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by orange blossom
Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:49 am
Forum: General Yin Yoga Topics
Topic: How to find next level.
Replies: 3
Views: 8415

my two cents

I would say, if she is really not getting any stretch... and you/she have explored her form and variations, adjustments, tweaks and improvisations.. and she has given it some time.. eg.. she feels 'no stretch', no tension even after 1 minute or more... and its not challenging her in any physical way...
by orange blossom
Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:29 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Spine Issues
Topic: No movement L5/Sacrum
Replies: 5
Views: 19793

meditation on spine

Recently I saw a picture of an eel and it struck me as a great image and metaphor for spines… I can’t find the exact image that first inspired this thought.. the eel was underwater, and looked a little more ribbon-like than the image i am including.. and you could see its girth more… but the qualiti...
by orange blossom
Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:29 am
Forum: General Yin Yoga Topics
Topic: what are your thougts about dualism?
Replies: 0
Views: 4512

what are your thougts about dualism?

recently my mind was twisting itself about, around the word and concept of dualism... It seems to me dualism is the spice of life… [up/down, north/south, yes/no… you cannot have black without white, good without bad, right without wrong, joy without sorry, life without death. Germs lead to a stronge...
by orange blossom
Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:38 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Knees
Topic: meniscus
Replies: 8
Views: 44728

continued menicus health

My parents avoided doctors and at times i thought they were silly and stubborn.... however over the years I've had a handful of experiences with health care providers (traditional and alternative types) that have made me see the wisdom in their thinking... avoid doctors if you can! I hope your knee ...
by orange blossom
Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:05 am
Forum: Yin Yoga and Knees
Topic: meniscus
Replies: 8
Views: 44728

prolotheraphy

Hello, I've been reading through the posts and thought i would share my experience with "prolotheraphy" and a torn meniscus ... A number of years ago i tore the medial meniscus in my right knee playing volleyball. It hurt, locked swelled, etc...there was no way to ignore it. I was instantly disabled...
by orange blossom
Mon May 30, 2011 4:48 am
Forum: General Yin Yoga Topics
Topic: dedicating my practice to a greater purpose. Really?
Replies: 2
Views: 8765

It's all about prayer.

Dear Bernie, Thank you for the thoughtful reply. Lots of interesting information to digest and even something to amuse. (also, a little “brain yoga” as I stretch my understanding.) I especially enjoyed the the reference to the 2006 prayer study that shows prayer maybe harmful to your health. That’s ...
by orange blossom
Fri May 27, 2011 4:12 am
Forum: General Yin Yoga Topics
Topic: dedicating my practice to a greater purpose. Really?
Replies: 2
Views: 8765

dedicating my practice to a greater purpose. Really?

Hello, I’m new to the forum. I was reading the “Beginning the Practice” section in Yinsights about setting intention. Very Nice reminder. Setting an intention for my practice is something I sometimes do… than it becomes habit and seems to lose some of its power, than it becomes less felt and just do...