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Clonmacnoise
March 6, 2008 - 4:23pm
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Changing Positions
Ananda,
Some of us practice yoga. I do, and am constantly changing positions to make them more comfortable and more feminine. Because I'm old, my young teachers don't dare say anything,and I probably wouldn't listen much if they did - been doing this a long time. I try to stand in the back so I won't be a distraction.
I'd be very interested in how you've modified certain poses.
Judy
ananda
March 8, 2008 - 10:15am
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yoga
Judy, I'm 56, silver hair, wrinkles and all. When you attend a traditional Yoga class, you can modify poses by feeling free to move within the pose when there is holding - even move in and out of the pose or make small micro moves if you are trying to build stamina - especially mini cat/cow spine moves. Use pillows and blankets to support your body as needed - under your sit bones, knees. See Judith Lasater's book Relax & Renew for ideas. If the class is going through sun salutations, stay in down dog when you tire & do 1/2 salutations from there. Focus on breath & close your eyes -no need to look at the younger more athletic Yoginis or your monkey mind/inner critic will start with it's silly chatter! I am now applying Christine's suggetions for posture in standing & seated poses, e.g. mountain. Her advice is counter to many traditional Yoga instructions, but makes so much sense & Yoga asana practice was developed by men on male bodies. I began experimenting with this before finding this site, and now I am doing with much more intention and understanding - I definitely feel better. After the teacher instructs you to go into a pose, tune out what doesn't feel right and tune into your inner guru who knows what's best for you. Breathe! Om Shanti, Ananda
Christine
March 12, 2008 - 9:35am
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women's yoga
Hello Ananda,
Welcome. Thank you so much for posting and importantly for helping to develop a true women's yoga.
Many blessings,
Christine