[Sportsandrec] yoga class

Sat Apr 25 01:44:28 UTC 2009

Chris,

I have a general knowledge of the kinds of yoga, and of identifying a 
relationship with the breath and how it effects the contraction of 
the musculature, but aside from that I don't really know probably any 
more than you do.
I am interested in Yoga and other Eastern philosophies. so you could 
say I seek it out.
I'm glad to know yoga falls within your interests as well.
  Carly12:57 PM 4/24/2009, you wrote:
>Hey Carly, I really like all the knowledge you have about yoga, 
>could you write me off list? I have a few questions for you. My 
>email address is: christellablue at gmail.com Thanks in advance.
>Chris
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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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>>>>What are the differences between the three.
>>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
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>>>>[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley Bramlett
>>>>Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 10:28 AM
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>>>>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
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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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