Still nauseous/nauseated, so I'm now fairly certain that it wasn't the peaches. Also, my friend (also named Emma) also did a lot of stuff with the same peaches, and ate quite a few, and she's fine. So is Chris.
I guess this is the anti-fun side of yoga. Sitting at home, nauseous, for over two weeks. It comes and goes, but when it comes it is out of this world painful. Breath work is different in this universe. Asana is a no-show. I taught a few classes this week, canceled about 10. I am not okay with being sick, being still, needing to be taken care of so much. I am not okay with the unknown, not knowing what is wrong with me and how to make it better. I want to eat whatever I want, go out, and move.
I am telling myself to breathe, to be still, to take time to try and figure out what's wrong, and know that one day I will be better, but after fifteen days of this I am freaking out. So, Universe, check this. I'm not ready for this big time yet. I don't have the tools to handle this well. I need you to let me just get better, go back to teaching and practicing my non-meditative-boot camp power yoga where the teachers (including me) talk so much you don't have to think (or breathe). Give me some more time to get some more tools under my belt, and then sock me with something new. Because then I'll be ready.
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Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
How I am not really all that needed (aka What a relief)
Home sick with a tummy ache; given a rare opportunity to blog.
I'm teaching 15 classes this semester. This often elicits wide eyes and surprised noises, but I'm trying to not get riled up with the hype. If I'm okay one day at a time, I don't need to look at the full week. This one day is the only one that has to be okay.
That being said, this day wasn't so hot. Canning peaches last night, I adopted the attitude of one for the pot and one for my mouth. I can't really guess how many I ate. It was the worst kind of eating: totally unconscious. When I went to teach my noon class at Cornell, I had to stand behind all of the students, talking to their tushes, so I could position myself next to the exit door and trash can. Just in case I needed to make a run for it and revisit the peaches of anoche.
And you thought that you taught a really unfocused, not-so-present class. I let them know what was going on and was surprised that even without me (surely the very soul of their practice) they were beautiful. Breath, fluidity, grace. Next time, I'm recording myself, and hitting the play button. These guys are amazing.
Here was the sequence that I gave no guidance or instruction to. I just called out poses, trying to talk as little as possible so that what was inside the stomach stayed inside of the stomach.
1. Child's pose
2. Table top, move however you want, I'm too nauseous to give instruction
3. Downward Dog, see above for instructions
4. 6-8 Sun Salutation As
5. Chair
6. Warrior I
7. Humble warrior
8. Warrior I
9. Flow between steps 6 and 7
10. Warrior III with hands clasped (don't unwind from humble warrior)
11. Airplane
12. Tree pose
13. Airplane
14. High Lunge
15. Prayer twist in lunge
16. Vinyasa
17. Repeat on other side
18. Repeat whole thing, both sides, twice, flowing with breath
19. Tadasana
20. Tree pose to hold (how does it feel different in long hold, versus flow... what's the mind set here?)
21. Warrior III to hold (same deal)
22. 3 Sun Salutation As. Flow with combination of the stability for the long holds in the balancing postures and the fluidity of the flowing sequence that came before. How are both in our Sun Salutations?
23. I am now too nauseous to talk. Take the next 5 minutes to cool down any way you know how, I'll meet you in Savasana
24. Savasana
(I ended class 10 minute early, I really couldn't make it)
With special thanks to a certain Ithaca yogini, who heavily influenced part of that sequence. As in, I took a class with her, loved how it felt and lifted it. Thanks. Readmore »»
I'm teaching 15 classes this semester. This often elicits wide eyes and surprised noises, but I'm trying to not get riled up with the hype. If I'm okay one day at a time, I don't need to look at the full week. This one day is the only one that has to be okay.
That being said, this day wasn't so hot. Canning peaches last night, I adopted the attitude of one for the pot and one for my mouth. I can't really guess how many I ate. It was the worst kind of eating: totally unconscious. When I went to teach my noon class at Cornell, I had to stand behind all of the students, talking to their tushes, so I could position myself next to the exit door and trash can. Just in case I needed to make a run for it and revisit the peaches of anoche.
And you thought that you taught a really unfocused, not-so-present class. I let them know what was going on and was surprised that even without me (surely the very soul of their practice) they were beautiful. Breath, fluidity, grace. Next time, I'm recording myself, and hitting the play button. These guys are amazing.
Here was the sequence that I gave no guidance or instruction to. I just called out poses, trying to talk as little as possible so that what was inside the stomach stayed inside of the stomach.
1. Child's pose
2. Table top, move however you want, I'm too nauseous to give instruction
3. Downward Dog, see above for instructions
4. 6-8 Sun Salutation As
5. Chair
6. Warrior I
7. Humble warrior
8. Warrior I
9. Flow between steps 6 and 7
10. Warrior III with hands clasped (don't unwind from humble warrior)
11. Airplane
12. Tree pose
13. Airplane
14. High Lunge
15. Prayer twist in lunge
16. Vinyasa
17. Repeat on other side
18. Repeat whole thing, both sides, twice, flowing with breath
19. Tadasana
20. Tree pose to hold (how does it feel different in long hold, versus flow... what's the mind set here?)
21. Warrior III to hold (same deal)
22. 3 Sun Salutation As. Flow with combination of the stability for the long holds in the balancing postures and the fluidity of the flowing sequence that came before. How are both in our Sun Salutations?
23. I am now too nauseous to talk. Take the next 5 minutes to cool down any way you know how, I'll meet you in Savasana
24. Savasana
(I ended class 10 minute early, I really couldn't make it)
With special thanks to a certain Ithaca yogini, who heavily influenced part of that sequence. As in, I took a class with her, loved how it felt and lifted it. Thanks. Readmore »»
GARRIGUES RETURNS scroll down for info....just a few spots left!!
hoping a few brave beginners sign up for
sunday instructed primary & talk.. come do some yoga with us and learn from a person who has dedicated his life to teaching ashtanga yoga!
sunday instructed primary & talk.. come do some yoga with us and learn from a person who has dedicated his life to teaching ashtanga yoga!
Thurs 22 evening | Fri23rd morning | Sat24th morning & afternoon | Sun25th morning & afternoon | Mon26th morning |
David G arrives :) --------- Mysore 4:30-7PM chanting pranyama philosophy 7-8PM | Mysore 6-8 AM chanting pranyama philosophy 8-9 AM | Mysore 7:30-10AM chanting pranyama philosophy 10-11AM toast,yogurt,fruit&coffee* -------------------------------- Ashtanga Fundamentals The Five Allies: Ujjayi, Vinyasa, Bandha, Drisiti, and Dhyana 12-2PM | Instructed Intermediate 8-10AM OR Instructed Primary 10-12 toast,yogurt,fruit&coffee* ------------------------------ TALK Reflection on the Inward States of Yoga 12:30-2:30PM | Mysore 6-8AM chanting pranyama philosophy 8-9AM --------- David G leaves :( |
Entire workshop $225 only 2 spaces left for whole thing
Mysore a few spaces left...............$30
Instructed Intermediate1space or Primary5 spaces$40
Ashtanga Fundamentals1 space……………………………$50
Mysore a few spaces left...............$30
Instructed Intermediate1space or Primary5 spaces$40
Ashtanga Fundamentals1 space……………………………$50
Reflection on Inward States5 spaces………………$50
*toast, yogurt, fruit & coffee compliments Ashtanga Yoga Club Durham
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| David G during Intermediate workshop during his previous visit to AYCD |
Contact us to reserve your space
ashtangayogaclubdurham@gmail.com or
contact Suzanne
919.475.9579 suzyruth2@yahoo.com
contact Suzanne
919.475.9579 suzyruth2@yahoo.com
some notes about David's coming visit:
Mysore classes: we are aiming to keep less then 12 yogis on the floor at a time. If you can come early, do practice and come back for chanting, pranyama & philosophy that is great. If you need to run off to work or your family that is understandable. If you want a slightly later start time that is fine too. Roll out of shavasana either run off to work or family, or if possible stay for chanting, pranyama & philosophy.
David is providing us w/ book list**(book learning, we are ready!) so we can be familiar with a few of the primary sources he will be focusing on during this coming visit.
**Here's the book list: 1) The Book (on the taboo against knowing who you are) By Alan Watts. 2) Any translation of the Yoga Sutra's that strikes your fancy. 3) A book on bhakti poetry from Rumi, Hafiz, MIrabai, Kabir, or equivalent sacred, estatic poetry or a more modern take would be Mary Oliver. 4) optional-- any translation of The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Ashtanga Fundamentals: will be applicable to all level yogis
Instructed Intermediate OR Primary: led class with instruction
Reflections on the Inward States of Yoga: talk
David Garrigues is a knowledgeable, energetic and devoted teacher of Ashtanga yoga. Certified by Sri. K Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) to teach the system, this workshop will enrich every ashtangi's practice.
For more info about David Garrigues, go to his site:
davidgarrigues.com/bio.html
...and read his blog:
ashtangadavidgarrigues.blogspot.com
For more info about David Garrigues, go to his site:
davidgarrigues.com/bio.html
...and read his blog:
ashtangadavidgarrigues.blogspot.com
checkout our youtube channel to David G teaching us during his previous visit to yogaclub
http://www.youtube.com/user/ashtangayogadurham#p/u
new to ashtanga? newto Durham? visiting?
e-mail ashtangayogaclubdurham@gmail.com
call or text suzanne 919-475-9579
BASIC CLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday
Mysore 8:30-11AM
come any time, adjustmentsbegin 9:15AM
Monday&Thursday
Mysore 5-8 PM
come any time, adjustments begin 6
Tuesday
Self Practice 5-7:30 PM
come any time, be done by 7:30
Wednesday NEW TIME
Level 1 6:00-7:15 PM
arrive on time, led class
Saturday
Led Primary 9-10:30 AM
arrive on time, led class
classes are by donation
leave money, checks, chocolate, inspirational sticky notes... in bowl downstairs
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| red markers = NOT YOGA PARKING EDUCATION SECTION OF THE BLOG Park on left hand side behind yogaclub or along brick porch on left side of driveway as snug into the wall as possible, or on the street DO NOT park on right hand side marked with red markers We share our driveway with our neighbors in the grey brick house and,they are the best any questions about where to park ask THANK YOU |
looking forward!!! october 1-5
Suzy is going to Berlin for Manju Jois Intermediate Teacher Training hosted by Ashtanga Studio Berlin www.ashtangastudio.de
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| ganesha by Laura Farrow brokentuskstudio.com |
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Guest Blog Post: Dynamic Yoga Sequence for Martial Artists
Dynamic Yoga Sequence for Martial Artists
Many martial artists are surprised to learn that I do yoga as a part of my fitness and conditioning. This really should not come as a great surprise though. Many kung-fu styles incorporate “soft styles” and qigong exercises as a way to focus the and strengthen the spirit. Yoga compliments martial arts training very well. In fact, some parts of the Indian army use yoga as a part of their military fitness training and Indian martial arts such as Kalaripayattu incorporate many exercises which are similar to traditional yoga exercises.
The yoga that I use in my martial arts training is derived from Ashtanga yoga. My wife has studied Ashtanga for many years and after I injured myself while kickboxing training a few years ago I took a break from the club and started exercising with my wife. I soon found the Ashtanga sequences to be challenging physically and they really helped improve my balance. I also like to think that they aided my recovery. I could not perform all the exercises that my wife does so I developed my own little routine using the exercises that I felt were benefiting me the most. This is it.
Warrior I Yoga Pose – Virabhadrasana I
Step forwards into the warrior pose with your arms stretched up above your head and hands clasps. This long lunging posture is great for building strength in the legs and also improving balance. The back leg should be straight, your front leg at approximately 90 degrees and body vertical.
Extended Triangle Yoga Pose – Utthita Trikonasana
From the warrior straighten your front leg and then turn your body to the right to face to the side, then drop your left hand down, following with your torso and raise your right arm up. This sets the extended triangle.
Rishi’s Posture
From the triangle posture turn your left foot inwards so that both are now parallel. Then twist downwards leading with your right arm to touch your left ankle which raising your left arm up straight. This sets Rishi’s posture. Hold this position and then repeat on the opposite side.
The Chair Pose - Utkatasana
After Rishi stand up straight and bring the feet together and stretch up straight in a mountain pose then stretch your arms upwards so that your arms are parallel and at an angle of about 45 degrees. Then squat down, keeping your centre of gravity above your feet. This is unlike the type of squats martial artists usually to, to stretches more than a standard squat while also strengthening and improving balanced. The ankles have to work harder to maintain balance.
Paschimottanasana – Seated Forward Bend
The squat (chair pose) marks the end of the standing postures for me. I then move on to seated stretches, which again are much like common stretches in martial arts.
The first is the basic seated forward bend with legs straight in front. Lean forward to touch your toes and lower your chest to your knees. Lead with your chin and not your chest though as this helps you reduce over curving the spine. The stretch should be coming from the lower back and core.
Janu Sirsasana A – Forward Bending Head to Knee
After the seated forward bend sit up straight and then bring one food into the inside of the other knee. Lean forward again and hold, then repeat on the other leg. Again, this should be a very familiar stretch for any martial artist that train in kicking styles.
Paripurna Navasana – Boat Yoga Posture
This is a fun exercise the first few times! It is a great core exercise which requires you to balance on your backside. With your torso and thighs forming a V shape and your arms and lower legs pointing straight ahead and parallel to the floor, hold the position for as long as possible. This is similar to The Plank, in that at first glance it looks easy but you soon realise that it really works the core muscles.
Baddha Konasana – Butterfly or Bound Angle Pose
After the boat relax to sit down with feet in front again and then draw your feet towards your groin and and lower your knees to the floor. This is often called simply a groin stretch, and is another excellent stretch for kicking styles that will help you to kick higher and harder.
That ends my yoga workout. As you can see many of these postures are very similar to the dynamic stretching exercises that are performed in many martial arts classes. Ideally you should perform these yoga stretches every day, either in the evening or in the morning. I prefer to do them in the evening.
If you are training at home then these exercises are also a great way to stretch after your workout. We are all used to stretching in class but many martial artists neglect stretching when working out alone. By following this routine or developing your own routine you will be much more motivated to do your daily stretch and hopefully you will see improvements in your stability, flexibility and core strength too.
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Bio: Sam Kingston has been practicing martial arts for about 15 years. He started training in Shaolin Kung-fu and has since practiced various styles including Jujitsu, various Tai Chi styles as well as Southern Mantis kung-fu. Sam is currently blogging for Martial Arts Store, Black- Eagle and now compliments his training with a yoga workout every day. Readmore »»
Monday, August 1, 2011
¡DAVID GARRIGUES sign up has begun! ¡See schedule below!
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| suzy & nikos at Nancy Gilgoff primary adjustment workshop hosted by Christine Hoar of Bristol Yoga Vermont photos by pascale willi |
BASIC CLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday
Mysore 8:30-11AM
come any time, adjustmentsbegin 9:15AM
Monday&Thursday
Mysore 5-8 PM
come any time, adjustments begin 6
Tuesday
Self Practice 5-7:30 PM
come any time, be done by 7:30
Wednesday NEW TIME
Level 1 6:00-7:15 PM
arrive on time, led class
Saturday
Led Primary 9-10:30 AM
arrive on time, led class
classes are by donation:
please leave momey, checks, fresh veggies(or figs) etc... in bowl next to turquoise couch downstairs
please leave momey, checks, fresh veggies(or figs) etc... in bowl next to turquoise couch downstairs
Ashtanga with David Garrigues Sept. 2011
Thurs 22 evening | Fri23rd morning | Sat24th morning & afternoon | Sun25th morning & afternoon | Mon26th morning |
David G arrives :) --------- Mysore 4:30-7PM chanting pranyama philosophy 7-8PM | Mysore 6-8 AM chanting pranyama philosophy 8-9 AM | Mysore 7:30-10AM chanting pranyama philosophy 10-11AM toast,yogurt,fruit&coffee* -------------------------------- Ashtanga Fundamentals The Five Allies: Ujjayi, Vinyasa, Bandha, Drisiti, and Dhyana 12-2PM | Instructed Intermediate 8-10AM OR Instructed Primary 10-12 toast,yogurt,fruit&coffee* ------------------------------ TALK Reflection on the Inward States of Yoga 12:30-2:30PM | Mysore 6-8AM chanting pranyama philosophy 8-9AM --------- David G leaves :( |
Entire Workshop $225.00
(whoah! lots of yoga for good price)
per session pricing:
Mysore followed by chanting/pranyama/philosophy....$30
(just Mysore 30)
Instructed Intermediate OR Primary…………….$40
Ashtanga Fundamentals..………………………………$50
Reflection on Inward States…………………….……$50
*toast, yogurt, fruit & coffee compliments Ashtanga Yoga Club Durham
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| David G during Intermediate workshop during his previous visit to AYCD |
Contact us to reserve your space
ashtangayogaclubdurham@gmail.com or
contact Suzanne at 919.475.9579-suzyruth2@yahoo.com
contact Suzanne at 919.475.9579-suzyruth2@yahoo.com
some notes about David's coming visit:
Mysore classes: we are aiming to keep less then 12 yogis on the floor at a time. If you can come early, do practice and come back for chanting, pranyama & philosophy that is great. If you need to run off to work or your family that is understandable. If you want a slightly later start time that is fine too. Roll out of shavasana either run off to work or family, or if possible stay for chanting, pranyama & philosophy.
David is providing us w/ book list**(book learning, we are ready!) so we can be familiar with a few of the primary sources he will be focusing on during this coming visit.
**Here's the book list: 1) The Book (on the taboo against knowing who you are) By Alan Watts. 2) Any translation of the Yoga Sutra's that strikes your fancy. 3) A book on bhakti poetry from Rumi, Hafiz, MIrabai, Kabir, or equivalent sacred, estatic poetry or a more modern take would be Mary Oliver. 4) optional-- any translation of The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Ashtanga Fundamentals: will be applicable to all level yogis
Instructed Intermediate OR Primary: led class with instruction
Reflections on the Inward States of Yoga: talk
David Garrigues is a knowledgeable, energetic and devoted teacher of Ashtanga yoga. Certified by Sri. K Pattabhi Jois (Guruji) to teach the system, this workshop will enrich every ashtangi's practice.
For more info about David Garrigues, go to his site:
davidgarrigues.com/bio.html
...and read his blog:
ashtangadavidgarrigues.blogspot.com
For more info about David Garrigues, go to his site:
davidgarrigues.com/bio.html
...and read his blog:
ashtangadavidgarrigues.blogspot.com
checkout our youtube channel to David G teaching us during his previous visit to yogaclub
http://www.youtube.com/user/ashtangayogadurham#p/u
new to ashtanga? newto Durham? visiting?
e-mail ashtangayogaclubdurham@gmail.com
call or text suzanne 919-475-9579
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| red markers = NOT YOGA |
PARKING EDUCATION SECTION OF THE BLOG
Park on left hand side behind yogaclub or along brick porch on left side of driveway as snug into the wall as possible, or on the street.
Park on left hand side behind yogaclub or along brick porch on left side of driveway as snug into the wall as possible, or on the street.
DO NOT park on right hand side marked with red markers
Thanks! Our neighbors are the best. If you have any questions about where just ask when you arrive.
looking forward!!! october 1-5
Suzy is going to Berlin for Manju Jois Intermediate Teacher Training hosted by Ashtanga Studio Berlin www.ashtangastudio.de
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