tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post7247966436294138871..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: All Paths Are OneK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-22331174243100531402008-08-15T14:27:00.000-04:002008-08-15T14:27:00.000-04:00Enc: You are hilarious! You know, not all methods...Enc: You are hilarious! You know, not all methods play creepy music. Iyengar doesn't believe in music, creepy or otherwise. He feels it distracts from the focus. And, while I so hear you about the freneticism that makes you feel you are not a good candidate for yoga (and who am I to argue), I promise you could not hope to meet a more frenetic person than me :-) I mean, I practically redefine the term. Remember, I was doing lots of yoga while falling apart from life-induced stressors. Point is, I found a style of yoga that could speak to my natural disposition. <BR/><BR/>In class, at first, I was so engaged by trying to find the slightest consciousness in my kneecap or shoulder blade or inner groin, I couldn't hope to cling to my spinning mind. And now, as a more advanced practitioner, I still need to call attention to the physical structure as a means to attaining complex postures which (because they address the nervous and endocrine systems, mainly) categorically turn off the racing mind.<BR/><BR/>Sal: Check out that insanely long response to E for my feelings about how yoga can short-circuit anxiety. Trust me, I'm not the kind of person you'd associate with mellowness. Not all yoga fits that stereotype - not by a long shot. Really, I promise :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-24462973801970391332008-08-15T10:26:00.000-04:002008-08-15T10:26:00.000-04:00I've gotta hop on enc's train and say that I don't...I've gotta hop on enc's train and say that I don't feel wired for yoga. If I'm going to exercise, I want loud music and lactic acid burning my muscles. But I SO admire anyone who practices yoga, especially because I can see how creating a connection between emotional serenity and body would be beneficial overall. <BR/><BR/>And if you've dealt with anxiety issues, K, then I admire you all the more. Nothing gets my anxiety whirling around like an hour of gently-directed class during which I can think, think, think ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-17401288686463856502008-08-14T22:57:00.000-04:002008-08-14T22:57:00.000-04:00It is true that spinning can be meditative. I've b...It is true that spinning can be meditative. I've been able to go into a zone during long drills. I've been able to completely change my mindset during a class. Physical activity is completely connected to the mind. <BR/><BR/>Any fitness activity can be meditative if you want it to be. <BR/><BR/>Oh, how I wish I wanted to do yoga. I could really use it, because I'm that person who can't touch her toes. At all. <BR/><BR/>I'm too frenetic to really be able to relax in a yoga class—I've told you this. My mind races the whole time. The worst part is the last phase of the class, where you lie down, and they play that awful, creepy, horror-movie music. It makes me think some zombie is coming to eat my head. That alone is enough to send me screaming from the room!<BR/><BR/>How's this comment for a vibe spoiler! ;)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406942482508439839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-24607976232021322282008-08-14T21:26:00.000-04:002008-08-14T21:26:00.000-04:00Tessa, nice to hear from you. I'm thrilled you're...Tessa, nice to hear from you. I'm thrilled you're looking for more yoga info. Of course, I can email you a rec. of books/videos but, let me suggest this: If you have any access at all to certified yoga (of some sort, if not Iyengar) in your community and you have a bit of money and time, I would so recommend that you attend class - at least for 10 weeks to learn the basics. Reason is that, when one begins yoga, one really doesn't have any way to tell if (s)he's approaching the poses with good alignment / developing flexibility and strength in equal measures. Let's take this to email (send me a quickie with your address and I'll respond to it with more info).<BR/><BR/>Savvy: Glad to know another yogini! What type do you practice?<BR/><BR/>Miss C: There's sometimes a fine line between meditation and sleep or unconsciousness :-) Esp. for the busy moms! I don't think you need to worry about it, though. The blissed out moments tend to come as we develop the ability to submit to relaxation. It's not like the relaxation just grabs you and takes away your control. It's a relationship-building thing. Oh, and when you're learning yoga, at the beginning, it takes so much concentration that you must be super focused. (Something I'm sure you excel at.) For you, Iyengar is de rigeur. It's the control freak's favourite brand. (Joking, but serious.)<BR/><BR/>Seeker: I love Reiki! Haven't had it in years. Yoga Journal.com may help you to find a teacher in your area. They do an annual directory. I think you may live in quite a remote spot, yes? But if you're in a large city (or even a small one) I think you could find a good class. Then, all you need to do is give it a chance (like you did with Reiki!)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-56415478853947747662008-08-14T19:34:00.000-04:002008-08-14T19:34:00.000-04:00OMG I also would love to practice yoga. I think it...OMG I also would love to practice yoga. I think it's a great way of balance. And with my Reiki it would be great.<BR/>I think a lot of that, because I'm very much always stressed and sometimes Reiki hardly balances me.<BR/>But I wouldn't know how to start.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for calling my attention to this.<BR/><BR/>xxSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128993876847534647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-34992860865385433262008-08-14T18:21:00.000-04:002008-08-14T18:21:00.000-04:00I would looooove to practice yoga. But I fear tha...I would looooove to practice yoga. But I fear that I might pass out in one of those meditative moments (apparently I don't like to lose control). Does that happen?!?Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-881959399891528522008-08-14T15:29:00.000-04:002008-08-14T15:29:00.000-04:00i try to practice yoga twice a week. it's does a ...i try to practice yoga twice a week. it's does a great deal to calm my always busy mind and body.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274781443181176710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-10819874848440861342008-08-14T12:54:00.000-04:002008-08-14T12:54:00.000-04:00Thank you for posting on yoga. My sister has been...Thank you for posting on yoga. My sister has been a practitioner on and off since she was a teenager. She just recently started up again and is looking very good/healthy. I have always wanted to incorporate yoga into my lifestyle. Are there any "beginner" books or videos you recommend to dip my toe in the water?<BR/>Thank you so much.<BR/>~Tessa~Tessa~Scoffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026251653030390293noreply@blogger.com