[Sportsandrec] yoga class

Fri Apr 24 20:30:10 UTC 2009

The instructor just helped me with the alinement and postures. I can't wait 
for the 1 on 1 instruction.
Rania,
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From: "Carly Mihalakis" <carlymih at earthlink.net>
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> 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,
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Justin Williams" 
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>>Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 9:52 AM
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>>>What are the differences between the three.
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:28 AM
>>>To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] yoga class
>>>
>>>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
>>>
>>>
>>>----- Original Message ----- From: "Carly Mihalakis" 
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>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 1:26 AM
>>>Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] yoga class
>>>
>>>
>>>>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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