yoga

May. 14th, 2003 11:20 pm[personal profile] lilamp
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finding a yoga class that's right for me seems much harder than i expected it to be. i'm beginning to think that i might as well not be doing any at all unless i can find something that really feels right. classes at big studios/gyms are difficult because my body seems to have very specialized needs, and of course at the gym they are more focused on the exercise aspect of the practice than on a holistic mind/body approach. what i really want out of a yoga practice is not just a more well-rounded physicality, but also a way to feel more connected and in tune with my body. i've never really been able to feel myself in my body and connected to it, except when i'm able to dance with full abandon (something which i usually need schedule I chemical assistance to achieve, although sometimes if i'm in the right frame of mind, a little alcohol will do it), but even then i'm not really _aware_ of myself in my body, it's more like i've transcended it... i really feel the need to understand myself more holistically and to learn how to feel comfortable in my body. if only i could afford a private teacher...

Date: 2003-05-15 08:41 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] censorydep.livejournal.com
For me, just attending a yoga class regularly started me down that path. The class I initially started with wasn't what I would, in hindsight, pick now, but it was good enough to get me started. Anything that gets you to focus on which muscles you are stretching, which muscles you are trying to simultaneously relax, and, of course, your breath I think will help you with what you want to acheive. Also, I found that doing yoga practice at home after smoking a bit REALLY helped me get in tune with my body. It allowed me to hold stretches for longer, go deeper, and really focus on what I was feeling and doing.

Good luck! BTW, doesn't the Ironworks have yoga?

Date: 2003-05-15 10:28 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] censorydep.livejournal.com
yeah, the yoga style and the instructor can both make a HUGE difference. If you have joint difficulties, be sure to tell the instructor before class so they are aware. But now I am curious, what's up with your joints?

Date: 2003-05-15 01:36 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] censorydep.livejournal.com
Wow, those are some mighty joint issues! And I could see some of those making yoga pretty difficult. I don't know a whole lot about it, but perhaps Tai-Chi might be a better match for you? I understand it has some of the same mind-body connection aspects, but it definitely has less emphasis on the thing that sound like they would hurt you.

I could actually do most of my yoga without a mat, there are just a few poses where bone presses directly against the floor, in which case I would want a mat. But, in general, I am pretty "well padded". *grin*

wow

Date: 2003-05-16 02:13 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] oryp.livejournal.com
is your name... lea? chia-lea?

UM. NO YOU DON"T

Date: 2003-05-16 03:44 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] oryp.livejournal.com
i am lovely and you adore my presence.
speaking of lovely, i got a long letter from sandra today. it was wonderful. i have yet to write back. shit-o.

PS

Date: 2003-05-15 10:28 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] censorydep.livejournal.com
Good luck! I hope you find a class you enjoy soon!

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