Tag Archives: instinct
The body remembers
Several years ago I had my first chance at attempting a handstand. Though a seasoned Yogi and well versed with headstands (that is head-stand, not hand-stand,) I never before tried that pose. Taking a class at another studio, the instructor had … Continue reading
Touching and personal space
We are social creatures; well, at least to a point. Earlier today, I attended a yoga class at a town I am visiting. The instructor welcomed me warmly. At some point, I became aware that she was touching me, albeit … Continue reading
Fallinphobia (the fear of falling into uncanny places…)
Have you ever used toilets such as the ones deployed on camping grounds, nature trails and alike? Where you know you are standing atop of a large dig, filled with feces and other bodily fluids? If so, have you ever felt an irrational … Continue reading
How to respond when being pushed
Practicing Push Hands with my practice buddies earlier today, I received an insightful suggestion: when I am being pushed and locked into a position where, seemingly, I have no other alternative but to use force to try and free myself … Continue reading