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Re: Why Over Cardio-ing Your Whole Asana Practice Will Always Leave You Stuck

Alex — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:20:56 -0000

All Kaivalya Classes, to my knowledge, utilize both quick movement AND long holds.

Re: Photo Shoot at Kaivalya Next Saturday!

Alex — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:13:43 -0000

1:30!

Re: Photo Shoot at Kaivalya Next Saturday!

Alex — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:13:29 -0000

1:30!

Re: Why Over Cardio-ing Your Whole Asana Practice Will Always Leave You Stuck

Alex — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:12:58 -0000

Thanks for sharing Brittany! This article is not pro or con fast-pace, but merely to point out the pros of slowing down a bit. Slow classes can be very meditative... but we also tend, in the West, to assume all meditation is about "slowing down" "relaxing" etc. This is not the case. If that's the style of meditation or meditative practice you like, I say, "go for it!" However, note that many traditions, such as Rinzai Zen are based on fast movements and the focus it takes to pull them off accurately. This is in contrast to Sōtō Zen. In my opinion, both types of concentration are important and that's why I like to mix fast and slow into my yoga classes. If one really speaks to you, you should follow your light!

Re: Why Over Cardio-ing Your Whole Asana Practice Will Always Leave You Stuck

Alex — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:08:31 -0000

This was based on my experience of Ashtanga as an attendee. Correction Made. Thank You.

Re: Photo Shoot at Kaivalya Next Saturday!

Emily — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:31:45 -0000

What time is it at?

Re: Why Over Cardio-ing Your Whole Asana Practice Will Always Leave You Stuck

David — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:05:55 -0000

I believe the characterization of Ashtanga as a fast moving asana practice is a little off. In Yoga Mala, Shri Pattabhi Jois writes that each pose should be held 5-8 breathes. Most interpretations of Ashtanga these days hold poses for 5 breathes. To hold a pose for only 10 seconds would mean taking an inhale and exhale every 2 seconds. At this rate, a suryanamaskara A would take about 20 seconds and all of primary series would be complete in a little under 45 minutes. After reviewing David Swenson's primary series DVD, he is taking between 20-25 seconds in each pose, which is inline with the amount of time you are recommending above.

Re: Overcoming back pain through Yoga, Kaivalya instructor Alex provides tips for new Yoga students

laser eye surgery Ireland — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:55:09 -0000

Yoga is really helpful to recover back pain .Daily exercise can make you pain free & fit .Everyone should make it habit to do yoga everyday ..Yoga is one of pain free alternative for surgery ..Now if you suffering from back pain ,you need not to go for painful surgeries. Daily exercise will make you pain free & fit .

Re: Why Over Cardio-ing Your Whole Asana Practice Will Always Leave You Stuck

Brittany — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:06:58 -0000

unfortunately, most yoga classes at Kaivalya are very fast-paced and cardio-orientated. meditation has lost its roots.

Re: Information about the Kaivalya Yoga Teacher Training Program

RateYogaTrainings — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:22:12 -0000

I've been a yoga teacher for over five years and it's been the best
half decade of my life! I simply couldn't imagine going back to the
daily grind, 9 to 5 office job I used to have.

I highly recommend a teacher training for anyone looking for a break from the ordinary, a happy on at that!

Re: Information about the Kaivalya Yoga Teacher Training Program

High Quality Yoga Pants — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:23:39 -0000

SUPER inspiring! I love how simple and concrete your goals are. Deep inhalations and exhalations through the nose using the belly and
chest. You can use the full breath when you are working, studying,
walking or doing exercises.

Re: Hot Detox Yoga

yoga NJ — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:32:26 -0000

I made a yoga video to help you detox. This sequence focusses on twists, since twists have a detoxing effect on your organs.

Re: Overcoming back pain through Yoga, Kaivalya instructor Alex provides tips for new Yoga students

back stretcher — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:59:44 -0000

Muscle imbalances often involve certain muscles losing their natural functioning and over-working or being under utilised. This can happen as a result of lifestyle stress and bad habits of body use over a sustained period. Muscle imbalance can lead to or work in tandem with bad posture to result in such back problems as chronic lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain or frozen shoulder.