BabaG Yoga

“Gracious one, play. the universe is an empty shell wherein your mind frolics infinitely”

One of Shiva’s 112 meditations shared with Paravati in the Vijñāna Bhairava Ta**ra.

Yoga tends to be more about how we do things rather than what we do. As is commonly stated by its various gurus. Here's my interpretation of how we do those things, so that we can call what we do yoga. Using the Patanjali Shastra model of the eight limbs (ashtanga). Would love to hear your thoughts ✌️♥️

yamas and niyamas yoga The Yamas and Niyamas are the foundational qualities required to reach the other states of yoga. They outline the rules of engagement for our yoga practice. According to this structure we need to embody the qualities of Yama and Niyama for the other limbs to arise within us.

The Atlas bone is the first bone in your neck, upon which your skull rests. Named after the Greek God who held the World upon his shoulders 🌍

It’s responsible for the movement of nodding, or extension and flexion. In combination with the Axis bone beneath it, it facilitates rotation. Also known as C1, it’s the one that makes the loud click at the chiropractors 😯

Have a little feel & play with your Atlas today 💀👀

One postural dynamic is never right in all types of movement. It's all comes down to your own self-enquiry. Interesting Insight from Bonnie here...

Tucking Your Tail versus Finding the Connection of Your Tail and Feet A common instruction in yoga, material arts, dance, and other types of movement practices, as well as in rehabilitation therapy modalities is to tuck the tai...

What are the qualities required in our practice to call what we are doing, yoga? Check out the latest blog post on my website or my substack (see link in bio) to find out what makes our yoga, well.. yoga.
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I’ve written a little thing about the interweave of some western philosophers views and the process, practice and state of Yoga. Check out my website or my Substack if you are interested in reading ✌️♥️🙏

https://babag.yoga/blog/plato-play-yoga-nietzsche-and-jung

A decent look at yoga highlighting the benefits of hatha yoga.. It seems as though science agrees with old yogi's about it helping to reverse the aging cycle...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001zdvw

BBC Radio 4 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley, Yoga How yoga can boost your brain and lower your stress, and even reverse signs of ageing.

It certainly does help… coming from somebody who’s riddled with arthritis. When I start taking lessons again I may focus on helping those with arthritis and spinal conditions. As I’ve lived with these myself from my early twenties and have navigated my self-practice to manage these conditions.

Who else would like help in managing arthritis and spinal conditions through movement and mindfullness?

https://yogauonline.com/yoga-and-healthy-aging/yoga-for-arthritis/6-reasons-to-practice-yoga-to-relieve-arthritis-pain-2/?fbclid=IwAR30Yzu74dY4mP0oQ6bxR9W5QVC0hsbVy9gBFdnMBmRGcGhEklziFkHEG-8_aem_AeGrOgAXS_TyGVPmMSn3w7R5QrcvA7wTw8eh50WOvrP6NVhhHUXyVX-YcKc-Y5_sy2s

6 Reasons to Practice Yoga to Relieve Arthritis Pain Arthritis is a painful condition that affects our joints. Movement is key, and yoga for arthritis is a gentle way to relieve joint pain.

YOGA NIDRA or BODY SCAN - often used as a technique for embodied relaxation. Referred to as 'rotation of the consciousness, to withdraw the senses from external stimuli (pratyahara). Taking our brain into the Theta (wave) state of consciousness. Perhaps a method derived from the ta***ic practice of Nyasa. For me, this is where the process of yoga as a self-enquiry begins. Yoga does not happen within the realms of the ordinary mind where attachments, striving and ego dominate.

Next time you drop into a deep relaxed state from this technique, why not try another trip around the body, focussing on the felt sense of your bones, joints and muscles. Maybe a round for each. What can you discover about yourself from a bodily inquiry of proprioception? Give it a go.. It may take some practice but this is where your yoga journey begins 🙏