Things I try to do if I'm watching a movie or TV: Baddha Konasana (cobbler's pose) Upavistha Konasana (seated wide angle pose) Virasana (hero's pose) Eka Pada Supta Virasana (one-legged reclining hero's pose) Any version of sitting on the floor I'm sure there are more, but I just can't think of them. The thing about… Continue reading TV yoga
Author: Mollyavalon
Book suggestion: How to Use Yoga
The first yoga book I bought was How to Use Yoga, by Mira Mehta. It's very clear, with lots of pictures. It covers many basic poses, and in the back it gives the sequences for a couple of years worth of home practice. The sequences show thumbnail photos of the asanas, so once you know… Continue reading Book suggestion: How to Use Yoga
Fifteen minute practice
I seem to have a pattern going of going to class on Wednesday, and then practicing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings. Very strange. I'm trying for every day, all the time, but I get up to walk for 45 minutes every weekday, and I've started a 9:00 am water exercise class on Monday, Wednesday,… Continue reading Fifteen minute practice
Getting motivated, plus email
In class yesterday we talked about home practice, and how hard it is to make yourself do it. It is hard, and it's good if we help each other. Kim touted my blog, thank you, Kim! A couple of people asked if there was any kind of email reminder that would make them do yoga. … Continue reading Getting motivated, plus email
Yoga wildlife drama
This morning the cat joined me on the mat. I practice in front of big windows and a sliding door, so after I'd settled myself to chant the invocation he asked to go out. I got up and opened the door for him. I left it open a few inches so he could come back… Continue reading Yoga wildlife drama
Parighasana
I've been doing Parighasana (gate-latch) as I move in my sequence from standing to seated asanas. It's another one of those huge side stretches like Parsvakonasa (extended side angle), which are so energizing in the morning. Because I have limited mobility in my hands, it feels great to do that big huge exaggerated stretch. This… Continue reading Parighasana
I’m a Pollyanna, sorry
I realize that much of what I write here is pretty upbeat. I am a Pollyanna, I know it. Even when I'm feeling very low and whiny, I don't like to inflict that on other people. As a result, this blog might seem somewhat unrealistically happy. I do have struggles, pain, and angst when I… Continue reading I’m a Pollyanna, sorry
Yay, back to class
Today I went to class for the first time in about three weeks. There was a break between sessions and then I was at the beach. My home practice was good, so I didn't miss yoga, but I sure missed class. I have a couple of friends who use videos instead of going to class. … Continue reading Yay, back to class
A little pat on the back for me
I've been at the beach for ten days, and I've only missed practicing for two of those days. That's a better record than my home practice lately. To be fair, it's easier here. In the mornings my arms and hands are usually quite stiff and sore, so I'm reluctant to practice. I'm on vacation here,… Continue reading A little pat on the back for me
Face yoga again
Now that I wrote about relaxing my face, I'm realizing how much farther I have to go. My practice these days remains pretty much the same, and will until the sciatica goes away and/or the Lyme arthritis in my arms and hands gets better. That means I'm getting to know this subset of asanas pretty… Continue reading Face yoga again
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