This is my Zen teacher, Ella, who also does some yoga.    I was trying
to figure out what this pose is called. She is quite adept and can hold
that position for a really long time.

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Dave K wrote:
> This is my Zen teacher, Ella, who also does some yoga.    I was trying
> to figure out what this pose is called. She is quite adept and can hold
> that position for a really long time.
>
> http://tinypic.com/k00k7b.jpg
>

It's a variation of Jathara Parivartanasana.  Side Leg Roll or
Reclining Belly Twist.  Fortunately for your teacher she has
a genetic advantage with her shoulder joints.  There is also
a simlar position from Namaskar Yoga's Saludo del Gato (Salute
to the Cat).  Namaskar Yoga is a style originated in South America.

Wade

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Wade Humeniuk wrote:
> Dave K wrote: 
>
> It's a variation of Jathara Parivartanasana.  Side Leg Roll or
> Reclining Belly Twist.  Fortunately for your teacher she has
> a genetic advantage with her shoulder joints.  There is also
> a simlar position from Namaskar Yoga's Saludo del Gato (Salute
> to the Cat).  Namaskar Yoga is a style originated in South America.
>
> Wade

Do you think Ella was happy with her Namaskar experience?  I know my
cat has tried some yoga workshops away from home and usually is finicky
about the studio.  She says it doesn't smell right, or she is offended
when they start the class with downward facing dog.  Fortunately she is
able to practice in the privacy of our home.  Her favorite one seems to
be "curled up where the sunlight hits the couch" pose.  I forget the
sanskrit for that.

Stu

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S2 wrote:

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> Wade Humeniuk wrote: 
>
> Do you think Ella was happy with her Namaskar experience?  I know my
> cat has tried some yoga workshops away from home and usually is finicky
> about the studio.  She says it doesn't smell right, or she is offended
> when they start the class with downward facing dog.  Fortunately she is
> able to practice in the privacy of our home.  Her favorite one seems to
> be "curled up where the sunlight hits the couch" pose.  I forget the
> sanskrit for that.
>
> Stu
>

I've read somewhere that yoga may have started with people watching
animals, how they move and stretch and so on. Could be some kind of
schamanism or perhaps hunting-magic involved too, imitating animals
would help you attract or work with an animal spirit, turn into the
animal or just help you understand it in order to hunt it better.

Many asanas are still named after animals, too.

S.

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Sevenhundred Elves wrote:
> S2 wrote:
> 
>
> I've read somewhere that yoga may have started with people watching
> animals, how they move and stretch and so on. Could be some kind of
> schamanism or perhaps hunting-magic involved too, imitating animals
> would help you attract or work with an animal spirit, turn into the
> animal or just help you understand it in order to hunt it better.
>
> Many asanas are still named after animals, too.
>
> S.

It definately makes sense. Animals are capable of such extraordinary
physical feats.. I could see wanting to imitate that, thinking you
could somehow get their power.

And of course, Ella teaches me zen all the time.  Becuase I ask her
questions about it and she just looks at me, or meows or walks away.
So adept!

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Dave K wrote:

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> It definately makes sense. Animals are capable of such extraordinary
> physical feats.. I could see wanting to imitate that, thinking you
> could somehow get their power.
>
> And of course, Ella teaches me zen all the time.  Becuase I ask her
> questions about it and she just looks at me, or meows or walks away.
> So adept!


it is easy..
they are just able to still their mind very easily, and by doing so,
their energy flows more easily and they became more flexible.

do they know what stress is?

are they hurried what to do tomorrow?

do they feel guilty about something that went wrong?

If we were able to behave like them..

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moon wrote:
> Dave K wrote:
> 
>
>
> it is easy..
> they are just able to still their mind very easily, and by doing so,
> their energy flows more easily and they became more flexible.
>
> do they know what stress is?
>
> are they hurried what to do tomorrow?
>
> do they feel guilty about something that went wrong?
>
> If we were able to behave like them..

I tried, but I had to go to work, to get money to buy the cat food..

They do rub off on you though.  Cats anyway. They are like anxiety
sponges.

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On 2006-01-09 15:01:23 -0800, "Dave K" <dkotschess@yahoo.com> said:

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> moon wrote: 

Yes.  My cat gets easily stressed out.  She nearly broke a lamp the
other day when a neighbor kitty came into our yard.[vbcol=seagreen] 

You have not had to deal with Cinnamon when she wants to get brushed in
the morning.  Obsessive-compulsive mixed with non stop kvetching until
I get out the brush.
[vbcol=seagreen] 

Ever see a cat accidently slip and then try to cover like thats what
they meant to happen?[vbcol=seagreen] 
>
> I tried, but I had to go to work, to get money to buy the cat food..
>
> They do rub off on you though.  Cats anyway. They are like anxiety
> sponges.

I agree with the rubbing-off part.  Its gotten to the point where I
can't wear corduroy pants.
--
~Stu
Happy as my present species even though I can't lick my own XXX.

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Stu wrote:
> On 2006-01-09 15:01:23 -0800, "Dave K" <dkotschess@yahoo.com> said:
> 
>
> Yes.  My cat gets easily stressed out.  She nearly broke a lamp the
> other day when a neighbor kitty came into our yard. 
>
> You have not had to deal with Cinnamon when she wants to get brushed in
> the morning.  Obsessive-compulsive mixed with non stop kvetching until
> I get out the brush.

haha!  Someone with a more spoiled cat than me.  That's funny.
 
>
> Ever see a cat accidently slip and then try to cover like thats what
> they meant to happen?

I think that's vanity..
 
>
> I agree with the rubbing-off part.  Its gotten to the point where I
> can't wear corduroy pants.
> --
> ~Stu
> Happy as my present species even though I can't lick my own XXX.

Well, we just have to work harder at it than other species.. Isn't
that the ultimate goal of yoga?

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> Well, we just have to work harder at it than other species.. Isn't
> that the ultimate goal of yoga?

Yes.  The Yoga Sutras state that:

We have attained the highest form of liberation when we can freely lick
our own butts.

My translation of the original sanskrit may be a bit off but I think
its close.

Stu

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