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yogani
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 Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 12:16:06 PM
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Originally posted by Akasha
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From the AYP point of view, alternate nostril breathing is a relaxation technique.
I don't know where you got this from. But i disagree here. It serves to balance ida & pingala, and both brain hemispheres.
Hi Akasha:
= relaxation ... 
From the AYP point of view, that is what it is. It may be something more from other points of view (under the hood), but that is not for discussion in this AYP support topic. Kindly take it up in other systems. Pursuing it here will only confuse the issue.
Thanks!
The guru is in you.
PS: For context, please review this.
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From the AYP point of view, alternate nostril breathing is a relaxation technique. If and when AYP is taught in yoga studio settings, alternate nostril breathing will probably be introduced as such, and then it will be on to spinal breathing pranayama without delay.
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miguel
Spain
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Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 12:21:07 PM
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Oh, and somebody has to break the news to Miguel that i'm a girl!!!...Hee HEE
thats always a good new here. |
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miguel
Spain
1197 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 12:30:28 PM
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ive heard that some flamenco dancing ,could make wonders during menopause,VIVA LA VIDA Y OLE!!!
flamenquito rico.
its a good thing.
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adamantclearlight
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 1:09:34 PM
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Hi Rael, I can't speak from personal experience, but I was taught that for people over 65-70, beginning pranayama does more harm than good and it's better just to meditate. I would think one must take it easy on pranayama even before that. Taking it easy is just good advice generally.
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adamantclearlight
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2010 : 1:14:29 PM
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Alternate nostril breathing: I personally practice 9-phase alternate nostril breathing. It takes two minutes. It is not a core practice, it is simply a pre-cursor to pranayama, and as Yogani says, it just relaxes you before you dive right into SBP and the rest. In a sense, it is not a pranayama. It is for forcefully blowing out stale air. One only practices this in the morning. I do this after doing neti and nauli. It's like the waking up and shaking out the cobwebs procedure. One does not put any more importance on it than this.
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Rael
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2010 : 6:21:38 PM
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Originally posted by miguel
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ive heard that some flamenco dancing ,could make wonders during menopause,VIVA LA VIDA Y OLE!!!
flamenquito rico.
its a good thing.
Hah Hah....good idea! |
Edited by - AYPforum on Jan 19 2010 7:00:07 PM |
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Rael
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2010 : 6:28:41 PM
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Originally posted by adamantclearlight
Hi Rael, I can't speak from personal experience, but I was taught that for people over 65-70, beginning pranayama does more harm than good and it's better just to meditate. I would think one must take it easy on pranayama even before that. Taking it easy is just good advice generally.
Adamant
Hi Adamant
I am only 54, and have a very strong, youthful system resulting from genes and earlier practices during my life, so i don't think i might have to worry about that, and there is no mention of that in AYP material. Thanks for looking-out though!
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Rael
USA
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Posted - Jan 19 2010 : 6:37:00 PM
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Originally posted by yogani
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Originally posted by Rael
Dear Yogani
Might you have any comments on Omarkaya's approach?........I am reading the Samayama book now, which, so far has explained a little , but not to a great extent yet.
This seems like a core issue material, so, if you have a minute?.....
Hi Rael:
It is not recommended to try and follow multiple approaches at once, especially beginners.
There are at least 108 ways to do everything in yoga, and we can only do one thing at a time. Those who advise complicating practice without regard for the practices you are already learning ought not be heeded. As mentioned earlier, such advice belongs in the "other systems" forum category where it is not being imposed on people seeking support.
It is very easy to find (or give) endless advice on spiritual practices, but not so easy to stay focused on one approach that will bring us steady progress with stability over time of consistent daily practice. A competent teacher knows this, and will respect the journey of the aspirant, rather than try and bend it to personal will.
I suggest using the "KISS" method, which means "Keep it simple stupid!" That goes for beginning mantras too.
It is up to you.
The guru is in you.
PS: Also see this lesson: http://www.aypsite.org/19.html
Thank you Yogani! |
Edited by - Rael on Jan 19 2010 6:55:22 PM |
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