Friday, 09. November 2007
Kermit does Yoga

Spinal twists:

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  • Roll onto your side & bring your self to sit cross legged.
  • Make a controlled rotation to your left while thinking of your spine spiralling upwards. Take the rotation more into the middle & upper back.
  • Place your left hand on the floor behind/beside you & your right hand on your left knee for support.
  • Repeat, turning to the right side.


For the lunges:

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  • Come back onto your hands & knees & bring your left foot forward to come into a low lunge stretching the hips, groin & thighs.
  • Be sure that the left ankle is directly under the knee & that the trailing leg is straight out behind you. The back foot may be flat or toes may be curled under.
  • Gently lower the hips downward & forwards while thinking of the spine lengthening out through the top of the head.
  • You can leave the hands on the floor, bring them to the front thigh or even raise them above your head with the palms touching.
  • Repeat on the other side.


Quad stretches:

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  • Come to stand (you may need a wall for balance)
  • Hold onto the ankle of the left leg with the left hand to create a stretch in the front thigh.
  • DO NOT allow the knee to come out to the side or the spine to over arch.
  • Repeat on the other leg.


To perform Aikido, Jui-Jitsu, Yoga, Pilates, or something similar your body needs to be relaxed & supple. For this reason it's recommend that you incorporate regular stretching into your practice.
Aiming to stretch for 10-15 minutes 4-6 times a week not only helps to keep the body supple, but it also introduces the habit of regular practice into your life.

So - Kermit the Frog is demonstrating 15 Stretches. Tip: print off & use it in your daily practice.
And here is a small beginner's guide to stretching: How to Stretch.

To find out more about stretching visit ExTension & Recovery Yoga by Sam Dworkis. With some free lessons ...
Category: Yoga & Fitness |




Lost Treasures of Tibet

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Dharmachakra

With each hand, the index finger and thumbtouch to form a circle. This gesture symbolizes the time when the Buddha first told his companions of his enlightenment.

The two circles represent the Wheel of Dharma, or the teaching of Buddha. The hands are held in front of the heart to signify that this teachings come from the heart.

Deciphering Buddha Imagery
What you need to know to recognize an image of Buddha.


It wasn't until 1950 that the first European set foot in Mustang, a hidden Tibetan kingdom in the northwest of Nepal, and it was officially closed to other foreigners until 1992.
Tour Mustang
A self-guided tour of this fascinating realm high in the Himalayas.

Also:
Before and After
Watch as centuries of grime are removed from nine stunning paintings in Lo Monthang's Thubchen monastery.

And:
Creating a Wall Painting
Conservation experts and local people revive Mustang's age-old artistic traditions.

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You may also like to see the one hour-long program 'Lost Treasures of Tibet'.
The program is divided into seven chapters. Select QuickTime, RealVideo, or Windows Media Player for viewing. And here is the program transcript.

All from Lost Treasures of Tibet by NOVA.
Category: Religion & Early Cultures |


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