tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post4738450541864673028..comments2023-11-16T03:55:11.444-05:00Comments on The Daily Bandha: Improving Stability in One Legged Standing PosesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-17344277327880981902014-04-12T04:14:48.789-04:002014-04-12T04:14:48.789-04:00It even helps in being conscious of our right and ...It even helps in being conscious of our right and wrong moves in everyday life, reducing pain induced by working on our muscles. Your illustrations are amazing too.. mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999555643113455145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-44724195647334244382013-10-08T08:57:27.270-04:002013-10-08T08:57:27.270-04:00I stopped by to confirm the cue really helped me r...I stopped by to confirm the cue really helped me reaching better balance in the tree pose. During my morning practice, I visualize the connection between the pelvis and the front of the ribcage and try to keep this distance constant. Now I'm able to stay for one or two breath cycles ! Thanks Ray !<br /><br />A collateral effect is that I breath differently during tree pose now. Contracting the rectus abdominis disallow to breath from the belly. <br /><br />YannNatacha Andenmattenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261784151261096757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-39619239094787453242013-10-07T13:40:01.980-04:002013-10-07T13:40:01.980-04:00Hi Laura,
Many thanks for your compliment on our ...Hi Laura,<br /><br />Many thanks for your compliment on our work! Best~Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-23454548037969002822013-10-07T13:29:54.364-04:002013-10-07T13:29:54.364-04:00Fantastic books and information. I read and rerea...Fantastic books and information. I read and reread. My students enjoy the new information I share with them as they work toward their practice. Thank you so much.<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06738354264666855995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-82499448120462990932013-10-05T17:22:35.972-04:002013-10-05T17:22:35.972-04:00You're welcome, Ilse--thanks for sharing our w...You're welcome, Ilse--thanks for sharing our work with your students! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-72321658455070808822013-10-05T14:37:04.539-04:002013-10-05T14:37:04.539-04:00Thank you for sharing these wonderful techniques a...Thank you for sharing these wonderful techniques and tips. I pass them on to my students. There is always something new to learn. THANK YOU! ~ Ilse Mindling - Yoga For Every Age.Ilse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07744168358706884199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-49100080522539383012013-10-04T22:28:19.866-04:002013-10-04T22:28:19.866-04:00You're welcome, Anna--Glad that you enjoy our ...You're welcome, Anna--Glad that you enjoy our work!. <br /><br />Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-37462206556705167612013-10-04T22:27:15.555-04:002013-10-04T22:27:15.555-04:00Hi Katherine,
I agree that the subtleties are ext...Hi Katherine,<br /><br />I agree that the subtleties are extremely important too. That is where the practice really gets deep. Also key for getting the greatest benefits for athletes, who are already in good shape but gain an edge from the energetic balancing that occurs with yoga--one of the things that differentiates it from other exercise. Look forward to seeing you in Costa Rica and thanks for commenting! <br /><br />Best~Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-30503479081321653302013-10-04T20:20:18.935-04:002013-10-04T20:20:18.935-04:00I am enjoying the info you send me and the illustr...I am enjoying the info you send me and the illustrations are amazing!! Thanks so much!<br />Anna Bain, CYT 500Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-1721305123672267662013-10-04T11:18:17.960-04:002013-10-04T11:18:17.960-04:00Hi Ray,
As always thanks for this great informatio...Hi Ray,<br />As always thanks for this great information. I believe one's yoga practice expands when we focus on the subtleties of yoga. Many students have a tendency to disconnect during balancing poses.<br />I will certainly use this information when I teach this afternoon. My specialty is working with athletes so I appreciate the Kareem reference. I look forward to working with you in Costa Rica next month. Namaste.<br />Katherine Katherine Robertshttp://www.yogaforgolfers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-89916125021670978512013-10-04T04:40:38.430-04:002013-10-04T04:40:38.430-04:00Hi Elizabetta,
Thanks for your compliment on our ...Hi Elizabetta,<br /><br />Thanks for your compliment on our work. I agree that there are many links between the concepts described in Rolfing and the beneficial effects experienced from practicing yoga. I'll take a look at the link you sent as I've been studying some of those concepts lately.<br /><br />Best~Ray rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-43977917892859149842013-10-04T04:12:49.717-04:002013-10-04T04:12:49.717-04:00Hi Yann,
Thanks for stopping by. Engaging the mus...Hi Yann,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Engaging the muscles of the pelvic floor likely has beneficial biomechanical effects on balance as well. The thrust of this post is stabilizing the pelvis and lumbar spine which, if unstable, makes for a lot of "wobble" in the standing poses with balancing on one leg. I recommend doing this cue with a support and with your eyes open in the beginning, mainly on exhale. Soon it becomes automatic and quite refined. <br />On the back benders, it depends on the prop. I use bolsters or a block, and also sometimes use a folding chair (with my legs through it and back on the seat). In terms of risks, I think it depends on how much the device extends the lumbar. The back benders that I am familiar with were those at the Iyengar Institute in Pune; they created a gradual curve and I used them a lot with great benefits and no problems. The heart opening restoratives are among my favorite poses. I do them every day before pranayama. Let me know how it goes with your balancing poses. <br /><br />Best~Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-64891023499212157702013-10-04T04:03:36.988-04:002013-10-04T04:03:36.988-04:00This post is great. I was wondering if you know Ro...This post is great. I was wondering if you know Rolfing. http://www.rolfing.org<br />There are many links with yoga seen in terms of posture and anatomy. If yes it would be great if you were able to link the concepts from time to time. <br />Anyway great guidelines, great posts. Thank you. <br />Elisabetta Eli74https://www.blogger.com/profile/02359343381924908006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-22678113335826664902013-10-04T02:56:44.519-04:002013-10-04T02:56:44.519-04:00Hi Ray,
Thanks once more for this clue. I've ...Hi Ray,<br /><br />Thanks once more for this clue. I've been concentrating on the perineum (mula bandha) to gain stability in tree pose, but I still can't keep balance a full breath cycle with the eyes closed. I'll focus on the rectus abdominal and the tensor fascia, next morning. One strange thing: I can keep the eyes closed almost easily on inhale but not on exhale. I've no clue if these is any physiological reason for this.<br /><br />Keep going, you're still inspiring us !<br />Yann<br />PS: I'd be interested to have you opinion on the usage of back benders (and their risks). I'm currently intrigued by "heart opening" mechanics. I suffered recently from a shoulder tendinitis and noticed working on heart opening helped me to avoid pain in my shoulder in downward facing dog. Yannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05717895646043992337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-67585782635466370942013-10-04T01:03:07.427-04:002013-10-04T01:03:07.427-04:00Hello Tatehealing Art Center,
Delighted that you ...Hello Tatehealing Art Center,<br /><br />Delighted that you enjoy our books--thank you for stopping by and supporting us! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-57214054533492703522013-10-04T01:01:44.203-04:002013-10-04T01:01:44.203-04:00Hello Swazie,
Many thanks for your positive thoug...Hello Swazie,<br /><br />Many thanks for your positive thoughts on our work! Much appreciated~Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-90665506069138682742013-10-03T20:13:58.893-04:002013-10-03T20:13:58.893-04:00The best ever guidelines, information and books I ...The best ever guidelines, information and books I have come across and used. I cannot thank you for helping me improve my understanding and development in yoga.. Thank you. <br />Swazie (as in Swayze). Swazie Eboehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09059947460123418195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-32137082763458471162013-10-03T20:01:26.536-04:002013-10-03T20:01:26.536-04:00I have all your books, they really are very detail...I have all your books, they really are very detailed and very nice to have especially if you teach<br /><br />or have a good home practice a lot of knowledge and easy to understand..thanks for sharing..tatehealing art centernoreply@blogger.com