tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post5141739755934876725..comments2024-03-21T00:30:14.738-07:00Comments on Yoga in the Dragon's Den: A new beginning, and some teaching advice neededNobelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-19442093308815464132011-05-02T11:11:28.041-07:002011-05-02T11:11:28.041-07:00Thanks, Owl. Will be in touch with you soon.Thanks, Owl. Will be in touch with you soon.Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-72949231944070017122011-05-02T10:44:45.209-07:002011-05-02T10:44:45.209-07:00I have an idea about a wonderful vinyasa teacher w...I have an idea about a wonderful vinyasa teacher who is moving to your area this summer, Nobel. <br /><br />If you're interested, drop a gmail to insideowl.(0v0)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01354310899232411435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-30840110029526694792011-05-02T09:27:04.243-07:002011-05-02T09:27:04.243-07:00Got it. Thanks Cory!Got it. Thanks Cory!Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-81834701598463893152011-05-01T20:48:58.578-07:002011-05-01T20:48:58.578-07:00Nobel, this is so cool. Check your email will you...Nobel, this is so cool. Check your email will you? Have sent you David Swenson's modifications over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-70225607536889980142011-05-01T09:03:33.070-07:002011-05-01T09:03:33.070-07:00Owl, I like the idea of having a teacher with lots...Owl, I like the idea of having a teacher with lots of training and experience do a demo. It will definitely be a great way for everyone to get another perspective on the matter, since I mostly teach from my body. I also really like your view that having a clear and large physical challenge can spur growth on so many levels. <br /><br />Yyogini, thanks. Yes, I think it's great that my friends have taken the first step on this powerful journey of self-transformation. <br /><br />Thanks, Claudia :-). Well, I don't know about an Ashtanga Shala here in Moorhead ("Ashtanga Yoga Moorhead"? "Nobel's Yoga Shala"? :-)), but I agree that this definitely gives a new bite to the Mysore Bug :-)Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-24287052903258876852011-05-01T03:50:46.559-07:002011-05-01T03:50:46.559-07:00Hi Nobel, congratulations, this is fantastic news,...Hi Nobel, congratulations, this is fantastic news, they are blessed to have a dedicated person instilling the "traditional" way of learning, you go!, don't think I can add much as most has been said, I also agree with B).<br /><br />Love it love it love it that we might soon be having an ashtanga shala in Moorhead... AND, may I suggest, another reason for you to come to Mysore :-) hee heeClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-8788636123021920302011-04-30T19:49:47.854-07:002011-04-30T19:49:47.854-07:00Congrats Nobel! I'm so excited for you and you...Congrats Nobel! I'm so excited for you and your friends/students! As long as they are interested in practicing yoga (especially with an experienced practitioner like yourself), it doesn't matter how stiff or how out of shape they are. It's those who keep saying year after year that they should do yoga to improve their flexibility but never take that first step to attend a yoga class whose flexibility will never actually improve.Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483919150641771008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-35897806691616766702011-04-30T13:41:29.490-07:002011-04-30T13:41:29.490-07:00Nobel, this is the coolest thing! Have a wonderful...Nobel, this is the coolest thing! Have a wonderful time. These students are blessed to have you be the person to plant these seeds. <br /><br />Re: dve, when you can, I suggest that it would be useful to ask a professional teacher in person. Get a full primer, with demos. Anyone you trust with lots of experience and training (not necessarily ashtanga) can spend demonstrating how to work a forward bend in different bodies. The limited flexibility can be interesting. It means this student probably can feel his or her body in great detail, and that she or he will see dramatic results. Lots of us couldn't touch our toes at first... sometimes opening the low back and hamstrings is a ton of work, but it will happen. Often, having a clear, large physical challenge at the start can be engaging and inspiring.(0v0)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01354310899232411435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-7585020912311239812011-04-30T13:11:09.395-07:002011-04-30T13:11:09.395-07:00Hello V: Actually, I love working with beginners t...Hello V: Actually, I love working with beginners too :-)Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-81352925966950004892011-04-30T11:50:55.850-07:002011-04-30T11:50:55.850-07:00I must be te odd one out; I love working with begi...I must be te odd one out; I love working with beginners.Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535333817282471962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-32163886353788103452011-04-30T10:45:28.842-07:002011-04-30T10:45:28.842-07:00Stephanie: :-)
Megan, I don't know if handica...Stephanie: :-)<br /><br />Megan, I don't know if handicapped is still PC in a yoga setting. I know that it definitely is in golf :-)<br /><br />Yes, this definitely is a great exercise in compassion. I have learnt so much just from these two evenings.Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-47714825287325896032011-04-30T10:42:28.554-07:002011-04-30T10:42:28.554-07:00Thanks Stephanie. Yes, I see the value and importa...Thanks Stephanie. Yes, I see the value and importance of not rounding the spine. I'll ask him to try this.Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-63551475305007165092011-04-30T10:41:50.002-07:002011-04-30T10:41:50.002-07:00I don't teach Ashtanga, per se, but I do teach...I don't teach Ashtanga, per se, but I do teach Ashtanga-inspired Vinyasa and I think you're making the right choice with option 2. Better to stay focused on the breath and let him bend his knees as much as he needs than bust out the blocks and make him feel handicapped (is that word still PC? I don't get out much...). <br /><br />It can be jarring working with people with such limited flexibility, but it's a great exercise in compassion and helps us to remember where we came from. Just think: "There, but for the grace of Yoga, go I."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094174577863519854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-34488394053378524292011-04-30T10:40:19.518-07:002011-04-30T10:40:19.518-07:00Oops, that's what V said. :)Oops, that's what V said. :)stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058168113722446790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-19372348324221144532011-04-30T10:39:24.401-07:002011-04-30T10:39:24.401-07:00I learned the 2nd position with my hands on my shi...I learned the 2nd position with my hands on my shins, straight legs. If he is very inflexible he can put his hands on his knees, or as low down as he can go, without rounding the spine. Then inhaling looking up and keeping the hands there, then exhaling into a squat with hands on floor for chaturanga.<br /><br />Perhaps it's not so "proper" but at least you don't have to use props, and this way his hamstrings will start to lengthen, and he'll understand the general actions.stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058168113722446790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-12184800390051824522011-04-30T10:28:59.812-07:002011-04-30T10:28:59.812-07:00Thanks V. This is a good suggestion. I'll keep...Thanks V. This is a good suggestion. I'll keep this in mind.Nobelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00655577410721103577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1449952380128375575.post-22094922809003793602011-04-30T10:24:49.662-07:002011-04-30T10:24:49.662-07:00Instead of squatting so deep that he lifts his hee...Instead of squatting so deep that he lifts his heels, I'd have him bend his knees a bit and place his hands on his knees or shins, for Dve. Then for trini he looks up and for chatvari he can do the squat before stepping back.Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535333817282471962noreply@blogger.com