Saturday 19 June, 2004

Waking up

After previous tips I was left thinking about waking up and morning rituals. I've found that like Janne said, taking my time makes quite a bit of difference - even if it's just five minutes sitting still and gathering my thoughts.

Something I'm going to try for the next week or so, is to incorporate yoga into my morning routine - starting from today I'll do the 15 minute short form ashtanga routine as per David Swenson's instructions. This consists of Surya Namaskara A and B, 5 and 3 times respectfully (although I might shorten it to 3 and 2 as currently the routine seems to take about 20 minutes), Pashimottanasana B, Marichyasana C, Navasana (two times), Urdhva Dhanurasana, Pashimottanasana B (again), Padmasana and Savasana. And followed by a shower - it's amazing how hot I get with Ujjayi breath. I've still got long way to go for the sweat dripping heat it should generate, but I think I've grasped the basics.

But this morning I feel energised, happy and balanced, so first impressions are encouraging.

Posted by kolibri at 19 June 08:59, 2004
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# 1 - rannva (on June 19, 2004 06:25 PM):

Your enthusiasm for yoga seems to rub off on me - I feel like going back! I used to go to power yoga 3 times a week for two years, and don't ask me why I stopped going. I don't know. Maybe because Bryan's classes were getting impossibly crowded. We now have lines running up to a block and a half! I'm not kidding! People have to squeeze the mats really close, which is fine and cozy - until that guy in tight micro-shorts begins to sweat like a leaking faucet, and all of his dripping lands on your mat. Yewwww! Or having to check out other people's foot problems at close range, including the odor.
But all in all --- I simply loved Bryan's classes! Still do! I wouldn't go to any other teacher. Maybe that was the problem. :)
http://www.poweryoga.com/main/home.php


# 2 - Kolibri (on June 19, 2004 06:35 PM):

I'm glad I'm not just babbling on without anyone caring :) My teacher Karen has (like Bryan I see) also studied with K. Pattabhi Jois, and I think it makes a huge difference.


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