be able to keep our mind strong and clear." - Buddha
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
"Stay healthy" says the Buddha
be able to keep our mind strong and clear." - Buddha
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Paschimottanasana
Sit in Dandasana
- press the legs into the floor
- toes and kneecaps point towards the ceiling
- the torso is straight
to get into Paschimottansasana:
on an inhalation - lift the chest
bend from the hip crease
extend the chest forward toward the feet
get a hold of your toes, the side of your feet, or a strap around your feet
take the elbows out to the side
pull yourself deeper into the pose
relax the back of your neck.
Do Your Duty
badly, than to perfectly do
another's; you are safe from harm;
when you do what you should be doing.
Bhagavad Gita
Stephen Mitchell's translation
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Soft abdomen
I googled "soft abdomen iyengar". I was curious why Geeta always reminds her students to keep the abdomen soft, and I found an explanation:
"...A primary point is that the facial muscles, neck, and abdomen are to be soft throughout this practice. This is key to the inner exploration, discovery, and joy inherent in practicing this sequence as a whole, resulting in tremendous beneficial effects that are described in the text. ..."
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Talent is Overrated
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Winds of Yoga
The Vayus - or winds are subtle forms of energy
Prana Vayu
governs the chest and respiration
Apana Vayu
governs the lower abdomen and elimination
Samana Vayu
stokes the gastric fire and aids digestion
Udana Vayu
which dwells in the thoracic cavity and governs intake of air and food
and Viyana Vayu
which pervades the entire body and distributes energy from food and breath.
from the Introduction of Light on Yoga
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Music
the harmony of the soul create the
symphony of life."