tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post584133324673913373..comments2023-10-30T03:19:21.824-07:00Comments on Spoiled Yogi: Poses that SuckAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04009348454148093818noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-29849459063367118202010-08-13T07:22:15.637-07:002010-08-13T07:22:15.637-07:00I am in the exact same boat. I used to struggle in...I am in the exact same boat. I used to struggle in Ardha Chandrasana but now it's my favorite and I am currently working through my issues in the revolved poses.Talihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900443713496653111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-82295177359255938672010-08-11T16:52:01.797-07:002010-08-11T16:52:01.797-07:00definitely Trikonasana.. but changing how I come i...definitely Trikonasana.. but changing how I come into it (from both hands down and then opening up like a bow rather than the old lean over the counter way) has helped me feel the opening and the twist in it. but frankly i just find it hard to breathe while holding it. Don't even get me started on the revolved versionNancyhttp://www.flyingyogini.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-74040687908021499742010-08-10T20:44:46.376-07:002010-08-10T20:44:46.376-07:00i used to really detest Uktasana but it bothers me...i used to really detest Uktasana but it bothers me less now. <br />i was just thinking about how my attitude towards different poses has changed over the years. <br />thanks for the post!amy :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06964406893743097209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-15187266883505449002010-08-10T11:17:56.253-07:002010-08-10T11:17:56.253-07:00any pose where i forget to breath... upward boat i...any pose where i forget to breath... upward boat is one of those. the evolution?... ummm... remembering to breathe? more?Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201118295945904801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-41810102543377263672010-08-10T08:38:21.971-07:002010-08-10T08:38:21.971-07:00Erica -
I'm with you on the parivrtta standing...Erica -<br />I'm with you on the parivrtta standing poses - URF! I always try to remind myself, when I'm convinced my teacher has a personal vendetta against me, that holding and repeating these difficult poses is practice for life off the mat, too. If I can breathe and maintain a semblance of equanimity during pari. parsvakonasana, then maybe I can do the same when a sticky situation comes up later.<br />Thanks for the great post! -StaceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-85400642146117268802010-08-10T06:27:56.071-07:002010-08-10T06:27:56.071-07:00I'm the same- used to hate half moon, now love...I'm the same- used to hate half moon, now love it, but I have always hated revolved triangle and revolved half moon- always have, still do. I have very tight outer hamstrings. These poses go right into the tightest area of my body, and it feels extremely uncomfortable. But I know my body obviously needs it, so I breath through it and try to relax (and smile) as much as I can through it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-58673063324381430282010-08-09T11:18:18.250-07:002010-08-09T11:18:18.250-07:00I can think of about half dozen poses that apply h...I can think of about half dozen poses that apply here! The greatest moment is when you realize (let's say while in pigeon) that you are actually... in pigeon! And in a meditative state rather than clenching your jaw, wincing and grunting quietly under your breath.<br /><br />It's so easy to take it for granted when something challenging becomes easy... so it's nice to be reminded to be grateful. Thanks!<br /><br />PS (oddly, I can also think of cases when the reverse is true, and a pose becomes more difficult! I guess going backward is sometimes part of the evolution :)Joslynhttp://www.omadhikara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-55509763812115549322010-08-09T06:20:44.733-07:002010-08-09T06:20:44.733-07:00Uktasana has always been my least favorite - maybe...Uktasana has always been my least favorite - maybe it's because I can't see the logic in pretending to sit in a chair when I can actually sit in a real chair. Or because my knees don't like it. Either way, I dread when the teacher calls it out, and I don't use it much in class even though it's an excellent strengthener. Sigh, since I'm focusing on first chakra this month I guess it's time to get over it.Meredith LeBlanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825941786587081100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-57839911996039099242010-08-09T06:18:52.837-07:002010-08-09T06:18:52.837-07:00I used to have revolved triangle but now it is one...I used to have revolved triangle but now it is one of my favorites! Now I hate tripod headstand. I used to like it but lately the option never seems appealing to me. I'd much rather practice traditional sirasana.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12999488659470343180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-69839135028340984762010-08-09T06:10:37.433-07:002010-08-09T06:10:37.433-07:00Victoria,
I didn't like Shoulderstand for a wh...Victoria,<br />I didn't like Shoulderstand for a while either. but I like it now! (Gosh, there are a lot of poses I've had aversions to!)<br />P.S. I JUST got your book and I can't wait to read it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009348454148093818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8472650269693325361.post-10097064080611654882010-08-08T15:30:19.995-07:002010-08-08T15:30:19.995-07:00I'm sure I'll get some flack for this, but...I'm sure I'll get some flack for this, but I loathe handstand & shoulderstand. Maybe all I need is more instruction & practice on how to do the pose, but no matter how I've done it, both poses still feel extremely unnatural.Victoria Kleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15621174299474576533noreply@blogger.com