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Walt Zingmatilder

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« Reply #25 on: June 13, 2015, 12:24:15 PM »
Lenny strikes me as a preternaturally cheerful old stick, and well-balanced to boot.

LOL...........Shaker on being ''well-balanced'' what a laugh.

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« Reply #26 on: June 13, 2015, 12:29:23 PM »
Lenny strikes me as a preternaturally cheerful old stick, and well-balanced to boot.

LOL...........Shaker on being ''well-balanced'' what a laugh.

His balance is better than yours, but that wouldn't be difficult! ;D

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« Reply #27 on: June 13, 2015, 12:35:41 PM »
Blimey!
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« Reply #28 on: June 13, 2015, 01:06:02 PM »
I think the less I say here, the better!

Anybody who wants to contribute to my retirement fund, feel free!  :)

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« Reply #29 on: June 13, 2015, 01:10:25 PM »
I think the less I say here, the better!

Anybody who wants to contribute to my retirement fund, feel free!  :)


Can't afford it.   :-[  But happy birthday, when it comes.
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« Reply #30 on: June 13, 2015, 01:15:22 PM »
I think the less I say here, the better!

Anybody who wants to contribute to my retirement fund, feel free!  :)


Can't afford it.   :-[  But happy birthday, when it comes.

Thank you, and all the best for yours! :)

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« Reply #31 on: June 13, 2015, 01:17:31 PM »
Happy whenever-it-is Leonardo! I assume that for a big round number you're pushing the boat out?
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« Reply #32 on: June 13, 2015, 02:50:05 PM »
Happy whenever-it-is Leonardo! I assume that for a big round number you're pushing the boat out?

Thanks, Steve! I am doing my best to make it just another birthday, so it'll be just out to dinner with a few friends ... but no doubt they will insist on a little champagne as well.

I can't drink too much, because I shall have to drive ... Hugh never learnt because as an Irishman he considered it would interfere with his drinking.  :)

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« Reply #33 on: June 13, 2015, 02:56:56 PM »
Happy whenever-it-is Leonardo! I assume that for a big round number you're pushing the boat out?

Thanks, Steve! I am doing my best to make it just another birthday, so it'll be just out to dinner with a few friends ... but no doubt they will insist on a little champagne as well.

I can't drink too much, because I shall have to drive ... Hugh never learnt because as an Irishman he considered it would interfere with his drinking.  :)

Please give us the exact date, we don't want to miss wishing you Happy Birthday.

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« Reply #34 on: June 13, 2015, 03:08:49 PM »
The 29th. Roses. It's a public holiday in Rome ... not in my honour, but I'm in "good" company!  ;D

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« Reply #35 on: June 13, 2015, 03:37:47 PM »
The 29th. Roses. It's a public holiday in Rome ... not in my honour, but I'm in "good" company!  ;D

Thanks Leonard. :)

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« Reply #36 on: June 20, 2015, 05:50:05 AM »
Hi everyone,

I think I have written about the Surya Namaskar before. On the eve of the International Yoga Day here it is again for those who may want to practice it.  The Surya Namaskar is one of the most important and effective practices in the Yoga system.

You can do it once or twice or any number of times you can. Those who can't do the full exercise could try to do at least those parts that they can.  Do it slowly holding each position for a few seconds.

https://in.news.yahoo.com/video/yoga-12-steps-surya-namaskar-061000163.html

Cheers.

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« Reply #37 on: June 20, 2015, 08:47:41 AM »
Happy whenever-it-is Leonardo! I assume that for a big round number you're pushing the boat out?
Go on, get a tattoo.

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« Reply #38 on: June 21, 2015, 05:46:05 AM »
Today is International Yoga Day.

Hope some of you practice some asanas on this day. Or the Surya namaskar.

At least try these five asanas.

http://www.ndtv.com/sites/fitnesschallenge/photosdetails/international-yoga-day-5-yoga-poses-for-common-health-problems-19982?Page=1&ID=19982&#photo

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« Reply #39 on: June 21, 2015, 09:48:13 AM »
Whilst a few of the moves can be useful as stretches, I steer clear of the practice in general because of the underlying pinciples of Yoga.
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« Reply #40 on: June 21, 2015, 09:51:52 AM »
Which are what?
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« Reply #41 on: June 21, 2015, 09:58:28 AM »
Whilst a few of the moves can be useful as stretches, I steer clear of the practice in general because of the underlying pinciples of Yoga.

Some Christians and Muslims have objections to the practice of Yoga because they think of it as a Hindu practice.  Even in India some Muslim and Christian organisations keep raising objections routinely.

Of course, there is no compulsion on anyone to practice Yoga.  Its a matter of personal choice. Even among Hindus there is no compulsion on Yoga. There are other paths open to them such as devotional, ritualistic, philosophical study and so on. 

All paths lead to the same goal....we believe. 

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« Reply #42 on: June 21, 2015, 10:13:25 AM »

Nothing wrong with doing a few stretches;  in fact, it's essential really.  Can't manage today, though, as I'm tired out from being up early to watch the over-eighties mid-summer high jump competition.
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« Reply #43 on: June 21, 2015, 10:45:42 AM »
There's a programme on BBC1 today at 2:20pm, 'Bend It Like Britain.'
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« Reply #44 on: June 21, 2015, 10:55:41 AM »
There's a programme on BBC1 today at 2:20pm, 'Bend It Like Britain.'

Might have a look.  I was going down to the pub to watch Morris dancing for mid-summer.  Unfortunately, Morris can't make it.
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« Reply #45 on: June 21, 2015, 01:09:22 PM »
Whilst a few of the moves can be useful as stretches, I steer clear of the practice in general because of the underlying pinciples of Yoga.

They can be a bit prickly!
Ah, but I was so much older then ... I'm younger than that now

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« Reply #46 on: June 21, 2015, 03:04:05 PM »
Whilst a few of the moves can be useful as stretches, I steer clear of the practice in general because of the underlying pinciples of Yoga.

Some Christians and Muslims have objections to the practice of Yoga because they think of it as a Hindu practice.  Even in India some Muslim and Christian organisations keep raising objections routinely.

Of course, there is no compulsion on anyone to practice Yoga.  Its a matter of personal choice. Even among Hindus there is no compulsion on Yoga. There are other paths open to them such as devotional, ritualistic, philosophical study and so on. 

All paths lead to the same goal....we believe.

The vicar of a church not far from here banned yoga because its goal of 'enlightenment' was 'against Christian principles' and could allow in 'evil'.

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« Reply #47 on: June 21, 2015, 03:37:34 PM »
Of course, there is no compulsion on anyone to practice Yoga.  Its a matter of personal choice. Even among Hindus there is no compulsion on Yoga. There are other paths open to them such as devotional, ritualistic, philosophical study and so on. 

All paths lead to the same goal....we believe.
Sriram, perhaps you need to delve further into the history and nature of Yoga.  It is generally practiced by older Hindus (you are not very likely to find yongsters practising it in India) who are looking to prepare themselves for death.  It is a means of slowing one's life systems down prior to death.  Or, at least, that is what I have ben taught by Hindus over 10 years of living in India and Nepal.
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« Reply #48 on: June 21, 2015, 03:43:10 PM »
The vicar of a church not far from here banned yoga because its goal of 'enlightenment' was 'against Christian principles' and could allow in 'evil'.
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« Reply #49 on: June 21, 2015, 04:23:36 PM »
Of course, there is no compulsion on anyone to practice Yoga.  Its a matter of personal choice. Even among Hindus there is no compulsion on Yoga. There are other paths open to them such as devotional, ritualistic, philosophical study and so on. 

All paths lead to the same goal....we believe.
Sriram, perhaps you need to delve further into the history and nature of Yoga.  It is generally practiced by older Hindus (you are not very likely to find yongsters practising it in India) who are looking to prepare themselves for death.  It is a means of slowing one's life systems down prior to death.  Or, at least, that is what I have ben taught by Hindus over 10 years of living in India and Nepal.


I don't know from where you get your information, Hope.  I have been practicing Yoga for more than 30 years living in India and have studied it fairly well.

Yoga was one of the first 'Sramana' practices in India. Enlightenment through mental and physical effort.  It was the way of the ascetics and hermits originally.  As it became more organised some teachers began to teach it in their ashrams.

But, in ancient times  finding  teachers was difficult and students had to travel far and wide to find one. Also the conditions for receiving the teaching were very stringent. The student had to show the required inclination. (no mass classes those days).  The student had to live in the gurus ashram for 2-3 years and learn the practice one to one. This is why Yoga was not very wide spread in ancient days and only some adepts practiced it.

Some Buddhists considered Yoga and some of the kriyas as self mortification. From this was born the 'middle path'. Most Buddhists therefore shunned Yoga. It was considered an extreme practice.

But once it got formalized, Yoga was taught by many teachers and many young people have been learning it for decades. Today most youngsters in India practice Yoga. 

The point about Yoga is that it is not considered as merely a physical exercise. The practice has very significant effect on the mind and emotions. This could make it unsuitable for emotionally unstable persons.....unless practiced under the supervision of an expert.

Most Christians prefer the devotional path (bhakti marga) and the path of service (Karma marga). They don't prefer the Yogic path or the philosophical path. Which is fine.  Whatever works for them!

Actually, in the Gita the word 'Yoga' is used as a general path rather than as a specific system of practice. Hence the Gita mentions Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Karma Yoga.....as different paths to salvation or freedom (mukti).  So...nowadays the word 'Yoga' is used both in its general sense and in its specific sense (which is most often).