Do you practice Yoga?

[Germanicus]

Here is an amazing video of the 2009 UK champion (ladies)
Post if you have ever/or still practice it..:)

e_adIdh-H0o

[Svipdag]

The physical exercises shown in the video and which most of the western world takes to be yoga, are only hatha yoga, a preliminary procedure intended to prepare the body for the practise of yoga, per se.

Yoga has as its objective the attainment of moksha, liberation from the illusion of maya and from samsara, the otherwise endless cycle of death and rebirth. This is accomplished through meditation, or thought, or devotion, not by standing on one foot holding the other up in the air.

As there are many paths to moksha, so there are many types of yoga. For example, there is jnana yoga in which one convinces himself that the world of sensory impressions is unreal, that only Brahman exists and that everything which is real is Brahman, including the aspirant to moksha himself." Aham Brahman asmi" I AM BRAHMAN.

This requires intense intellectual effort and is usually considered the most difficult way to achieve moksha. Then, there is bhakti yoga in which the aspirant to moksha surrenders completely to an object of devotion, usually one of Hinduism's [at least] 30,000 gods. The aspirant surrenders not only his will but the illusion of individuality, and becomes aware, without thought, of his identity with the object of devotion and, therefore, as all is Brahman, with Brahman.

Raja Yoga, the royal road to moksha, is the path of pure meditation. In the meditative state, the aspirant overcomes the snares of maya and attains full self-realisation. And, in so doing, recognises, not as a mere intellectual acceptance, but as revealed knowledge, his absolute identity with the Absolute : Brahman.

This is REAL yoga, not a set of preparatory exercises.

[Tabiti]

Thought about that few times. I'm not into sports and I badly need to make my body stronger, however I don't like the prices of most yoga lessons here. And you can never be sure how yoga is your teacher. Mass meditation could be also dangerous.

[Fortis in Arduis]

Thought about that few times. I'm not into sports and I badly need to make my body stronger, however I don't like the prices of most yoga lessons here. And you can never be sure how yoga is your teacher. Mass meditation could be also dangerous.

Are you worried about joining a cult? Some people would like that.

There is nothing more innocuous than a hatha yoga class.

However you just need to practise surya namaskara as a beginner.

I practice a tiny bit of yoga. I used to be fanatical. I went out to India, I gained a teaching qualification to teach beginners Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. I have mellowed a lot since then.

So as a beginner, sun salutations or surya namaskara are all you need to learn and integrate into your regimen. Forget all the complicated postures until you really want to make the switch.

I follow the yogic diet as much as I can.

No meat, fish, eggs, onion, garlic, mushrooms, chilli, tomato, potato, coffee, tea, or chocolate.

That helps a lot, and it made a big difference to my practise, back in the day when I was serious.

I attend class about once or twice a week.


EDIT: Those 'preparatory exercises' are very beneficial in themselves.

Hatha Yoga teachers are not supposed to teach philosophy and it is maintained that asanas alone can lead to enlightenment. This is a hard path but it is possible.

Good yoga teachers gain a good reputation.

[Tabiti]

Are you worried about joining a cult? Some people would like that.

Exactly. For some reasons I never liked to be a part of any community.

[Liffrea]

I practise the Surya Namaskara A stances in the morning.

I only use them as preparation (I’m not that interested in yoga as a philosophy, I have my own meditation patterns and study), combined with press ups, sit ups, pull ups, Hindu squats and jogging, it’s a good way to keep in shape and strong.

[Eldritch]

Here is an amazing video of the 2009 UK champion (ladies)
Post if you have ever/or still practice it..:)

e_adIdh-H0o

Yoga as a competitive sport? The thought seems quite alien to me, at least. But each to his/her own, I suppose.

And to answer the question, I used to do a bit of hatha yoga just for fitness and relaxation -- I never was that into the spiritual side of it.

[Amarantine]

this with meditation is something what my body and mind needs, so I have to find free time for them ASAP.

[Kornelia]

No I don't practice yoga but i do practice something based on similar principles, though it's based on Northern tradition.

[Amarantine]

No I don't practice yoga but i do practice something based on similar principles, though it's based on Northern tradition.

So, could you share with us...

[Kornelia]

So, could you share with us...

Certainly yes. The exercise is based on body posture and movement. There's a description of it here on our website.

http://frya.angelfire.com/#c

[Loddfafner]

Could you upload a video so we can get a better sense of what this northern tradition entails? Perhaps such a video would help amplify its psychic effects.

[Baron Samedi]

Oh my fucking god..... Not this shit again....

There is a form of "Runic Yoga" that Edred Thorsson made popular, but I find it all horseshit.

[Liffrea]

Originally Posted by Ares
There is a form of "Runic Yoga" that Edred Thorsson made popular, but I find it all horseshit.

STAV “The fighting system of Northern Europe” as developed by Norwegian Ivar Hafskjold is another example that incorporates runic stances. I find the provenance suspect, according to Hafskjold it’s over a millennia old, for my money he developed it after he studied martial arts in Japan. Not that it’s a problem, I find the stances beneficial so I couldn’t care less whether his Viking ancestors did it or he invented it whilst sitting on the bog…..

It tends to be a trend I have come across to claim that similar Indian/East Asian martial and philosophical arts also existed in Europe, Yoga is one example, basically relying on a depiction of what might be the god Cernunnos on the Gundestrup cauldron in the “lotus position”….hardly convincing. I’m not at all convinced any form of transcendent martial art in the East Asian sense existed in Europe, I’m certainly not convinced that Yoga or the type of meditation techniques found in Asia were practised in Europe, there probably was a form of Northern European meditative practise but I doubt it was anything like that found in India or the Far East.

[Heimmacht]

Oh my fucking god..... Not this shit again....

There is a form of "Runic Yoga" that Edred Thorsson made popular, but I find it all horseshit.

It IS horseshit, and has nothing to do with any northern european tradition.
I cannot believe that people who have a sincere interest in old germanic traditions actually buy this so called tradition as if it were true.

[esaima]

No, not at all. I am too lazy to do it.

[Autobahn]

I practice Ashtanga Vinyasa everyday. I haven't attended any classes in nearly a year, as money has been tight. I had attended classes normally for the past eight years, but with the economy, and my favorite teachers re-locating, I found it more practical to simply practice at home for about 20 minutes a day. Living Yoga by Christy Turlington is a very good book to guide people with their home practice. This is the book that inspired me to quit smoking.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512S630APEL._SS500_.jpg

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Yoga-Creating-Life-Practice/dp/0786886889

This is a very good book, as well.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51m7UJekWWL._SS500_.jpg

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Breathing-Book-Vitality-Through-Essential/dp/0805042970/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1271830036&sr=1-1

[ChristinaLadyBug]

I have religiously practiced Yoga for nearly 15 years now, both in the home and in the classroom, and many styles(Hatha Yoga, Forrest Yoga, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, etc.;))

[Dick]

I have religiously practiced Yoga for nearly 15 years now, both in the home and in the classroom, and many styles(Hatha Yoga, Forrest Yoga, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, etc.;))

WHAT ABOUT NAKED YOGA

[Svipdag]

No, unfortunately, I have found it too difficult to quiet my restless mind.

[Annie999]

Yes! I go twice a week with my fiancee :) Just came back from there actually.

[LouisFerdinand]

No.
:dancing::dancing:

[Dick]

https://media.giphy.com/media/r5GiCoTRgy6Zi/giphy.gif

[Heather Duval]

Only twerkA

[Ülev]

I move like Yogi indeed


https://youtu.be/viJqk-NIPag

[RolandKinsley]

Yes I practice yoga regularly.

[Svipdag]

There were people from outside of TA who blamed Loki for her suicide. If you look up "The Apricity Forum" on Google, I think that you can still find one of these unfounded accusations.

[RabbitHole]

I never tried it. It looks boring.

[Fractal]

Yoga is for females and fags, but I do think yoga studios and gyms should give credit to it's Indian/Hindu origins which they do not.

It's commercialized and now associated with White American suburban housewives or hipsters.

[Finnish Swede]

Never tried yoga (but I'm supple :D)....maybe I should.


Swedes pilot who practises yoga:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3981386/Swedish-pilot-Malin-Rydqvist-29-relaxes-flights-yoga-posts-results-Instagram.html

[Fractal]

Yoga is for two groups of people.....Women and Homosexuals.

[CBDFTW]

Yoga is for two groups of people.....Women and Homosexuals.

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/0e/bd/0c/0ebd0c8e066ce7eca092d1c7df5020a2.jpg

But you're right, being in a room full of hot women in spandex contorting their bodies is as gay as it gets. Besides, who needs mobility.

[Fortis in Arduis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avstDTMHy7k


I have been following this short routine for the last three days. Yoga ROXS, and apart from pulling weights, all else is elasticated pants.

[Teutone]

No, I am Heterosexual.

[Fractal]

No, I am Heterosexual.

+10000. But then again I've seen Europeans and American males doing pilates, ballet, and other gay stuff.

[Magnolia]

... I find it extremely boring.

[Methuselah]

No but i do meditate and pray

[Senpai]

Yoga is for two groups of people.....Women and Homosexuals.

Didn't your people invent modern yoga to get natually fucked up and have big fuck fests? That doesn't sound too gay.

[Iloko]

I enjoy watching Rupert Spira's Yoga-meditation vids like this one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYXv32kfeQ4

[Daco Celtic]

Of course. In my state you get thrown in jail if you don't practice daily yoga.

[Renekton]

No

[Gallop]

Many years ago, there was no internet, I had a book and I practiced it without pretensions and I can say that it is a good thing.

[bvnny]

No, I don't

[Ellethwyn]

No. I don't like yoga for many reasons, one of them being... it hurts me. I like to stretch regularly, though:)

[Celestia]

Nah not my thing. I’d rather hike or run.

[Aila]

No. I do Pilates instead:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-KZjUK2mT8

[Ellethwyn]

No. I do Pilates instead:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-KZjUK2mT8

I love pilates. I've never used the reformer, though. Mat and standing pilates is great!

[Pro.crasti.nation]

Nope. Never got into it. Couldn't even do the breathing discipline.

Once had a colleague try and teach me yoga. He was this laid-back slacker, son of one of the directors of the company we worked for (a "boutique financial consultancy"), with a lot of knowledge about Hinduism and all that stuff. I just felt ridiculous doing the poses and wasn't all that into it.

I was very sceptical of it, seemed like a poor form of exercise and a boring way of staying fit.