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    Yoga: [COMP] Advanced Core Control in Handstand. Mermaid or Merman?!

    May 10, 2020

    Yoga: [COMP] Advanced Core Control in Handstand. Mermaid or Merman?!

    [COMP] Advanced Core Control in Handstand. Mermaid or Merman?!

    Posted: 10 May 2020 12:26 PM PDT

    [COMP] Cobra, downward facing dog, raise through your left leg, raise through your...left leg again. Your flow might be lopsided when led by a toddler. I’m happy he absorbing some of the yoga he’s seeing in lockdown.

    Posted: 10 May 2020 03:12 PM PDT

    Does anyone else think like this sub has started to feel more and more like Instagram with all the [COMP]s?

    Posted: 10 May 2020 01:54 AM PDT

    I don't know if I'm the only one who would prefer to see less of them. Other 'fitness' type subs have stickied threads for this kind of thing, or dedicate a megathread for it on one day of the week – like, a COMP Friday, or something. Thoughts? 🙂

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    [COMP] Straddle handstand transition to scorpion (almost died)

    Posted: 10 May 2020 06:05 PM PDT

    [COMP] King pigeon! Sorry about photo quality but I'm so excited!

    Posted: 10 May 2020 06:59 PM PDT

    Noticed an improvement in my back strength

    Posted: 10 May 2020 02:12 PM PDT

    I'm currently at day 23 of yoga with Tim, having not done much yoga before and being slightly above average weight. Tonight I was playing a board game with my fiancée and was sat cross legged on the floor for the best part of an hour. As we neared the end, she pointed out that I had been sat upright with great posture the whole time, and asked if my back hurt at all. Nope, hadn't even noticed.

    Very new for me, and a really nice, positive change to notice. Just wanted to share, hope this is motivating to anyone in a similar boat*

    *not literally, boat pose is awful haha

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    More than 'yoga'

    Posted: 10 May 2020 01:22 PM PDT

    Seeing some 'this sub has lost its way' posts, it got me thinking about what I see yoga as and where my practice tends to concentrate.

    I'm a 200hr ryt, though I don't actively teach. I enjoy the more spiritual side of the practice. Studying and listening to books, meditation and so on.

    I would like to share one of my favorite books:

    The Bhagavad Gita, written and translated by Eknath Easwara.

    I'm not here to spreading religion or whatever bullshit, just making a suggestion that has helped me be more calm and open to the world.

    (Though if you want to have a conversation on religion, I would love to because I love talking about my spiritual practice and my views on religion, but I digress.)

    Yoga is far more than just fitting funny poses. (In fact, Asana is just a method to help you sit still more comfortably)

    Let's see more topics about the other 7 limbs of yoga and more discussion, less COMP.

    Anyways, just my thoughts.

    Namaste

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    New ideas for the sub!

    Posted: 10 May 2020 07:24 AM PDT

    Ok, so I agree that there are probably more comp posts than I personally am interested in, but I feel like we can do better as a community to contribute content. But what does that look like?

    I think it would be great to contribute sequences, ideas for opening certain body parts, meditation challenges, discussions on different philosophies, etc.

    How can we make this sub a place for learning and discussion?

    Edit: I am totally fine with people's bodies and accomplishments! I just want MORE content, that's all. I want to find a way to make this sub interesting for most users - not unfriendly to those already using it!

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    [COMP] A week ago, I was too nervous to go into a full headstand without a wall. Thanks to some advice I got here, I've gained a ton of confidence in the pose and have been able to start having FUN with it. The progress feels good!

    Posted: 10 May 2020 07:33 PM PDT

    Yoga, A Brief History of an Idea

    Posted: 10 May 2020 06:55 PM PDT

    Yoga, a Brief History of an Idea

    Definitely worth your time.

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    I made this little guy to help me decide what to play with in my asana practice and I thought you might enjoy.

    Posted: 10 May 2020 04:36 PM PDT

    Why is my left side less flexible than my right?

    Posted: 10 May 2020 05:06 PM PDT

    It's literally every stretch. It could be that flexibility is strength in an extended range of motion (ROM) and that my left side is weaker than my right.

    However, after reading Bob Cooley's "Genius of Flexibility" I've learned that stretching in certain positions has emotional, mental and spiritual effects.

    In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), they say the left side is the feminine side (receiving) and the right side is the masculine side (pushing outwards/forward) of the body.

    My guess is that I either work too much and need to build my yin by resting and/or something about my feminine side is weaker than my masculine (right side).

    Thoughts?

    P.S. I understand if you don't want to go down the spiritual rabbit hole in answering my question.

    I am right handed/footed.

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    How to improve in lizard pose and lotus pose?

    Posted: 10 May 2020 02:02 PM PDT

    Hi! Newbie here with a couple of questions about how to improve in lizard and lotus:

    1. In lizard pose, are your hips supposed to be squared off with equal weight distribution (similar to pigeon)? Or can the majority of your weight fall into the leg that is near your hands? If the first, how do you achieve this?
    2. Tried lotus pose for the first time today. I can achieve on both sides with no knee pain which was my main concern, but do experience an uncomfortable sensation on the outer ankle because my opposite leg is resting on top of it. Is this normal? How can I fix this?

    Thanks a lot in advance! <3

    Edit: In the lizard pose variation I tried today, instructor said to roll onto the edge of the foot so the sole is facing upward. Wasn't sure if this made a difference or not!

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    How was your day on the mat?

    Posted: 10 May 2020 07:34 PM PDT

    Feel free to share any thoughts, mishaps, breakthroughs, or feelings (good or bad).

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    Tips for legs not slipping in crow

    Posted: 10 May 2020 06:20 PM PDT

    I can do crow pose and other arm balance poses but lately my legs slip no matter how much I'm squeezing . Maybe my skin is too dry not sure . I remember a teacher telling me to use almond oil after shower but that hasn't helped . Any other suggestions ?

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    Controversial opinion: The comments putting down COMP posts are negatively reactive and could make for a hostile environment in this sub.

    Posted: 10 May 2020 10:01 AM PDT

    I'm sure you all have seen that post about the increase in COMP posts. While I agree that something needs to change, some of the comments in that thread are quite negatively reactive about COMP posts and here is what I think about that:

    This is the kind of argument that I think unnecessarily puts one aspect of this sub down in order to lift other aspects up. Seemingly, there is a shortage of philosophical posts, and of discussing literature, or discussing form without showboating. But I have to think that if we were all in a room together, working toward our goal of becoming well-practiced yogis, practicing asana and sharing our progress or understanding poses is a part of that. I take every opportunity possible to discuss how a pose is expressed on more than just physical levels, and that's my way of contributing to a discussion that may have started with Asana, but hopefully leads to something else.

    A devote spiritual yogi is apprehensive towards the westernized, lulu lemon wearing, stadium/festival attending, trendy yogi. If I am being 100% honest with what I see on this sub, well I don't see that. I see a bunch of people who haven't been doing yoga for very long - a few years at most - who are showing their pose progress, whether they are considered flexible and advanced or not. And frankly I think that's part of practicing yoga and collectively being there for each other.

    I think it's important to talk about topics like showboating without putting people down, or shaming them for making yoga a part of their identity. It is a difficult task to devote to such a strong practice while not recognizing That in your life for people to understand who you are. I am happy to present myself as a yogi that finds advanced poses fascinating, and if people are lucky to get a glimpse at the ethos and philosophy in yoga that I follow, all the Better of course.

    I 100% agree we should stick to 1 day of COMP posts a week, but how can we make it so that these people will want to be active On the sub for the remaining days of the week?

    (I am posting this here because it wouldn't be seen on that post due to how many comments there are now.)

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    COMP vent, the danger zone?

    Posted: 10 May 2020 08:19 PM PDT

    Hi all,

    I feel odd posting this just because I don't want to bring any negativity here so please do let me know and I'll remove this post immediately.

    I'm a beginner and have been working hard and working mindfully being sure that I find ease in a pose before attempting the next modification. A part of that I believe is also control and transitioning in and out of poses. It's odd to me because I feel like I've seen a couple COMPs recently where the person might not embody either, or it seems like this person might have rushed into this pose to take a pic for Reddit. From my understanding transitions, breathing and control are some of the core tenants of a solid yoga practice.

    It's just a bit frustrating to see someone upvoted really high but they are attempting something where their alignment is out of wack and everyone in the comments is praising them when they might be in danger of hurting themselves! Some people seem like they should still be using a blanket in most of their practice and instead they're upside down. I definitely do notice the occasional comment trying to improve on the persons form.

    What do you think?

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    [COMP] Is downward dog correct? I’m just starting off and I sort of understand that people say that your butt should look towards the sky haha, but not sure if I’m getting the shoulders right, any advice is very much appreciated!!

    Posted: 10 May 2020 08:00 PM PDT

    Pranayama for Cleansing

    Posted: 10 May 2020 07:27 PM PDT

    Hi friends ,

    I think the title is misleading. I am well versed in Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma ( the Sivananda way ..) and I know that they're cleansing practices. Basically, I would love suggestions of some other ways to clean my lungs in a yogic way. My SO quit smoking just a moment ago , and are happy for any distraction !! I thank you so much. -pootyonduty-

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    How do I improve my downward facing dog?

    Posted: 10 May 2020 07:08 AM PDT

    I'm kinda sceptical that doing more of what I currently do is going to help. I think the problem is that I can't get my legs straight because I lack the stretch. Is there a build-up practice or something?

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    Stupid beginners question: How to tell exactly what is stopping me from doing a pose? (and what do I do with my hair?)

    Posted: 10 May 2020 03:41 AM PDT

    Some poses I find dead easy and can do immediately, for example one-legged chair pose. However other REALLY basic poses I just can't do (especially ones with my legs flat out on the floor in front of me). I see on the sub lots of people mentioning muscle tightness (e.g. hamstrings) or inflexible flexors (?!), but how do I, as a person, tell which part of my body is holding me back? I genuinely struggle to 'feel' which muscle/joint it is in any given pose, it just feels like my body won't 'go' further. This might be a really stupid question, apologies.

    Secondary question - I have long hair that's a pain in the neck as it gets in my face when I'm doing yoga. It prevents me lying on my back comfortables if I have a low ponytail/plait, but it really hurts my head if I try and move the ponytail up (and my hair isn't cooperative to new styles). Any suggestions?

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