Jennifer arrived today - safely and soundly! I went over to Randy's house after practice this morning and there she was. We didn't have any other classes today so we decided to go back to town. I needed to find a copy of the Bhagavad Gita and David had asked me to buy a scarf for him at a specific place. Wow - this place turned out to be amazing and I was able to find the two most important gifts I'd been asked to get which were a scarf for Lucy and a scarf for Grace. Here are some photos from the day.
Also here are a few more words on utplitihi sent in as a supplement to my blog:
This is not a correction of your commentary on UthPluthi, just a supplement.
According to Guruji via 'Yoga Mala', UthPluthi strengthens the waist and perfects uddiyana and mula bandha; over time it will gradually open the three granthis.
According to Guruji via 'Yoga Mala', UthPluthi strengthens the waist and perfects uddiyana and mula bandha; over time it will gradually open the three granthis.
Gregor Maehle adds that it "is one of the best postures for restoring energy. It eliminates fatigue at the end of the practice."
David Swenson has commented that it is put at the end of the practice to get the prana flowing strongly before entering deep relaxation enabling the prana to course through every part of the body doing it's healing work. The 'pranic wash' you've noted.
These are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie! I am thoroughly enjoying your blog! Your pictures are beautiful! So glad you met Vivian and Aeryk.
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