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Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeThankyou, balance is everything.
Have restored the balance sir.
Have you considered yogic flying?
As a Christian (some would say heretic others an oily fish) I must be careful with how I approach yoga, for without a doubt it has its roots in the pre Hindu animist past which permeates the Hindu Khush to this day (there is still a people in Pakistan who are nature worshipers) I relate this because many of the yoga stances are reflected in this, the baby cobra, the warrior, the sun salutation etc etc . If I view it purely as exercise which has no spiritual significance then I am free to practice it. I have no interest in it beyond its use as an excellent medium for stress relief and to cultivate a healthy mind and body. I would recommend it to anyone on this basis.
Originally posted by Great Big Steesone need not even enter a lotus position, simply sitting cross legged on a comfortable mat and breathing deeply and doing some very light stretching exercises like rolling the head or stretching the arms above the head is quite beneficial.
Although not a "real" participant I do, on occasion, find that assuming the lotus position and closing my eyes does, in fact, release stress/tension.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieRefer many of my clients to yoga classes (and Tai Chi). It can be helpful in coping with social anxiety.
one need not even enter a lotus position, simply sitting cross legged on a comfortable mat and breathing deeply and doing some very light stretching exercises like rolling the head or stretching the arms above the head is quite beneficial.
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Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeYes Tai Chi is something I've been looking into but as I live "in the Boonies" away from the hustle and bustle of cities/towns the opportunity to do so is quite limited ie: I'd have to travel for about an hour to do so.
Refer many of my clients to yoga classes (and Tai Chi). It can be helpful in coping with social anxiety.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieGoogle 'yoga and satanic possession' and you might get a shock.
anyone else tried it? third day in, great for stress relief and toning muscle that other forms of exercise simply do not reach - 😀
Tread carefully Robbie.
The biggest trick Satan played was convincing us he does not exist.
Originally posted by Great Big SteesThat's a pity. Not quite the same, but i'm sure there are some online tutorials that could teach you the basics. Once mastered it is something that can be done anywhere. (Though obviously not in the middle of the motorway).
Yes Tai Chi is something I've been looking into but as I live "in the Boonies" away from the hustle and bustle of cities/towns the opportunity to do so is quite limited ie: I'd have to travel for about an hour to do so.
Originally posted by The GravediggerThank You Ronald Jonah Hinds! but I've actually read Aleister Crowley's book 'Magic in theory and practice' and remained unpossessed, guess I am just not Satanic enough despite all that heavy metal I was into!
Google 'yoga and satanic possession' and you might get a shock.
Tread carefully Robbie.
The biggest trick Satan played was convincing us he does not exist.
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Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeSurely it could be practised in a quite room? or do you need to be out doors?
That's a pity. Not quite the same, but i'm sure there are some online tutorials that could teach you the basics. Once mastered it is something that can be done anywhere. (Though obviously not in the middle of the motorway).
Originally posted by robbie carrobieYes, indoors would work, but there is something about Tai Chi that makes it more pleasurable when done in the great outdoors. A quiet corner of a park is good, or when back in sunny old Clacton, a deserted beach.
Surely it could be practised in a quite room? or do you need to be out doors?