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Apkallu
France
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 Posted - Apr 14 2015 : 05:47:06 AM
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Hi all,
I am sure you have all experienced this : during practices, I have many automatic yoga movements where my neck moves so that to straigthen up the head in the same axis than the backbone.
As a scientist, it remembers me the waveguide theory.
It is as if the body was trying to optimize the passing of energy (thus waves through nerves).
Thus, the straighter, the better.
It also applies to other parts of the body : arms, fingers, etc.
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Ecdyonurus
Switzerland
479 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2015 : 06:07:28 AM
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Hi Apkallu, my experience is exactly the same! Also, to me this straightening has tangible automatic healing effects on my upper spine and neck - they have literally and physically improved, people even give me that feedback about my better alignment.
By the way, I think that this is very much in line with the core principle of alignment in hata yoga according to BKS Iyengar.
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Dogboy
USA
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Posted - Apr 14 2015 : 3:47:33 PM
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| As kundalini awakens, this automatic straightening carries over into the everyday. I find it occurring while driving, or doing yard work. It is a mindful reminder to carry your weight evenly in your body, and on occasion, to use your less dominant limbs. |
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adishivayogi
USA
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Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 01:06:57 AM
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| you will become stiff like wood. and i too have noticed myself walking more upright and sitting straighter in waking life |
Edited by - adishivayogi on Apr 15 2015 02:02:02 AM |
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Charliedog
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Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 01:40:15 AM
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Yes, it makes you more aware of your posture, especially the spine. For a long time there was an issue in my upperback, heart area. Felt like ants in the spine, that was a strong reminder. Lots of automatic yoga happened then.
Now I have the feeling that when sit in meditation, the gravity keeps me on earth and at the same time there is a pulling upwards.
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Ecdyonurus
Switzerland
479 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2015 : 02:54:24 AM
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| Same feelings here during DM: upper body becomes stiff like wood (although no strain is involved, not even muscular action), and the spine is kind of pulled upwards by "invisible hands" which at the same time work on my neck vertebrae like a chiropractor/ostheopath would. |
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kensbikes100
USA
192 Posts |
Posted - May 21 2015 : 01:34:08 AM
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I've found automatic straightening while cyclling - even when oriented low over my handlebars, I can feel the upper body posture of tadasana beginning - back straight, neck aligned but up, shoulders down toward my hips but aligned with my spine.
As an engineer I think of it like a waveguide, or a fluid conduit. Breathing, balance, smooth pedaling, and control of the bicycle all improve. - pretty amazing! |
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Dogboy
USA
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Posted - May 21 2015 : 06:02:08 AM
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