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Originally Posted by RedEmbers
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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I'm sorry I didn't see this before. Back in my day (it seems a lifetime ago now) I actually taught traditional yoga.
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.