Comments on: Ashtanga Makes My Blood Boil: Health Benefits of Yoga (part 1) http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/ Ashtanga Yoga Matters (as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois) Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:24:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: George http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-134314 George Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:06:12 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-134314 Ashtanga yoga helps purify our bodies through utilization of the breath, which generates heat. This purifying heat, releases any blockages, calcifications, improves flexiblity, burns fat, tones the muscles etc. Together with the asanas, drishtis (gaze points) and breath one can achieve incredible mental focus and concentration. The quitening of the mind's chatter is something which takes years of practice to achieve. Remember that we as yogis have a responsiblity to ourselves and to our students, afterall Ahimsa (one of the Yamas of the eight-limbed path of yoga) means Non Violence; non violence to ourselves and to our students. Practice compassionatley and with love. Namaste George Ashtanga yoga helps purify our bodies through utilization of the breath, which generates heat. This purifying heat, releases any blockages, calcifications, improves flexiblity, burns fat, tones the muscles etc. Together with the asanas, drishtis (gaze points) and breath one can achieve incredible mental focus and concentration. The quitening of the mind’s chatter is something which takes years of practice to achieve.

Remember that we as yogis have a responsiblity to ourselves and to our students, afterall Ahimsa (one of the Yamas of the eight-limbed path of yoga) means Non Violence; non violence to ourselves and to our students. Practice compassionatley and with love.

Namaste
George

]]> By: Christina http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-132373 Christina Wed, 04 May 2011 10:41:07 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-132373 Reading the comments I was impressed with the thoughtfulness in each comment, reminding me of the mental benefits, clarity of mind, and I love the meditative state I can achieve in a mysore class, that I cannot quite achieve in my own practice. Reading the comments I was impressed with the thoughtfulness in each comment, reminding me of the mental benefits, clarity of mind, and I love the meditative state I can achieve in a mysore class, that I cannot quite achieve in my own practice.

]]> By: tracy http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-115 tracy Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:06:02 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-115 Ah right, "myelinization". One of my favorite things. I totally forgot about that. Thank you! Ah right, “myelinization”. One of my favorite things. I totally forgot about that. Thank you!

]]> By: Handy Bendy Gandhi http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Handy Bendy Gandhi Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:22:28 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-114 "Good fat" is everywhere in our bodies. For example, each nerve fibre is encased in an insulating sheath of fatty tissue. If we didn't have this good fat, our brains would short-circuit! As a second example, the delicate kidneys are encased in a protective capsule of fat. Without this casing, our kidneys would be easily damaged and we would pee blood! “Good fat” is everywhere in our bodies. For example, each nerve fibre is encased in an insulating sheath of fatty tissue. If we didn’t have this good fat, our brains would short-circuit! As a second example, the delicate kidneys are encased in a protective capsule of fat. Without this casing, our kidneys would be easily damaged and we would pee blood!

]]> By: tracy http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-113 tracy Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:00:47 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-113 Jody, I incorporated your thought, "a vinyasa can contain very little effort if you want it to", into my practice yesterday and it helped. Thank you. According to "Yoga Mala", the benefits of Utthita Parshvakonasana are: "Utthita Parshvakonasana purifies the ribs and lower abdomen, dissolves the bad fat at the waist, and softens the limbs so that subsequent asanas can be more easily practiced." I wonder where the "good" fat is? cheers, t Jody,

I incorporated your thought, “a vinyasa can contain very little effort if you want it to”, into my practice yesterday and it helped. Thank you.

According to “Yoga Mala”, the benefits of Utthita Parshvakonasana are:

“Utthita Parshvakonasana purifies the ribs and lower abdomen, dissolves the bad fat at the waist, and softens the limbs so that subsequent asanas can be more easily practiced.”

I wonder where the “good” fat is?

cheers,
t

]]> By: tracy http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-112 tracy Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:52:27 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-112 If anybody has the link to the YogaJournal article Susan mentioned, can you send it on? I can't find it. Thank you! I think one thing to remember when comparing Ashtangis (or other yoga practitioners) to other exercisers is that yogis tend to adopt a healthier lifestyle concurrent with practice, which can make a big difference. I'm thinking primarily about diet here, but other lifestyle differences could lead to Susan's astute observation! If anybody has the link to the YogaJournal article Susan mentioned, can you send it on? I can’t find it. Thank you!

I think one thing to remember when comparing Ashtangis (or other yoga practitioners) to other exercisers is that yogis tend to adopt a healthier lifestyle concurrent with practice, which can make a big difference. I’m thinking primarily about diet here, but other lifestyle differences could lead to Susan’s astute observation!

]]> By: Jody http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Jody Tue, 13 Jun 2006 18:51:07 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-109 When I first read Yoga Mala I was skeptical about some of the claims that were made, specifically about UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA and its firming abilities. After a years study and an actual focus on this asana I can tell you it really does work. The problem, I think, with the general conception of yoga is that its passive, and it can be, a vinyasa can contain very little effort if you want it to. I think you have to actually engage your entire body to see the benefits. When I first read Yoga Mala I was skeptical about some of the claims that were made, specifically about UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA and its firming abilities. After a years study and an actual focus on this asana I can tell you it really does work. The problem, I think, with the general conception of yoga is that its passive, and it can be, a vinyasa can contain very little effort if you want it to. I think you have to actually engage your entire body to see the benefits.

]]> By: susan http://ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-108 susan Tue, 13 Jun 2006 04:45:39 +0000 http://www.ashtanganews.com/2006/06/12/ashtanga-makes-my-blood-boil-health-benefits-of-yoga-part-1/#comment-108 How about the latest study noted in Yoga Journal, that states that even yogis participating in "vinyasa style" yoga are only getting a mild aerobic workout. Likening it two taking something like 3 light aerobics classes a week. They can't be talking about ashtanga vinyasa yoga.... I have seen ashtanga yogis, and I have seen aerobics enthusiasts. No comparison, ashtangis win hands down in my non scientific/medical opinion. How about the latest study noted in Yoga Journal, that states that even yogis participating in “vinyasa style” yoga are only getting a mild aerobic workout.
Likening it two taking something like 3 light aerobics classes a week. They can’t be talking about ashtanga vinyasa yoga….
I have seen ashtanga yogis, and I have seen aerobics enthusiasts.
No comparison, ashtangis win hands down in my non scientific/medical opinion.

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