Arguello Blvd. Unit 200 San Francisco, CA 94118 - yogakulasf@gmail.com www.yogakulasf.com

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Routine Alterations & Adaptions: Namaste

March 7th 2008 17:16

One of the poses I perform in my routine, though not individually apart from the sequence, is Namaste. I tend to stand erect and do a frontal Namaste as the first position in my 3-pose variation of the Surya Namaskar. (I have still not gotten around to learning the entire sequence of poses involved, so prefer my own partial version, which starts and ends with Namaste and can be read about in a former posting.) It is recommended that Namaste be used as a frequent work break for those who are desk-bound, or as a between chore pose for those doing much strenuous activity, as well as also being suggested as a part of some Yoga routines.

The forwards Namaste is performed by standing straight and placing the hands in front, in what is usually known as a prayer-position. The backwards Namaste is done by making the same hand-pose behind your back. Doing the reverse version assists with breathing, tension in the wrist and shoulder regions, and can also assist with standing erect. Sources recommend performing the pose for between 6 and 20 breaths.

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Other poses, which I do not indulge in: The forward bend, Paschimothanasana

March 5th 2008 17:01

I twice attempted to perform the forward bend, otherwise known as Paschimothanasana; however, both times I was unsuccessful. The reason being that my personal body is not able to maintain the straightness of spine required when bending forwards. If I keep my backbone correctly aligned, I simply cannot bend further than one, maybe two inches. It therefore appears to be pointless in continuing to attempt to incorporate this move in my own routine at this stage. Perhaps your body will be in better shape than mine and allow you to perform this asana though…

To perform Paschimothanasana, sit on the ground with your legs straight out in front, feet together, toes pointed upward. Your spine should be straight and you need to raise your arms above your head as you inhale, keeping them straight also. Your hands should be either placed palm to palm, or thumbs interlocked. Next, exhale as you bend forwards from the pelvic region. You should pull in your abdominals and ensure that your back remains straight. Particular attention may need to be paid to ensure that it is your pelvic area and not your spine that bends. The aim is to become supple enough to reach right down, so that your hands reach your feet, or even extend beyond them onto the floor. This usually takes a lot of practice, as you gradually stretch the relevant parts of the body over time

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Other poses, which I do not indulge in: Viparita Karani

March 3rd 2008 15:25

One of the reasons I do not use this pose in my routine is that one is generally instructed to use a prop. Whereas many practitioners have no problem with purchasing such, or utilizing a makeshift version, I have a strong aversion to Yoga practices that use anything other than the floor and my body. Another reason I do not indulge in this posture is that I would have to change room in order to participate, there being little wall surface available in my Yoga room!

If you wish to practice this pose, you will need to obtain a couple of folded blankets or towels. You place these against an available wall and your pelvis rests on top, with your mid-spine and above region lying on the floor. Your legs are then raised straight against the wall, feet together. Try to ensure that your butt and heels both touch the wall, and be aware of as much of the back of your leg also touching the wall. Your feet should be at an angle, allowing the base to become horizontal. Your arms should be stretched out sideways and rest on the floor, palms up

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