Yoga: [COMP] 4 months ago I couldn't even touch my feet. 30 minutes yoga every day and now I can do this! |
- [COMP] 4 months ago I couldn't even touch my feet. 30 minutes yoga every day and now I can do this!
- [COMP] What a nice stretch for my spine.
- Gained 15 pounds doing yoga
- Brief explanation of how the process of spiritual evolution takes place (through Raja Yoga)
- Corpse pose.
- Question about the "Inner Observer"
- Breathing during handstand?
- Alternatives to traditional yoga poses for those with little strength
- Experience as a Guy in Yoga
- Another mat post (Sorry!)
- Newbie
- What next?
- Yoga journey friends?
| [COMP] 4 months ago I couldn't even touch my feet. 30 minutes yoga every day and now I can do this! Posted: 28 Jul 2021 05:47 PM PDT |
| [COMP] What a nice stretch for my spine. Posted: 28 Jul 2021 07:17 AM PDT |
| Posted: 28 Jul 2021 02:27 PM PDT I was weighed at the doctor today. I have gained 15 pounds doing yoga five days a week for the last 6 months. I think it's muscle. Is this normal? [link] [comments] |
| Brief explanation of how the process of spiritual evolution takes place (through Raja Yoga) Posted: 28 Jul 2021 05:09 PM PDT Brief explanation of how the process of spiritual evolution takes place, based on years of studies, experiences and explanations provided by spiritual guides. First of all, it's important to know that we have multiple bodies: 1- Physical body: this one that we use to interact with the physical body. It has limits and at some point it will stop working (a process known as death). 2- Energetic or etheric body: this is where the chakras and energy channels known as "nadis" are located. This body is linked to the physical body. When the physical body stops functioning (death) the etheric body dissipates. 3- Astral or spiritual body: it is the body we use when we die or when we are in an out-of-body experience. The spiritual body does not die. We stay with this body until we need to reincarnate again. It has fewer limitations than the physical body, even though its appearance is the same. 4- Mental body: it is the body where our all our experiences are stored. All actions, decisions, reflections are initially processed by our mental body, and then manifested in other bodies. When we reincarnate, the mental body brings all the learning we had in past lives, contributing to our spiritual progress. Here is a representation of the bodies I mentioned: https://penaroxa.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/esquema.jpg The process of spiritual evolution takes place through the chakras and the "nadis". If you know little about these two topics, I recommend researching them (I won't do it here as many already know about both and the text would be too long). A person who is spiritually evolved will always have the higher chakras more active compared to the lower chakras. This is because the lower chakras are active through negative emotions such as anger, envy, pride, gluttony, material and sexual desires, etc. In turn, the higher chakras (Anahata and above) are active through pure and positive emotions, such as love, compassion, peace, tranquility, etc. You may be wondering how this is related to spiritual evolution if we feel these emotions at different times every day? Well, it turns out that our etheric body is "programmed" to act in a very specific way if our emotions and feelings are in a certain pattern, as well as our concentration. A person who after several lifetimes learns to only nurture positive emotions and develop concentration (and I reiterate, this is something that only happens with several lifetimes of suffering and learning), will be able to extensively keep the upper chakras active. In this way, keeping the chakras active will cause an energy that is stored in the Muladhara chakra to rise through the sushumna nadi (located in the spine) to the top of the head, reaching the Sahasrara chakra. This process ends up generating several effects, such as: development of clairvoyance (which only occurs naturally and safely in this way, with the energizing of the Ajna chakra, also known as the third eye, through the rise of purified energy in the sushumna nadi, reaching height of Ajna; Ease of obtaining out-of-body experience, since the energy upon reaching the Muladhara chakra will also clear all the nadis throughout the body, facilitating the astral body detachment from the physical body; Manifesting certain "powers", all described by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Raja Yoga names the process of energy passing through the sushumna nadi to the Muladhara chakra as samadhi. The first samadhi takes place just when the energy reaches the top of the head. A person who is in more advanced conditions will be able to perform mahāsamadhi, when the individual consciously chooses to definitely detach from the physical body. When this happens, that person has no need to incarnate again, as all his karma is already dissipated. After that there is the process known as the second death, when the spirit leaves the astral body and only manifests through the mental body. It's a more advanced theme. That's it. I have tried to summarize all the knowledge I have gained so far. If you have any questions I will answer them below. Peace. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 28 Jul 2021 04:15 PM PDT How come I feel worse after I lay in this pose for awhile. Almost like a depressed feeling. I know naturally I'm a pretty "tense guy" so was told to practice this pose twice a day but it just doesn't seem to be doing me any good. I noticed almost like a "blocked" feeling in my chest. Like that's where all my tension is residing and I can't breakthrough even with the breath. I don't really want to give up on the practice so any and all advice would be appreciated. Please only sincere and knowledgeable reply's please. [link] [comments] |
| Question about the "Inner Observer" Posted: 28 Jul 2021 05:42 PM PDT Hey guys, I just saw a video that featured "the inner observer" as a concept and I was wondering about the origin of this idea. When I looked it up, I found results by yogis and even psychologists/psychotherapists, both of them basically portrayed the idea as a fact, which had me wondering if its roots lay in some ancient Indian realm for example or if some psychologist came up with it (-> since other psychologists are willing to present it as a fact). Does anybody know? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 28 Jul 2021 05:25 PM PDT How does it work? Whenever I try to start breathing, I lose my balance lol. Any tips on how to breathe when I'm in a handstand? [link] [comments] |
| Alternatives to traditional yoga poses for those with little strength Posted: 28 Jul 2021 04:00 PM PDT hello! So after years of chronic illness and being in and out of the hospital I finally have a clean bill of health (woohoo!) and recently started practicing yoga about 3 weeks ago and really love the way it makes me feel. however, my body also has very little strength and very little flexibility - I can't even touch my toes. as a result, many yoga poses are very difficult for me, but I try my best. however, I really struggle with poses like downward dog, where my feet do not touch the floor and I don't have enough arm strength to keep myself upright like that for very long. I struggle with doing things like holding a lunge because my legs will begin to hurt and I don't have enough balance to stay straight in it (I will just wobble around or not being able to hold the pose at all). this can be discouraging sometimes because as a result I am often unable to keep up with even beginners yoga routines. I was hoping this reddit offer me some guidance - are there any alternative poses/stretches I can do when my arms do get tired and I can no longer hold downward dog? Does anyone have any tips for better balance or just any tips/advice for someone starting out yoga with a weak body/bad balance/low flexibility? Thank you so much in advance! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 28 Jul 2021 10:16 AM PDT Just went to my 8th class today and I'm totally enjoying the practice. However, it is a bit strange to be the only guy in class sometimes, surrounded by older women, rarely some in my age range. It was a normal class today but then at the end my the woman directing the class was like "i'm glad to see the class is entirely women today, loving that feminine energy" and I was kinda took off guard, I didn't know how to react, I expected her to be like, but there is /one/ male here today, or for her to say that the class was largely women.I was right in the front of the room kind of near her so I was surprised that she had forgot there was actually a male in class - me. Lol, I even said hi to her when I came in. I don't look like a woman, sound like a woman and yeah so I have no idea what to think, was it an accident and she forgot me, did she think I'm a woman or that I'm a trans woman? My name is androgynous but that is quite literally it.Kind of took me down a peg after that amazing class, ugh. I just feel kind of awkward about it now and not sure what to think. I don't want to feel unwelcome in a yoga class simply because I'm a guy, I understand I'm in a predominantly woman space, but Yoga is ya know,,, YOGA. I'd love to have more men there, especially around my age but sometimes I happen to be the only guy in class and I don't care because I'm there for me, not anyone else.Any other guys experience something similar? Any women have any opinions or advice? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 28 Jul 2021 03:16 AM PDT Hi all, sorry, I know this sub has been over this many times and I have googled watched reviews and thought about this for a while but could not find an answer to my question so I am hoping that someone can help me out here. I am on the market for my first yoga mat, I have been practicing on my carpet and an old exercise mat and feel like it's all too slidy, unstable and uncomfortable. I am fine with investing a bit of money because even if I may not continue with yoga forever (it's not a too longstanding habit yet), I also stretch a lot and will be happy to have a nice stable surface for that practice in the future should I not stick with yoga. I am located in the UK and have considered all kinds of mats and basically have come to this:
I currently practice at home doing vinyasa/ashtanga using down dog. I am open in the future to go to classes and I like the more dynamic kind of yoga although I am not keen on hot yoga specifically. Generally I am doing yoga mostly for the physical benefits and the relaxation aspect of connecting to my body to stop anxiety and worry. I do sweat a bit during my practices, especially now in summer, but nothing to crazy (yet). I have carpet in the area I practice, so the surface is not too hard and my knees and wrists are not that sensitive. My questions are: Will the prolite be too slidy? (I do mean after the break in period, I am aware that it will be slippy at first) Will the yogi bare hold up well? Will it be better about not collecting dirt than the Jade/BMat? I know the manduka is basically indestructible and I like that for ecological reasons, but I have not seen many long term reviews of yogi bare. Do these mats fit the purpose I want them for? Is there anything I am missing? Thank you for your help!! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 28 Jul 2021 10:25 AM PDT Hi all! So I used to practice yoga for years and I fell off. I'm looking to get started again and I've read through all of the resources here which look amazing. Something else I am interested in is becoming a yoga teacher. I wasn't sure if I should practice yoga for a couple of months and then start, or if I should start my course and practice along the way. I don't know if there is a correct or incorrect way to do it since I have been out of practice for a while. I've also been looking at online classes, most of them are from yoga Association but I'm still eerie as I'm not familiar with the online courses, I wouldnt want to take the wrong one or get robbed out of proper education. Any advice helps thank you! [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2021 08:10 PM PDT I recently started doing yoga and it's quickly become part of a routine I know will stick. I'm almost done with the 30 days of yoga with Adriene. I want to queue up what my practice going forward will be. Where do your yoga routines come from? Advice on how I should be viewing my path forward is also appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 27 Jul 2021 07:58 PM PDT Hi, yoga is apart of my journey and I want it to be more apart of it. I was thinking it could be cool to have yoga friends to talk about our experiences with and yoga practice throughout the day or week. I think this would really be beneficial, for reflection and the space to be witnessed in our journeys. Often I'm in pain so that I don't even want to consider yoga, I think if there's someone who I can talk to about my experiences and share what the yoga feels like etc, I think this would really encourage me to try more to help my pain. When I practice yoga regular it does wonders for my physical and mental health. It's just when these things are poor, it's hard for me to do anything more than a few cat cows. Like writing in a diary, but make it a mutual conversation lol :) [link] [comments] |
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