Craxiette
As I've done some meditations on the tarot cards, I've realized that it's really hard to get the most out of it without some basic training in how to sit still and concentrate. I've read the 8 lectures on yoga as well as the part on meditation in book 4...I still don't "get it".
I've tried the "god posture" with miserable results. First of all, keeping my knees together just feels impossible for more than a few minutes, perhaps my thighs are just too big..? Secondly, keeping my back straight is even more impossible. After just a few days of 15-minutes sessions (with many disruptions) I feel I have already strained my back and I get pinches of pain hours later... I do work out fairly regularily, so I'm surprised at how much struggle this involves.
The dragon posture is perhaps better, as it is easier to keep the back straight. The problem is, this really hurts my knees and feet. But let's not give up! My next move is to get a posture-correcting "harness" (can't link to the web page because it is down at the moment) EDIT: Here is a picture of it:http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/view/p...de-framfoer-datorn-och-i-loeparspaaret-642312 to keep my shoulders straight and a seiza meditation chair to reduce the pressure on my feet...now that HAS to work, right??
Also, I'm a bit afraid of the pranayama. I have some asthma problems and I've heard it's easy to make them worse if doing the techniques wrong. So I would like to have more clear instructions on that. I am thinking about getting this book: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Weiser-Concise-Guide-Yoga-for-Magick-Nancy-Wasserman/9781578633784 , do you think this will be a good source for learning asana and pranayama the safe way?
There are yoga classes where I live, but they are mostly gymnastics and relaxation classes. I will however attend some hatha yoga when that class starts this autumn, to increase my flexibility.
Any advice on how I should proceed?
Please!
I've tried the "god posture" with miserable results. First of all, keeping my knees together just feels impossible for more than a few minutes, perhaps my thighs are just too big..? Secondly, keeping my back straight is even more impossible. After just a few days of 15-minutes sessions (with many disruptions) I feel I have already strained my back and I get pinches of pain hours later... I do work out fairly regularily, so I'm surprised at how much struggle this involves.
The dragon posture is perhaps better, as it is easier to keep the back straight. The problem is, this really hurts my knees and feet. But let's not give up! My next move is to get a posture-correcting "harness" (can't link to the web page because it is down at the moment) EDIT: Here is a picture of it:http://www.mynewsdesk.com/se/view/p...de-framfoer-datorn-och-i-loeparspaaret-642312 to keep my shoulders straight and a seiza meditation chair to reduce the pressure on my feet...now that HAS to work, right??
Also, I'm a bit afraid of the pranayama. I have some asthma problems and I've heard it's easy to make them worse if doing the techniques wrong. So I would like to have more clear instructions on that. I am thinking about getting this book: http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/Weiser-Concise-Guide-Yoga-for-Magick-Nancy-Wasserman/9781578633784 , do you think this will be a good source for learning asana and pranayama the safe way?
There are yoga classes where I live, but they are mostly gymnastics and relaxation classes. I will however attend some hatha yoga when that class starts this autumn, to increase my flexibility.
Any advice on how I should proceed?
Please!