sandeyeRoutine Alterations & Adaptions: Winter V Summer
May 14th 2008 17:03
It has recently began to get colder where I live, and subsequently Yoga practice is less inviting. I managed to continue right through the winter in 2007, and fully intend to do so once more in 2008. Last year, I handled the colder weather by practicing later in the day, after the sunshine had passed over the house and reached the front where it warmed up the Yoga Room. I additionally practiced whilst wearing a beanie, gloves, and ugg boots, as well as a fleece jacket! I figured it would be preferable to continue in this 'wrapped' form, than not practice at all. (I should add that our home does not use heating or cooling for environmental reasons.)
This year, I intend to likewise wear gloves, beanie and uggs. However, I have noticed that if I split my routine at mid-way point, practicing the second section of Asana first, followed by those I generally do first, it keeps me warmer. This means I am more likely to perform the entire routine, rather than skip bits because I am shivering.
Although at first it seemed rather strange an idea to commence with such as leg raises and shoulder stand, finishing with warm-ups, Lion Pose and standing Asana, it has since settled into feeling the right thing to do as the weather cools. One thing that I have noticed since doing the second half of my routine first, is that it now leads me more naturally into progressing into Meditation afterwards. By the time I have done my eye exercises and am ready for the simple version of the Spinal Twist, Lion Pose, 3-move Sun Salutation & Triangle, I sometimes insert a short meditation period before continuation.
There is still more effort involved in winter practice than summer, but once I have got past the 'Brr, must I?' barrier and begun, I can focus on the tasks at hand. I feel it essential to continue throughout the colder times of year, because that is when my back is most likely to trouble me if I do not keep it exercised!
This year, I intend to likewise wear gloves, beanie and uggs. However, I have noticed that if I split my routine at mid-way point, practicing the second section of Asana first, followed by those I generally do first, it keeps me warmer. This means I am more likely to perform the entire routine, rather than skip bits because I am shivering.
Although at first it seemed rather strange an idea to commence with such as leg raises and shoulder stand, finishing with warm-ups, Lion Pose and standing Asana, it has since settled into feeling the right thing to do as the weather cools. One thing that I have noticed since doing the second half of my routine first, is that it now leads me more naturally into progressing into Meditation afterwards. By the time I have done my eye exercises and am ready for the simple version of the Spinal Twist, Lion Pose, 3-move Sun Salutation & Triangle, I sometimes insert a short meditation period before continuation.
There is still more effort involved in winter practice than summer, but once I have got past the 'Brr, must I?' barrier and begun, I can focus on the tasks at hand. I feel it essential to continue throughout the colder times of year, because that is when my back is most likely to trouble me if I do not keep it exercised!
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