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Eddie33
USA
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 Posted - Dec 07 2007 : 10:25:22 PM
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I was talking to this guy who's a part of his spiritual community I'm kind of a part of (waking down) and I told him about my spiritual practice that I'm doing here. And since right now I'm trying o make an effort to get lower he recomended me trying it a different way.
He told me that on the inhalation I go down to the root, and then on the exhalation I settle into my legs. I been trying it out and it feels like it's having a strong effect. I know consistency is strongly recomended here, but also I can't help but questioning particularities. I mean everyone is different, if you know something is oing to benefit you a little bit and it's not going to effect things too much then why not. It's about balance right? Balancing long term consistent intentions as well more short term "in the moment" intuition.
Overall I'm feeling a lot more grounded by the day. As a result from the plethora of things that I'm doing. I saw a chiropractor who's spiritual and he said that it would help me tremendously. Now part of me is afraid to change too much too fast. But also I think it would be hella cool to go though a leap in awareness.
Whateva
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anthony574
USA
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Posted - Dec 09 2007 : 4:49:28 PM
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| What do you mean by settling into your legs? Explain, if you will, the procedure a little more in detail. |
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Eddie33
USA
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Posted - Dec 09 2007 : 5:03:40 PM
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sorry.
on the inhalationyou fallow the spine dwnward from the third eye down to the root. and then on the exhalation you fallow your breath down from your root spreading out to you two legs down to your feet. when my exhalation is too quick i just try to focus on my entire legs because it's tougher to trace them.
it's a lot more easier for me to do this than the other spinal breathing method. sometimes with the other method it would make me more restless in my mind. this feels like one fluid motion for me and it goes very smoothly and just feels right for the time being.
when i saw the chiropractor they did a type of test showing my energy levels, and in the top of my spine connecting to my head theres so much energy and the rest of my spine barely has any flowing through it. it's getting better though |
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anthony574
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 2:24:51 PM
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| so you go from top to bottom, then repeat? there is no going back up? |
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Eddie33
USA
120 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2007 : 6:09:24 PM
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| Nope, just top to bottom and then back to the top. For me it really sets a good intention to get lower which I feel is stronger than when I try to go back up. I acknowledge that it is only temporary until I have a satisfoactory stabilisation. my mental energy is honestly kinda rediculous. |
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tallis
Hungary
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Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 03:48:24 AM
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Hi Eddie,
Last thing I'd want to do is send you away from AYP!!! but... if you feel you need to ground your energy, maybe you should look into Taoist practices as well. Or if you want to stay within the yoga tradition, you might want to read some Satyananda, who often takes things down the spine instead of up. |
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Christi
United Kingdom
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Posted - Dec 12 2007 : 04:06:50 AM
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Hi Eddie,
I do a modified form of the practice you describe. I go from feet to brow on the inhale, and then brow to feet in the exhale. It is great for grounding, and for purifying the whole body. The practice you describe sounds like it will do less purification but have a stronger grounding effect, which is exactly what you need if your energy is top heavy. I do it every day and it has helped me a lot.
If it feels right for you, great! 
Christi |
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