YoMo is chugging along nicely. I've had some days where my practice has been pretty darn lame, and some where it's been pretty strong. That's normal. And I'm keeping up reasonably well on the twice-weekly emails. The big thing I'm learning right now, both from YoMo and from my developing pranayama practice, is patience and… Continue reading Miscellany
Author: Mollyavalon
Ritual
I am well indoctrinated by my Yoga Center teachers. Once in a while I skip the beginning and ending bits of my practice. This never happens in class, so I hate skipping them at home. I start off with my hands in Namaskarasana (prayer position), eyes closed. Sometimes I chant the invocation to Patanjali. Sometimes… Continue reading Ritual
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
On Thursdays Jill and I have been working on our up dogs - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. I think mine has declined a bit, but I'm happy with the chair version.
Back to the blog, pranayama
Wow, I'd better get busy on this blog, because we're doing YoMo in January again, and the introductory emails link here. It would be embarrassing to have written nothing new. I've been doing yoga, but just not writing about it. My asana practice has not been as strong as I'd like, however, because I'm taking a… Continue reading Back to the blog, pranayama
Excellent website
I just came across a blog called What's That Pose? The woman who put it together shows pictures of poses with all the names that she knows for each one. It's great. The other day Jill emailed me mentioning Agnistambhasana. I didn't know the name, and found it on What's That Pose? Check it out.
New sling
I got a new yoga sling! I've been wanting to have one that I could leave hanging up. Ever since we moved into this house I've been irked with how difficult it has been to attach my old one. The contractor didn't ever get around to going to the Yoga Center to look at how… Continue reading New sling
Using the wall
Sometimes I use the wall when doing a) standing poses and b) balancing poses. I think the wall is a wonderful prop, but not if you use it all the time. Examples of times to use the wall: Some early morning and I feel just on the edge of dizzy. Often if I use the… Continue reading Using the wall
Yoga vacation
My sister and I went on a little yoga retreat to Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, thanks to birthday gift certificates from our wonderful brothers and sisters. You can go for a specific program, or you can go for "retreat and renewal" or R&R, where you take whatever yoga classes and other daily offerings… Continue reading Yoga vacation
Malasana, Evy
I love Malasana (garland). It's such a great stretch all down your back, and so good for those adductor bones. Someday I may be able to get my heels to the floor. Or not. I don't care - I'll keep doing it. Jill's granddaughter Evy, age 13 months, sometimes comes with her mother Holly to… Continue reading Malasana, Evy
Upavistha Konasana (seated wide angle)
I hope my readers aren't getting sick of seeing these photos. For Jill and me they're very instructive. It's hard to get them right, though, because we're trying to get poses where our alignment is good, no distracting junk is in the background, the photos are in focus, and we're not looking grim. Keeping… Continue reading Upavistha Konasana (seated wide angle)
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