Comments for Yoga 2010

Comment on Day 126 – New Year’s Eve Farewell by Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:31:33 +0000

There is a ton of value to yoga – I do miss it, but would prefer to do it if I had a studio in my basement. I hate having to go at scheduled times because sometimes my stomach isn’t up for it at 9am, but would be at 10am, when the class isn’t offered. So my hope is to do my own Bikram practice at some point, in my own home.

Comment on Day 126 – New Year’s Eve Farewell by buffy

buffy — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:07 +0000

I am nursing a yoga injury at present. I was doing some research on the topic and happened upon your blog. Incidentally, Bikram yoga is starting to look less and less like a good idea. The physio I saw yesterday has experienced two Bikram-related injuries. She loves it, but is still a major skeptic.

It’s a shame that you felt so deflated after your journey. I’m wondering if maybe, in hindsight, you see more value in the experience.

Comment on About by Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:29:09 +0000

I am not, but I should be. I am sure I will down the road, but am not in a place right now where I can focus on it.

Comment on About by Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:09:52 +0000

I just found your blog. You have some really wonderful postures!! I hope you are still practicing Bikram… you’re a natural!

Comment on Bikram Yoga Poses – Round 1 by Ali

Ali — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:20:11 +0000

You are awesome.

Comment on Day 51 – The Curse by Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:34:17 +0000

Jessy – thanks for explaining that – makes sense!! I need to check that book out from the library!

Comment on Day 51 – The Curse by Jessy

Jessy — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 06:49:05 +0000

I feel for you on the menstruation. I did a Bikram class the day before I began bleeding, and it was the most painful, uncomfortabe experience! I decided to investigate into the topic. I am learning so much about my cycle. I bought a book called The Women’s Yoga Book: Asana and Pranayama for All Phases of the Menstrual Cycle by Bobby Clennell. I also researched online about the physical and emotional aspects of our cycle. I learned so much! Western culture has done an amazing job in advancing in human and women’s rights, but there are also some disadvantages. We’re expected to behave, feel and act the same throughout our entire cycle, and the truth is that we don’t feel the same throughout the cycle. My energy is pulled inward and downward when I bleed, causing me to seek rest and solitude. Some important things I try to incorporate into my asana practice involving my cycle include but are not limited to: allowing the blood to continue to flow, not inverting or doing postures that restrict the blood flow. Those are saved for mid cycle when i am feeling strong and energized! Being predominately kapha (in aurvedia) I have to be careful not to use my bleeding time to be lazy or lethargic, so I try to maintain exercise and asana practice at a lighter level, and practice restorative poses that I may not make time for otherwise.

I hope this helps bring some insight into why you were feeling off kilter during your bleeding time. It’s normal, and it’s wonderful that you are paying attention to your body! Keep up the good work.

Namaste,

Jessy

Comment on Day 30 – Feelin’ Icky by Day 123 - Fellow Yogi Consideration

Day 123 - Fellow Yogi Consideration — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:51:25 +0000

[...] posture is Rabbit pose or Sasangasana. Rabbit isn’t my friend these days. I definitely feel the stretch but I find myself freaking [...]

Comment on Day 121 – F’in Headache by Marjorie M.

Marjorie M. — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:30:03 +0000

Dec. 7th 2010
Hi!
Just one word for the headaches.. Hydration?
Hope this helps!
Hope you are pain free now..
Marjie

Comment on Bikram Yoga Poses – Round 1 by Day 120 - Heavy Breather

Day 120 - Heavy Breather — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:17:52 +0000

[...] posture is Fixed Firm pose or Supta-Vajrasana pose which I’m really struggling with because my knees are so tight. It isn’t a pretty [...]