How long do you hold your Asanas?

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feeds@yuku.com (SUI) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:57:51 GMT

Shakti Das

Do you know who The Mother was?

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feeds@yuku.com (SUI) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:34:58 GMT

Hi, since you know about Sir aurobindo's teaching, do you who The Mother was?

James

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (martineom) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:28:54 GMT

"It's never too late to start yoga. Especially if your "expectations" is to lighten up and release tightness/rigidity, open up the channels, and increase the circulation, energy flows, and conscious aliveness to the organs and cells thus increasing your embodied integrity of breath, mind, and spirit then all will work out well as long as you do not lose that focus/dedication. On the other hand if you become seduced that mastering the asana is the expectation, then you will...

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (SUI) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:48:07 GMT

Hi everyone
Anyone have any experiences of entering the gap in meditation?

Sui

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feeds@yuku.com (SUI) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:38:12 GMT

She is an avatar, the spiritual collaborator of Sri aurobindo. Here is the link to the mother's life, http://www.youtube.com/wa...x29tA&feature=related

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (Lillylulu) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:44:08 GMT

i haven't heard anyone speak of her...
can you share your experience?

lil

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (drrona) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:29:55 GMT

not sure, sui...

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feeds@yuku.com (SUI) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:02:36 GMT

Is there any devotee of the mother-mira alfassa in the forum?

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (Shakti Das) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:40:44 GMT

Bill
I was responding to your intention and expectations (attitude or stance) in relation to your ASANA class specifically; like what are you trying to achieve in a yoga class in regards to how long you hold a pose and/or what level class you might be taking. It seems to me that the purpose of the classes should be to activate your own inner wisdom. Then you know what asanas to do and how long to hold them. That does take some dedication and focus, but its do-able.

Teachers...

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feeds@yuku.com (SimplyBill) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:26:16 GMT

Donny thank you for your posts, are you a teacher?
My expectations? Well this was only a crosstraining ritual for the marathon that I was training for. Yoga has become so much more to me as time has gone by so much so that i use the principles each day as best that I can to stay centered and focused. My expectations of myself? I found out that I dont know as much as I had Thought. so there went that . My intentions each day are to find out who I really am, not just the labels I've...

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (Shakti Das) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:03:13 GMT

It's never too late to start yoga. Especially if your "expectations" is to lighten up and release tightness/rigidity, open up the channels, and increase the circulation, energy flows, and conscious aliveness to the organs and cells thus increasing your embodied integrity of breath, mind, and spirit then all will work out well as long as you do not lose that focus/dedication. On the other hand if you become seduced that mastering the asana...

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (SimplyBill) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:40:43 GMT

The movie trailer looks intriguing I will make an effort to see that.

I've started participating in a level II class that last for 1 1/2 hours I feel very exhilirated but some of the asanas are a bit out of my reach and even though the teacher is patient I am wondering if I've stepped up too early, also another factor is my bulk I have lost close to 20 lbs and have ease when in balance poses but some of the inversions are still difficult due to my size. I'm...

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feeds@yuku.com (drrona) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:08:05 GMT

oh how excellent
thanks for sharing htat
i'll be lookin forward to seeing that movie.

xoxo...love,
rona

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (Shakti Das) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:53:00 GMT

Enlighten Up (short video) To continue on with what does asana practice do?

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feeds@yuku.com (Shakti Das) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:55:40 GMT

Purna, thanks again for your very thoughtful and generous share. Yes, Aurobindo is difficult to digest in large dosages. I found that his poetry was easier for me to get his message. He is definitely a tantric who has a tantric take of the Vedas and Upanishads. Regarding the Yoga Sutras there is only a conflict if one tales teh samkhya viewpoint (as samkhya is incompatible with tantra).

As M. P,...

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feeds@yuku.com (purnayoga) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:08:52 GMT

You're funny Donny. Is two now many? LOL. Though the point is well taken.

I try to use extreme care to not make the practice too ethereal, and at the same time being acutely aware that can pendulum and become too rational.

It takes me a very long time to digest even a sentence of Aurobindo's work so I could not possible digest the 13 sentences you have generously included above.

Relative to your take on choice being there initially, it may be valid just as you...

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (Shakti Das) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:57:47 GMT

Purna, thank you for taking the time and care to answer my question. As you can see many people have benefitted,

There indeed exist many levels of samadhi... one leading into the other. Eventually there is non-discrimination between form and true nature of self - an all pervading integration arises spontaneously. This is the same as the bodhisattva ideal in Buddhism IMO. I don't know if this mutuality is what Sri...

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feeds@yuku.com (Rambling Yogini) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:17:40 GMT

My thanks also, Purna. As Karen said it was beautifully articulated and I appreciate your words greatly. The clarity with which you wrote provides an excellent opportunity to reflect as to how I personally view my journey with yoga. This especially spoke volumes:

"You see in the Aurobindo construct samadhi is not enough, it is not an end. The purpose of mindful evolution is not to levitate above the planet, look down upon its ills, and bathe in your superconsciousness....

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (KFN) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:11:24 GMT

Purna, that was beautifully articulated. Thank you for taking the time to craft that response to Donny's request for clarification, and thanks to Donny for asking. When students and others ask me about my practice, I've often used the phrase "necessary and non-negotiable", which first applied to just the asana aspect of it, and over time expanded. This says it exactly - "I would say once a spiritual path is fully accept the concept...

Re: How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (purnayoga) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:18:52 GMT

Generally speaking, and doing so within the context of my studies of Sri Aurobindo, I would say once a spiritual path is fully accept the concept of "choice" evaporates. At that point what is left is a feeling of calling or purpose (followed by a residue of service and dedication) that transcends the "choice" which is so commonly the offspring of the rational mind or mental force.

The subject is a bit of a slippery slope. And it often falls into the abyss of...

How long do you hold your Asanas?

feeds@yuku.com (Mondfalke) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:35:31 GMT

I don't know if this discussion was started previously. If so than please excuse my opening a new topic.

I would like to know how long you hold your Asanas. I've read that it's sometimes recommended to hold them for 10 or 15 minutes!
Because I think I never hold them for even a minute. Exceptions: Savasana and meditation poses.
I know that I'm still a beginner and that I will be able to hold them for a longer extent of time when I'm more advanced in...