Yoga [Thread 2]

[OD]

^ you're welcome but in that case, i suppose the Yoga practice there is way better in terms of its breadth and depth given the fact that it originated from INDIA and is deeply rooted in their culture. Dito kasi, ive the impression that it is more fitness-oriented. It only focuses on Asanas, which is just one aspect of Yoga (from amongst the 8limbs). Pero inggit ako dyan sa nabili mo, wala pang 500 yan ha! Tama ba? hehe! Try ko din magpa-bili sa brother ko, pls tell me kung saan mo nakuha.

btw, the yoga teacher from the class that i attend dissuades us from using implements especially if she could see that one's body is capable of sustaining a given pose. Ako nga, mind and body was strongly defiant  during the execution of a variation of the warrior pose and I knew deeply that it was improbable to keep myself steady. Me naka-alalay ng foam block tinanggal pa nya and instructed me to continue pushing myself further but concentrating more on the breathing rather than teh exertion of effort. Nakaya ko naman, but only for a few short breaths. But that;s one notch ahead of myself, di ba?

[hoteamocha38]

nakakatonr ba ng muscles ang yoga?

[euwie]

sis OD, sa jashanmal bookstore namin nabili. will try to take a picture of it para madalian sa paghanap brother mo. sa ngayon kasi medyo busy, kaya hindi ko mapicture-an at maupload.

[OD]

^ thanks! ok lang kahit hindi na, coz I sent a sample photo naman.

does anyone still go to ananda marga in sikatuna?

[gray07]

@sis gray, yeah magaling din si RAF at si ERIC, napakafriendly at humble pa lalo na si eric. kelan ka nagattend sis?baka nagkita na tayo, kasi weekend nalang ako nakakayoga dahil pinadowngrade ko na membership ko..

Hi again sis, I triend JASPER's class and I super love it!! Yeah ang strict niya, pero saktong strict lang he got mad nung my phone na ring ng ring and dun sa mga late na nag rereserve ng mats! pero when it comes  sa mga POSE hindi siya Sadistic at maganda yung sequence niya!

Everyday halos ako sis, kaso pag weekend either in NorthEdsa/MOA. Thanks sa Advice mo kay JASPER hah! 

nakakatonr ba ng muscles ang yoga?

I think so sis, napapansin ko kasi na totone yung calf and thigh muscles ko eh!

[HoneyLyn]

Hi again sis, I triend JASPER's class and I super love it!! Yeah ang strict niya, pero saktong strict lang he got mad nung my phone na ring ng ring and dun sa mga late na nag rereserve ng mats! pero when it comes  sa mga POSE hindi siya Sadistic at maganda yung sequence niya!

wow naman sis "super love it" pa talaga ang comment ha? pero the best talaga sya sa lahat ng yoga instructor sa rob, sad lang kasi hindi na ako makaattend sa class nya dahil sa membership ko.
haaayyyysss super miss ko narin ang class nya, sana malipat nalang sya ng schedule..

[iluvescadasport]

I went back to attending yoga last Wednesday. Buti na lang nag-attend ako, because I found out I've been doing the poses wrongly! Kaya pala iba feeling kapag sa bahay lang ako nagyoyoga, feel ko parang may mali. Meron pala talaga!

Hopefully I'll continue attending yoga classes. My no. enemy is sleeping early. I always sleep late that's why I'm too tired to wake up early

[ibong nepomuceno ora]

@iluvescadasport... hey!  it's true nga.  when we use CDs or books lang.  sometimes it feels very different even going in and our of poses are different.  and it is very surprising which muscles are being used when we are in our pose.  sometimes even the slightest twist will make so much difference. 

have fun in your practice!!!

[ms.messed_up*]

I wanna try yoga,its calming kasi..but im still big for it. Dyahe naman.
Ayoko kasi ma-stuck with the usual machines and yung routines,it bores me..
One day,sana..

[kiz_me1109]

Nakakawala talaga ng stress yung yoga sis. =) I do yoga every week. Maganda kapag memorize mo na yung routine then you do it while listening to your favorite slow song. =)

[chelsee]

san ba okay for beginner?

[OD]

^ depends on your location. It's best that you pick a place that's rather close to your office and/or residence so that going there would not cause you to rush to the class. It matters greatly if you get to teh studio at least 15mins before the session starts so that you have ample time to prepare your mind and body prior and youre relatively relaxed even before the actual sesh starts. An unhinged mind makes for better focus and concentrated breathing. Studios always offer beginner classes naman eh. For starters, you can check out this link for a list of studios in the metro

http://yoginimla.wordpress.com/yoga-studios/

[babynibok]

i attend yoga @ yogaplusph.. can;t compare because i haven't tried any other studio :-(

[OD]

for those who can manage a headstand, what are your tips? how did your work your way towards learning and mastering the pose?

[ibong nepomuceno ora]

for those who can manage a headstand, what are your tips? how did your work your way towards learning and mastering the pose?

Hey Od... 

First thing we need to remember.. "No Fear".  My usual script whenever I teach a headstand is that headstands does not require strenght... no flexiblity required... all i need is a to not have any fear.  

as for the details...
1.  check your elbows.  once you're up.. make sure not to move it.  shoulders should be far away from the ears.
2.  try not to curve your back too much.  put your bum in.  
3.  flex your feet. it will make sure that you're using your leg muscles. 
... i think that's it.   
simply put... a headstand is your SAMASTHITI... BUT INVERTED with your hands at the back of your head.

how to master it?  just keep on doing it until you're comfortable doing it. 
I hope this helps.

[deity17]

hi sis gray! i'm currently attending yoga sa FF rob manila, magagaling naman mga instructors nila most specially si jasper, every tuesday ang class nya 615-715 yong 1st class gentle flow, tapos dynamic 715-815, sya ang favorite kung instructor sa rob kasi napakastrict nya he also correct you pag mali ang poses mo at nilalapitan ka nya talaga.mahihirap mga poses nya pero graabbeee ang sweat ko sa class nya..but i agree sa iba nating mga sisses na may mga members don na umaalis na agad hindi pa tapos ang class. nakaka distract talaga kasi kahit sabihin minsan ng instructor na ayaw nya ng ganun may mga matitigas parin ang ulo, even yong mga late comers..
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sis how much ang fee sa ff rob manila? ok kasi for me ang schedule and location since student ako who stays along taft ave. lang

[twelvth_goddess]

I attended Dynamic Flow at Fitness First yesterday and it was my first time ever to join a yoga class. It felt good after but there were a few poses that I couldnt do just yet. I was amazed that it made me sweat buckets. I;m looking forward to attend another session this week.

[OD]

^^ Thanks for the priceless tips Ibong You're absolutely right. As with all the other difficult asanas, especially for a highly inflexible individual like me, letting go of that inhibitory fear of seriously injuring oneself is the key to traversing one's pre-conceived limits. I never imagined myself to be able to execute a wheel pose, but when I enrolled in a formal class and was given techniques specifically on proper breathing and the correct muscle group to contract to carry out a difficult flexion or extension, I can now hold the wheel pose for about 4-5 deep breaths. Sarap pa ng feeling after coz I get to open up those tight hip and chest regions. Btw, I know it also pays a lot to develop a very strong core in doing a headstand no, coz that's where one draws the strength in lifting the legs up and balancing them. is that right? And oh, are you a part of the team from urban ashram?

^ sis, saan FF branch ka and do they use a heater during the class? How long does a sesh lasts? I might try the one in Fairview, may groupon deal kasi hehe.

[twelvth_goddess]

^Sa Rob Metro East ako um-attend sis. No heater naman na ginamit. For what yon?

[shopaholic18]

yoga class again later in our gym, so excited.