Comments on: Yoga http://sethigherstandards.com/2007/08/08/yoga/ Ramblings from a 30-something ultra-marathoning yogi with a day job. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:41:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Ravi Raman http://sethigherstandards.com/2007/08/08/yoga/#comment-775 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:33:56 +0000 http://www.sethigherstandards.com/yoga/#comment-775 Cynthia: I would really advise cutting back or stopping caffeine consumption in the week prior to the training. It will greatly improve your ability to focus, maintain high energy levels through the event and not suffer withdrawal. I am not saying that coffee or caffeine is bad for you, I am just saying that since you aren’t going to have it during the week, the last thing you want is to suffer through withdrawal with all the other stuff going on.

As for veggie stuff, try a stir-fry with a variety of veggies and tofu over rice. You can’t go wrong there.

]]> By: Cynthia http://sethigherstandards.com/2007/08/08/yoga/#comment-774 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:26:47 +0000 http://www.sethigherstandards.com/yoga/#comment-774 Thanks for the helpful response, Ravi! Looks like we should be able to meet each other in the Catskills. How great! I am enjoying reading your posts. You seem to have it all together… :-)

I am up early as usual, drinking my black coffee, and trying to decide if I should do a fruit fast today or not. Yesterday I ate awful – lots of sugar and a couple glasses of wine – and am not sure if the detoxing would be too difficult. Should I quit sugar for a bit like you did before I give it a whirl? Not sure….

How important is it to give up caffeine before boot camp? I have friends who said to just bring some starbucks drinks to have in the morning if I don’t want to experience headaches….

I’ve been trying a vegetarian diet with my daughter of late – except I do eat fish and dairy. Not a vegan as yet! Any simple plant based favorites you like that have ingredients that are easy to attain? There is not Whole Foods near me!

Namaste,

Cynthia

]]> By: Ravi Raman http://sethigherstandards.com/2007/08/08/yoga/#comment-773 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:40:43 +0000 http://www.sethigherstandards.com/yoga/#comment-773 Hi Cynthia, you will have an amazing time at Level 1! In fact, I am planning on attending as an assistant :)

The fruit fast will be a great experience. Check out my post for some tips: http://www.sethigherstandards.com/3-day-fruit-fast-recap/

As for Crow, just keep at it. Look down and slightly forward, and just bringing one foot up at a time. Also try doing a wide-legged squat (Malasana) to help open your hips…that can help you get your knees higher onto your arms. The biggest thing is to just keep trying. You’ll get there!

]]> By: Cynthia http://sethigherstandards.com/2007/08/08/yoga/#comment-772 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:34:31 +0000 http://www.sethigherstandards.com/yoga/#comment-772 I am going to a Level One training in five weeks…also the Catskills! As mostly a novice at yoga, I am a little nervous but also thrilled for the opportunity. I am thinking about doing a fruit fast in the next day or two to try it out so the three day fast will not seem so daunting during my training. Any hints on doing Crow? Still can’t seem to get my knees up on my elbows!

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