A very new beginning
Hello.
Where would an absolute beginner learn the very basic practices of traditional yoga. I do not necessarily mean all the poses we do in the west I mean the stuff which comes before that. I've been swimming alot lately and using it as a time to intuitively guide myself to a state of emptyness and unity conciousness. I also do approx 1/2 hour mindful meditation most days before I get on with my general activities and studies. It is extremely benificial for me and has been the only thing which balances my deppresive and anxious tendancies... I am guided now to continue expanding my swimming practice in conjunction with something extra to deepen my connection... I am quite happy to start somewhere very basic. I am a happy learner. I have about 1.5 hours available day to combine swimming and yoga if that helps (not always in the same session). |
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For the basics and before any postures are done: Sit on the floor comfortably, legs stretched out in front of you and put them as wide open as you can...then: Ankle rotations - making sure your big toe and little toes touch the ground as you rotate your ankles inwards 3 times and outwards three times. Calf stretches - walking your hands down in between your legs, towards your feet and then back again - do this three times as well. Then.. Purvottasana: http://www.yogabasics.com/asana/inclined-plane/ Tarasana : http://livetaos.com/community/yoga-p...ana-star-pose/ After you have done these, lay on your back and rest for about 5 minutes. Then: Pavanamuktasana: http://eyogaguru.com/pavanamuktasana...removing-pose/ Supta Jaṭhara Parivartānāsana: http://www.pocketyoga.com/Pose/supine_spinal_twist Bananasana: http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_bananasana.php Savasana: http://www.chopra.com/articles/why-s...ir471au1l5rh5e Stay in Savasana for 5 minutes. Then, hop up on your hand and knees and do: Marjariasana: https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/cat-pose Balasana: https://www.yogaoutlet.com/guides/ho...s-pose-in-yoga After that, just sit in a comfortable position and do neck rolls and eye rolls: http://athomeyoga.typepad.com/at_hom...eck-rolls.html Actually, that last page I linked you to is pretty good. All this takes about 30-40 minutes. All the best. |
Thank you Necromancer for all the information.
It actually arrived in perfect time. I have been feeling so run down the last few days and barely able to get out of bed and function so was not quite ready before when I posted. I'm on the mend now and very slowly adapting to more self loving activities in small increments as I begin to gather my resources for all the changes which are coming to me. I've been draw to mantras as well lately - specifically in the kaballah vein at this time. They feel very comforting at this moment. I took some other advice from you in the aromatherapy section as well and I am making 2 sensory kits - one for me and one for my daughter who is a sensitive child. I love the idea so much. Thanks again for providing all this information :smile: |
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