[Sportsandrec] yoga class

Fri Apr 24 17:42:48 UTC 2009

Rania and all interested folks,

         Within my exploration of yoga I have learned that there are 
many a variety of the practice from forms of the gentle and soothing 
yoga to some really extreme and transcendental breeds.
It has transcendental content, if you really get into it.

Westerners tend to regard yoga as some kind of athletic or physical 
fitness, but folks learned in Eastern philosophies recognize yoga for 
the transcendental relationship with one's physical environment that 
it has been for thousands of years.
It's really incredible that you were able  to find a good experience 
in a non-specialized practice, and I have also, but I have concluded 
that if possible one should seek specialized classes, with 
instructors unafraid to really show you the poses within a hands--on fashion.
I am really happy for your beginning to cultivate a deep relationship 
with yoga--it'll change your position in space and perception, if you 
let it, aside from helping you transcend that emotional psychological 
garbage, such as your ego which routinely stands in the way of 
peoples' efforts of achieving a transcendental serenity.
I am fascinated by the psychological effects of deep yoga and wish to 
explore the realms associated with tantra, which is yoga postures of 
a sexual nature.
Keep us posted, Ashley, please!
Carly
>I know that gental yoga is slow for those new to yoga or who have 
>back problems but I wonder that my self. I took part in a yoga class 
>today and even tho I did get lost a little I did what I could and 
>really had fun with it.
>Rania,
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>>What are the differences between the three.
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>>[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
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>>Hi Carly,
>>I don't believe Ashtanga yoga is offered at the places I'm looking at.  So
>>my experience will be a bit different than yours.  They have hatha yoga and
>>kundalini yoga.
>>I don't mind the instructor touching me either.
>>Yoga instructors tend to be more verbal wich is in our favor.
>>I'm glad it worked out.  How long have you taken yoga?
>>
>>Ashley
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>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Carly Mihalakis" <carlymih at earthlink.net>
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>>>Ashley,
>>>
>>>         It's Carly, again.
>>>
>>>I have taken yoga in every setting, practically speaking, from the
>>>community center of the town in California where I grew up, to my current
>>>athletic club, here in Berkeley.
>>>
>>>I have also taken it at junior college. In every setting in which I have
>>>found my practice, it is an intimate and unpretentious vibe, and the
>>>instructor has no problem demonstrating, in a hands-on fashion.
>>>
>>>I don't expect this should be a problem for you, either.
>>>
>>>I am somewhat inclined to be flexible and to not mind the instructor
>>>touching me in  helping build the postures.
>>>I have learned about the transcendental and meditative nature of yoga, how
>>
>>>to breathe.
>>>I understand that some kinds of yoga are pretty extreme, and I plan to
>>>explore those branches when y position in life changes.
>>>For the most part I have only done
>>>Ashtanga yoga, which I understand is kind of a weak incarnation of the
>>>practice.
>>>I have become quite aware of how the muscles' likelihood to striate is
>>>directly related to the depth of my breath.
>>>As you can imagine, the most hands on environment at which I am able to
>>>find a practice is the  LightHouse, here in San Francisco.
>>>Keep us posted on your evolving relationship with yoga practice.
>>>Carly 07:26 PM 4/20/2009, you wrote:
>>>>Hi all,
>>>>Who takes yoga?  What benefits have you gotten from it?  What type of
>>>>facility did you take it at and what type of yoga?  I know yoga helps
>>>>flexibility and that is something I need.  They offer it at my health club
>>
>>>>as well as the community center.  Did the instructor have time to be hands
>>
>>>>on to help you learn the poses?  I know yoga especially beginning classes,
>>
>>>>go slower than other fitness classes.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks.
>>>>Ashley
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