07-Nov-2010

Getting My Yogi Back

Week 2 - Loosening Up

The first week of "Getting My Yogi Back" has been like hitting the restart button. I'm already experiencing greater flexibility, relaxation and energy "smoothness" throughout the day. As can be expected, there was a bit of soreness and, admittedly, some mental resistance (which happens anytime you establish a new habit in your life) to getting onto the mat every morning. I'm doing a daily yoga set for one full week and then switching to another one. The first month I'll be doing Kundalini Yoga exclusively, as this is my "home base." In coming weeks I'll be branching out to other yoga styles and attending classes beyond my local kundalini yoga studio.

The yoga set I did this first week was "Kriya for Morning Sadhana," from Kundalini Yoga Sadhana Guidelines published by the Kundlani Research Institute. The set is comprised of 23 postures that stretch and flex the entire spine and lower body, running anywhere from 1-3 minutes, all utilizing the breath to enhance the experience. If you haven't been actively doing yoga for awhile, I suggest you cut the times or repetitions, in half to get started and work up from there. It's important to tune in to how your body is responding and be aware when to hold the position and breathe into it, to release the tension, never forcing the body beyond its limits.

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