b_reed23

I have a cow face pose too...but it doesn't look quite like that...it involves me and a Little Ceasars Pizza

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Archangel

Excellently put my Friend!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Pylon

Hey, it's not me, it's the Lama! But he is a wise dude, no question.

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

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Shae

I am so tired of it. It's so discusting (sp?).

Shae

my w/o--> the legs and hips:

sit down meditation: 10 minitues

warrior 3: 7X5

reverse warrior: 9X5

mountain: 1X 7 minitues

plank, updog, downdog combo: 20

half moon: 7X5

hero: 1X 3 minitues minitues (I'm trying to get used to sit on my legs. Its real tough)

modifyed side plank: 6X5

corpse: 10 minitues

Shae

Shae

Had no time to w/o today. The twin girls were being rambunxious and I didn't get to w/o.

Plus, my brother got me so pissed off to crying tonight. My sister was the 3rd to being a pain in the ass asking for potato chips before dinner. I tell her, "It will be ready soon. You don't need to spoil your dinner." My 18 year old brother goes, "I'm starving, when is dinner." I say to them both that they are being absolutely childish and being hogs. Then my brother proceeds to tell me that I should move out. I tell him to help me pay and find a place and he says, "Its your job to find a place to live."

Shit! He is the one who does not know how to pull his weight in the house without having such a negative attitude!

I just went over the wall. And sis cries and myself and my brother get in trouble. So the next time my brother and I fight, we owe mom 1 dollar (one from the each of us.) If one of us starts it, its 2 dollars.


Sheesh, it was mom and dad who said to start getting a backbone and defend myself against my deamon sibling.


Have any words of wisdom for a yogi who just blew a lid?

Pylon

"I myself still occasionally become iritated and angry and use harsh words toward others. Then, a few moments later when the ange has subsided, I feel embarrassed; the negative words are already spoken, and there is no way to take them back.

Although the words have been uttered and the sound of the voice has ceased to exist, their impact still lives on. Hence, the only think I can do is to go to the person and apologize, isn't that right?"

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

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b_reed23

good advice hard to follow sometimes though

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Shae

Hey all, it's been a while. Been trying to keep up with the w/o but my sister, Jessica has been sick. She just got over pnemonia and now she is getting verry exhausted. And doctor's say that the baclofen pump (pm me if you want to know what it is) is working too hard, its lowering down her oxygen level. She is breathing 93% oxygen every day instead of the full blown 100. So I have been worrying about her. Keeping the man upstairs and Mr. Buddha with me through this tough time.

Don't worry all, I'll be fine. I just need to help mom out.

Archangel

You and yours are definatly in my thoughts and Prayers my Friend!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Shae

^ Namaste.

Shae

Shae

Hi all. Jessica is better. It was just her getting over the pnemonia that was lowering her oxygen consumption. So we are just putting her on oxygen at night untill she is back at breathing 100% oxygen.

As for me, I hadn't had time for a w/o in 3 days because I was working long hours at Lil' Ceasers. But I got up early today (because I have to help close tonight) and did somthing. Didn't do much because I didn't want to strain myslef too quickly. Then, I will build back up again.

MY W/O:

sit down meditation: 5 minitues

down dog: 3X5
up dog: 4X5
plank, up dog, down dog combo: 10X
modifyed side plank: 5X5
bridge: 3X5
bear: 4X5

I'll look for some new yoga info and post some soon.

Archangel

Sounds like everything is going better, glad to hear that my Friend!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

b_reed23

the meditation was probably the best thing you could have done

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Shae

Dedicated yesturday and today for my back which both felt great. Both w/o are similar so you can take a gander here:

sit down meditation: 7 minitues

fish: 5X5
bridge: 5X5
cobra: 5X5
up dog: 8X5 (ooo I needed that. )
down dog: 6X5
modifyed side plank: 6X5
legs up the wall: 5 minitues
wind: 5X5
baby: 5X5

corpse: 7 minitues

Shae

Finding the Best Time to Practice by Cyndi Lee


Your personal rhythm within a 24-hour period, as well as your relationship to the sun and moon, heat and cold, and the crispness or thickness of the changing seasons, can indeed factor into which asanas you practice when. Some people are raring to go first thing in the morning, while other people won’t even speak for at least an hour after the alarm goes off. Some love winter and outdoor activities such as skiing and snowboarding. Others put on a few pounds and hibernate in the winter and come alive with the fire energy of July and August. Since an important part of yoga practice is getting to know yourself and how you change from moment to moment, it makes sense to let your energy inform you about how to practice according to the season or time of day.

To begin, it's helpful to know that some poses are energizing and some are calming. For example, backbends are invigorating and not recommended before going to bed at night. Forward bends are calming and helpful when you are feeling over stimulated. Sun Salutations create heat and flowing movement connected to the breath. Standing poses build strength, stamina, and a sense of grounding, since your feet are rooted into the earth. Balancing poses cultivate concentration. Twists detoxify the body and relieve tension in the head, neck, and back. Inversions, which turn us upside down, literally change our view of the world and remind us of the impermanent nature of everything, especially when we are stuck in a rut.

In general, yoga practice is recommended in the morning or the early evening. A morning yoga session can be quite active and consist of a full practice. Always finish with Savasana (Corpse Pose), no matter what time of day or season your practice.

You may choose to do a different type of practice in the afternoon. While it can still be a complete practice, you may want to emphasize a series of seated forward bends such as Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), Janu Sirsasana, Upavistha Konasana (Seated Wide Angle Pose), or Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend). Follow that with a small backbend such as Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose), simple twists to neutralize the spine—Reclining Twist or Ardha Matseyandrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) work well—and an inversion.

Each season invites us to shape our practice differently. If you live in a place where it gets very hot in the summer, it is best not to overexert yourself. If the temperature is in the upper 80s, 90s, or even 100 degrees, be mindful of the speed with which you move through your practice. You may even try using the weather to explore how to come away from your edge and lessen your effort to help balance the heat of your body.

In the summer you can try combining practices. Start with a seated meditation, followed by a cooling pranayama, and then a Sun Salutation series without jumping through. Then try supported, restorative backbends such as lying on your back with a rolled up blanket under your shoulder blades. Your inversion could be Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall Pose) or Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), both of which are more cooling than Salamba Sirsasana (Headstand). As you finish your practice, you can wash your face, hands, and feet with a cool washcloth soaked in lavender water before resting in Savasana.

Autumn brings opportunities for sharing and heart-opening with Thanksgiving, homecoming parties, back to school, and work with colleagues. The temperature is mild and the air crisp, which encourages big, energizing movements such as Urdhva Dhanurasana (Backbend).

Winter can be a time for quiet contemplation. You may choose to focus on forward bends, which are calming and restorative, unless you find the winter to be depressing. If that's the case then continue to work on backbends and other chest-openers such as Dhanurasana, Ustrasana (Camel Pose), or Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana (One Legged King Pigeon Pose). You can also try hand balances like Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand), Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose) , and Bakasana (Crane Pose) , all of which require a playful energy and an open mind.

Since the weather is cold, even if your yoga room is warm—and I hope it is—you will need to spend plenty of time warming up your muscles. Try doing some half Sun Salutations before going into full jumpbacks, and move into all asanas slowly and mindfully. Cultivate an interest in what your body is feeling during this season. Rather than thinking, “Ugh, I feel so stiff and tight,” explore how you can let go of that thought and how doing so can create freedom in your joints.

Spring is a wonderful season to focus on Sun Salutations. As each day grows a little bit longer, the practice of paying homage to the sun begins to feel like a beautiful call and response between the two of you. It is also a time of new beginnings and can be a great time to introduce new poses into your practice.

Finally, I suggest that you reflect on your own experience of the seasons and whether you want to work with the energy that the season provides or counteract the energy with an opposing focus for your practice.

Also, keep in mind that if you change your practice too frequently, you will not cultivate a sense of grounding within external change. I find it valuable to maintain a similar structure to my practice, no matter what time of day or year. The focus may change, but sticking to the same general format is a powerful technique for going deeper. It may also be helpful to create rituals within your daily practice that are unchanging, like a daily sitting and/or walking meditation, beginning your practice by chanting Om, or doing Sun Salutations.

(credit goes to yogajournal.com)

b_reed23

you may have already posted it...but what is the fish??

great looking workout! How is life treating you??

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Shae

The fish? Here it is!



Love the pose. Especialy when you get out of bed and have to stretch.

Hows life? Okay I reccon. As soon as I get my next pay check, making a trip to The Herb Stop to indulge myself in some yummy tea. Anyone like tea besides me?

b_reed23

ooh...I LOVE it! I like Celestial Seasonings Green Tea, and Red Zinger...yum, yum!!

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Little Wing

shae thanks again for posting these poses. the stretches are coming in handy keeping my body loose enough to move like the women in the bellydancing vids. it is surprisingly difficult. i think my butt has heard too much aerosmith.

Archangel

Looking good, I like tea!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Shae

Idiom of Sad

Vas

Somthing I listen to when I meditate or do some yoga. Vas and Devi of Idiom of Sad have amazing voices!

Shae

I did a meditation exercise today while I had the twins in my care. I was trying to tune out their chitter chatter for as long as I could. I did pretty good I think. I held on for like 10 minitues before the twins were trying to get to me. I was at the 11th minitue and when I opened my eyes, I had them in my face. Scared me and made me fall over.