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Lauri commented on (un)relaxeddad's blog post 'Grrr...Struggling!'

It's the blessing and the curse of Primary Series: It's great to fall back on because you just DO, you don't have to think ... but, you don't have to think. Maybe that's why you're bored -- you're not engaging your creativity!

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Lauri commented on (un)relaxeddad's blog post 'Grrr...Struggling!'

Time can be an evil enemy! Your comment about the class is a keen observation. As much as I've learned from a home practice, not much can beat the energy of a class and the guidance of a good teacher. Classes really help keep me inspired as a stud...

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At 4:34pm on April 25, 2009, ElDee said…: Have not checked in on WoYo for ages! Your studio looks amazing, so good to see everything come to fruition for you....or at least come to the stage where you can begin your journey for real! You must be well into your first few months by now....where did March and April go! Help! Anyways, hope all is going well for you, i'm sure it is. Your work ethic has been evident through your posts so there can be nothing but good coming for your business even in these hard times.

At 9:26am on February 12, 2009, Margaret Burns Vap said…: hi lauri! I've got an athleta coupon to send you as you are a january prize winner - so can you send me your address when you have a chance? thanks and namaste.

At 3:21pm on February 2, 2009, Patrick said…: Hey Lauri,

Thanks for the comment, and yes, everything's lookin' up now! Good luck with the studio--that's in Mnpls, yes?

At 5:42pm on January 23, 2009, ElDee said…: I'm feeling the cheese bit. Blue cheese and quince paste on oatcakes....yum! But meat....I was a veggie for 10 years, lapsed now but I still find it really hard to eat meat more than once or twice a week...messes with my IBS in a big way...eww TMI! But I do love a big ol' steak every now and again. Muscle food....mmmmm

At 5:17pm on January 23, 2009, ElDee said…: You see that must be it....so much more ass padding here!:) Don't know what I would do without all that sugar, wheat and everything else you are not eating right now. Ireland is a bleak place foodwise at this time or year for seasonal veg unless you really really like cabbage and turnip......and you cannot have that on a class day!:)

At 3:39pm on January 23, 2009, ElDee said…: About jump throughs.....I don't think I can possibly give you any tips! I'm starting from nowhere so what I think of as a decent jump through is very, very clunky and not exactly Kinoesque:) My idea of "getting better" at them is managing to get some lift from down dog and land without a thump with legs crossed between my hands. Beyond that....nada:) But the (very odd) time I do manage to land with my crossed heels in front of me....maybe once or twice per practice recently. So no big deal really, but it is for me!! The only thing is, I have no idea what I do those times that it happens but it does feel different. Wow! I'm sure that really helped;D

At 11:20am on January 14, 2009, Portside said…: When I have a Wednesday evening or Saturday morning I try to make it to the Jiva class local to me - don't think I could be called a Jiva diva. However, there's something about the chanting that I really love. Also, for me, it's a nice break from the structure of Ashtanga.

Bummer there aren't many Jiva classes out there!

At 9:23am on January 10, 2009, Patrick said…: I just put this on my page too, for advice for whoever's reading:

Well done! A friend once said, about that pose, "The toe is the Precious. Do not let go of the Precious." This helped me fix my attention and I did, soon after that, keep the bind and lock the rollup.

At 9:48am on January 6, 2009, Patrick said…: Hey Lauri! Good to hear from you, sorry I went radio silence on you for a while...

Yeah, Intermediate usually really ramps up the energy, but it was a pretty chill practice as I handle heavy things from the New Year. Ok, here's the deal with the twist. Basically you roll up from a half-lotus plow position, OVER your arm wrapped around your back, to a one-leg-folded-back half-lotus bound twist. Make any sense? It is pure into-the-wild.

At 4:46pm on January 5, 2009, ElDee said…: Thanks for the comment....maybe I'm just feeling tired today and I'll be in love with ashtanga again for the rest of the week but I did promise myself not to self censor (too much) while blogging this month or otherwise I might never do it at all. Anyway, as well as not to do primary today my body also said to have some hot chocolate so I guess I better do that.....sigh;)

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What type of yoga do you practice?

I can't decide! Vinyasa flow (hot and otherwise), kundalini, jivamukti, forrest and anusara. Just started learning the ashtanga primary series.

I also love, love, love mantra and kirtan, and I'm starting to learn how to drum.

How long have you been practicing yoga?

9 years

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Silver lining: progress

So, until I tweak the schedule at the new studio, I pretty much have to show up just in case. On the times when no one shows up -- like this morning at 6 (and yes, people do come that early on Monday & Wednesday!) -- I try to turn it into an opportunity for my own practice.

I pretty much knew nobody would come today, so I started early, at 5:53. Back home to Primary! By 6:48 I had made it through to the finishing poses. OK, OK, I did skip Mari D, my Supta K was lame and I didn't try Garba P… Continue

Posted on March 19, 2009 at 9:35am —

Day ?????: I've lost track

Hi WoYogis -- Apologies, I haven't been online much ... I've been birthing Drishti Yoga! It is done, we are open, and we have actual people walking through the door to take yoga. It has been an amazing experience. Exhausting, but amazing.

I did OK for a while keeping up w… Continue

Posted on March 17, 2009 at 4:40pm — 3 Comments

Feb. 18: Primary plus!

Just now, a co-worker sent me this article from Slate on the 6th Annual International Yoga Asana Championship. Funny! Scary! Definitely worth reading.

This morning, what seems to be my new gold-standard: 45-minute version of Primary. I didn't even really have to argue with myself today. And it did feel pretty good, but my low back was still feeling tight. I did manage urdhva dhanu, for 5 full breaths, and it didn't hurt but I could ju… Continue

Posted on February 18, 2009 at 4:34pm — 5 Comments

Feb. 17: A break of sorts

This morning should have been my full Primary session with Ted. Instead, I stayed home for a workmanlike 45-min. version on my own.

Yesterday afternoon I knew my energy level wouldn't match the intensity I've come to expect and demand from -- and love about! -- our sessions. So, trying to be wise, trying to listen, I decided not to go. It's always a diffucult choice. Ego and all.

But, then I did some weird thing to my left shoulder as I walked in to teach my class last night; it was pai… Continue

Posted on February 17, 2009 at 9:26am —

Feb. 16: Ahhhhhh, Monday

Not only is it a break from studio labor, it is back to my yoga routine. Here's the latest studio pic, which shows (sort of, sorry, it's a bit dark) all the walls painted, mirrors back up, and -- best of all -- new floor installed.