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  • shakti
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    August 14, 2008 at 7:44 pm
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    in reply to: Injured my knee in Head to Knee pose #3406

    Hi,
    I did something similar my very first class during eagle pose. While trying to wrap my leg around my calf, my knee buckled and I felt a weird pop…well the next day my knee was killing me! It got really swollen, and made squishy noises when I went up stairs, as well as hurt like crazy. So I took to icing it-20 minutes on, 20 off as well as taking some Advil to help reduce the swelling. I went back to class once it didn’t hurt so much, but took it easy on poses where I was balancing on that leg. Eventually, it got better….but it did take a week or so. to be honest, it still makes squishy noises when I walk up stairs!
    Namaste

    ps. try Arnica gel or Tiger Balm too!

    shakti
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    August 14, 2008 at 7:25 pm
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    in reply to: Morning Class Preparation #3405

    Hi,
    I’ve found that taking the early morning class is such an amazing way to start the day. Although it is VERY difficult to get myself out of bed! The studio I go to has a 6am class everyday. Usually I’ll get up around 5am, have some juice, water and a piece of fruit and get to class by 5:40 to lay in savasna and stretch before class. I am definitely not as bendy as I am in the evening classes, but I find it much easier to relax my mind and stay focused. And when I’m leaving the studio refreshed and revived, I feel like nothing can bring me down!
    Namaste

    shakti
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    July 18, 2008 at 7:05 pm
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    in reply to: What DO you eat? #3331

    Hi all!
    One of my favorite post-yoga treats is Kombucha tea….my favorite is the gingerberry flavor. Tastes yummy and is good for you (although it’s a little costly-$3.00 a bottle). It’s also great to drink before class, however it makes you a little burpy-Look out in half-moon!
    Also, a fabulous cookbook I suggest is ‘Vegetarian Food For Friends’ by Jane Noraika. Delicious recipes and beautiful photographs….but if I’m not in the mood for serious cooking, I’ll just stir-fry some tofu, veggies and avocado for lots of protein and flavor.
    Yum!
    Namaste

    shakti
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    July 18, 2008 at 6:49 pm
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    in reply to: can't grab my elbows each other #3330

    Ha! It was a bit of a dig on the dialog…..thanks for the response, and once again for the support and information.
    One of my close friends (who brought me to my first class!)is a teacher and has recently shown me a few stretching poses to do after class, which I think are the same you suggested. Unfortunately, she lives a few hours away otherwise she would help me after class. However the teachers at the studio I go to are really understanding and supportive and willing to work with all the different issues people come in with!

    Oh, and I read the hamstring post last week, and realized that I too was going about my stretch in the wrong way. The photos were a huge help-so thank you once again!
    Namaste

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