I'm not exactly new to yoga, but I've never practiced on a regular basis - just taken classes every once in awhile. I LOVE how it makes me feel, though.
Does anyone have a quick, 10-15 minute relaxing flow they do before bed? I'm a runner, so stretching the lower half of my body is always important, but I'm mostly just looking for something that will help put the final "finish" on my day.
Thanks!
ML
Does anyone have a quick, 10-15 minute relaxing flow they do before bed? I'm a runner, so stretching the lower half of my body is always important, but I'm mostly just looking for something that will help put the final "finish" on my day.
Thanks!
ML
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Re: Help for "newbie"
Mon, November 27, 2006 - 11:10 AMIf I am super jittery before bed, I usually try to center myself, but I go through every little muscle on the body, starting on the big toe and up, and try to consiously relax it. Kind of like Uma Thurman in Kill Bill: "Move your big toe." Except mine is, "Relax the muscle in your big toe."
It sounds kind of silly, but I've noticed that I carry tension in some weird places. It definitely helps to relax my muscles, making it easier to fall asleep. -
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Re: Help for "newbie"
Mon, November 27, 2006 - 11:53 AMI know what you're talking about. My (now on a long baby break) yoga instructor used to take us through that at the end of each class. It is a great way to relax. Thanks for the tip - I'll have to start incorporating that into my end of day routine.
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Re: Help for "newbie"
Thu, May 3, 2007 - 6:07 AMWhat I may suggest is that once all your physical exercices (hatha, pranayama, etc...) are done is to move on to another 'realm'.
ex.: meditating suppine, introspecting one's day, and preparing for dreamwork
(which to me involves calling a for angelic protection before going off to sleep).
All the best,
Lovingly,
Mark.
