108 Days of Yoga
themutineer
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Renowned mathematicians view 108 as a number of the wholeness of existence.
The individual numbers 1, 0, and 8 represent one thing, nothing, and everything, or infinity.
Some people claim 108 represents the ultimate reality of the universe as being paradoxically and simultaneously one, emptiness, and infinite.
According to yogic tradition, there are 108 pithas, or sacred sites, throughout India and 108 marma points, or sacred places of the body where consciousness and flesh intersect to give life to the living being.
Please join me on March 1st in my commitment to become present both on and off my mat by practicing yoga once daily for 108 consecutive days. This is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate love, peace, and awareness in your everyday life in order to bring more balance to the mind, body, and soul.
Please note that it is not a requirement that you be a seasoned practitioner to participate - yoga is a great practice for any body of any age to partake in. Also note that I strongly encourage you to tailor this program to meet your own goals, and to focus more on personal growth rather than weight-loss.
In the case that you would like to get an idea of ways in which to create your personal commitment plan, I will share my own:
- To complete at least one hour-long practice daily from March 1st through June 17th
- To complete at least one fifteen-minute-long meditation daily from March 1st through June 17th
- To remove as many animal products, processed foods, sugar, alchohol, and caffeine from my diet
- To introduce as many wholesome, natural, unprocessed foods to my diet
- To commit to living with an intention of love, peace, and awareness in my everyday life
- To commit to honoring myself entirely - my mind, body, and soul
My journey begins today. Will you join me? Please feel free to add me as a friend for support, or message me with any questions you might have.
The individual numbers 1, 0, and 8 represent one thing, nothing, and everything, or infinity.
Some people claim 108 represents the ultimate reality of the universe as being paradoxically and simultaneously one, emptiness, and infinite.
According to yogic tradition, there are 108 pithas, or sacred sites, throughout India and 108 marma points, or sacred places of the body where consciousness and flesh intersect to give life to the living being.
Please join me on March 1st in my commitment to become present both on and off my mat by practicing yoga once daily for 108 consecutive days. This is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate love, peace, and awareness in your everyday life in order to bring more balance to the mind, body, and soul.
Please note that it is not a requirement that you be a seasoned practitioner to participate - yoga is a great practice for any body of any age to partake in. Also note that I strongly encourage you to tailor this program to meet your own goals, and to focus more on personal growth rather than weight-loss.
In the case that you would like to get an idea of ways in which to create your personal commitment plan, I will share my own:
- To complete at least one hour-long practice daily from March 1st through June 17th
- To complete at least one fifteen-minute-long meditation daily from March 1st through June 17th
- To remove as many animal products, processed foods, sugar, alchohol, and caffeine from my diet
- To introduce as many wholesome, natural, unprocessed foods to my diet
- To commit to living with an intention of love, peace, and awareness in my everyday life
- To commit to honoring myself entirely - my mind, body, and soul
My journey begins today. Will you join me? Please feel free to add me as a friend for support, or message me with any questions you might have.
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How is this challenge going for everyone so far?
I am proud to say that I have yet to miss a day, even if I only practiced for 10 minutes (which has only been twice so far, yay me) thank you for opening up this challenge to everyone, I really needed this.0 -
I'm in although I'll be starting late. Is this thread still active?0
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Great challenge. I'd like to join, if a little late. My practice has gone from 5-6 times per week to barely 2 in the last few months. Time to recommit!
I think I will pledge to practice a minimum of 10 sun salutations per day, but aim for a full 90 minute practice every day.0 -
How is this challenge going for everyone so far?
I am proud to say that I have yet to miss a day, even if I only practiced for 10 minutes (which has only been twice so far, yay me) thank you for opening up this challenge to everyone, I really needed this.
Awesome!I'm in although I'll be starting late. Is this thread still active?
Yes - welcome newcomers!0 -
OK 90 minutes down today Yay
I really have no idea how many calories I burn during a class. I do it for the practice but also keep up with a food journal. Oh well, feels great and I love it. 0 -
Just saw this thread. I am currently on my 71 st day of yoga. Actually, the string is longer because I didn't think to count before New YearsEve. My commitment is for some form everyday...even if it is only 15 minutes of breath and stretch. Good luck on the journey! I so look forward to it !0
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I am doing a 30 day challenge in attempt to be more flexible due to 3rd baker's cyst and losing my last 7 lbs. I started March 2, 2013 with my first bikram yoga and I have completed 11 days straight. I may extend my challenge longer but for now I am only doing 30 days!0
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I just did another 60 minutes from home even though it was really late. I hope everyone is doing well.0
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I have realized that I am much better at my home practice in the mornings. Anything after 9am should take place in a class for me. Hmm, the things you learn about yourself when A Challenge is Accepted. :glasses:0
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I have realized that I am much better at my home practice in the mornings. Anything after 9am should take place in a class for me. Hmm, the things you learn about yourself when A Challenge is Accepted. :glasses:
Yep - me too!
I'm struggling today to get in a practice - first day of my period (sorry for the TMI) and it is always a rough day. Going to try a new restorative sequence for "easing menstrual discomfort" - just got a nice new bolster for this very thing!0 -
Going to try a new restorative sequence for "easing menstrual discomfort" - just got a nice new bolster for this very thing!
would love to know the sequence! 0 -
Another day down I would also like the sequence. I tend to find that I only slip during that time in any workout plan or practice. Since I really want to learn Yoga and not just do it for weight loss, I have to keep going even on those days
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Day 13 done for me, staying strong!0
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Here's a menstrual yoga sequence for you guys:
http://www.yogacircle.com/asana_menses.html0 -
Here's a menstrual yoga sequence for you guys:
http://www.yogacircle.com/asana_menses.html
It is very similar to this ^^^ In fact, this site shows you how to use the props.
It comes from "The Yoga Practice Guide: Dynamic Sequencing for home practice and teachers" by Bruce Bowditch. Just got the book last week.
(Hold supported poses for several minutes)
supta baddhakonasana (bolster under back, blocks under knees, hands out to sides)
supta virasana (bolster under back with blanket on bolster, under head, hands out to sides)
supta padangusthasana (block or bolster under thigh)
baddhakonasana (hold 10 breaths)
baddhakonasana (supported, rest arms and head on chair seat placed in front of body)
upavistakonasana (hold 10 breaths)
upavista konasana (supported, rest arms and head on chair seat placed in front of body)
dandasana (hold 10 breaths)
pascimottanasana (rest torso on bolster + blanket(s) )
janu sirsasana (place bolster inside straight leg, in front of foot on thigh - rest torso on bolster)
balasana (rest torso on bolster between knees)
adho mukha svanasana (hold 10 breaths)
prasarita padottanasana (hold 10 breaths)
uttanasana (supported with chair)
viparita dandasana (bolster + blanket under mid-back)
virasana (hold 10 breaths)
parivrtta virasana (hold 10 breaths)
setubandha sarvangasana (bolster under buttocks and thighs, feet on block)
ujjayi pranayama and savasana (bolster + 2 blankets under torso)
You can probably look up these poses online to see how to use the props - just search for: "pose name" + "supported"
Or, I can try to explain!0 -
Hello Yogis! It's so amazing to see you all keeping up with the challenge - awesome achievements!0
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Day 16 completed and so far staying strong. Half way done with my 30 day challenge. Let's keep this party going!0
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I took the day off on Friday. So, now on day three again.
I'm going to keep trying until I get there.0 -
I took the day off on Friday. So, now on day three again.
I'm going to keep trying until I get there.
We can do this. Great attitude!0 -
I'm still here-- great 75 minute class tonight. I'm still new to Yoga and its amazing how beautiful a royal pigeon is. I can't come close yet but to see others do it is just gorgeous. Glad to see this thread is still going. I have done a bit of Yoga everyday since it started even if it wasn't a full hour.0
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Day 18 completed and informed instructor about my knee, baker's cyst, and watching my posture. Still keeping up with my 30 day bikram challenge. Staying strong!!0
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It's been said that it takes about thirty days to form a new habit... Hang in there yogis; for those who began their journey when this thread was first created, this Saturday marks the 30th day of the 108 day challenge!
Remember that you don't necessarily have to sweat it out on your mat every single day to experience the benefits of a consistent yoga practice - aim to take at least 10-15 minutes out of your day to simply become aware of your breath, bridging the gap between the mind and physical body. Recent studies suggest that even this small amount of daily meditation can make a noticable difference in your emotional and physical health!
Congratulations to all of you who have kept up with your routine - you're an inspiration! If you aren't able to make it onto the mat one day, don't lose hope - simply begin again.
Namaste, yogis!0 -
Starting fresh after falling off the wagon... Day 1
It's okay, as long as I don't stop trying everything will fall into place. :bigsmile:0 -
It's been said that it takes about thirty days to form a new habit... Hang in there yogis; for those who began their journey when this thread was first created, this Saturday marks the 30th day of the 108 day challenge!
Remember that you don't necessarily have to sweat it out on your mat every single day to experience the benefits of a consistent yoga practice - aim to take at least 10-15 minutes out of your day to simply become aware of your breath, bridging the gap between the mind and physical body. Recent studies suggest that even this small amount of daily meditation can make a noticable difference in your emotional and physical health!
Congratulations to all of you who have kept up with your routine - you're an inspiration! If you aren't able to make it onto the mat one day, don't lose hope - simply begin again.
Namaste, yogis!
Beautifully said. I'm still here and loving everyday.0 -
Is it too late to join? I've been thinking that I need to commit to a daily practice, and was originally planning to just do it for the month of April, but 108 days seems much better. I'm pledging to do at least one Sun Salutation a day and aim for 30 minutes of asana practice.0
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just finished day 101!0
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just finished day 101!
Amazing! How do you feel? What are some of the changes you have noticed since Day 1?0 -
Well I'm definitely a little late, but I'm interested in starting this today! So that will put this for 5/1 to 8/17
I do yoga at home by myself, I have a dvd I just started, it's called Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Practice with Nicki Doane, here's a link to it on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Yoga-Beginners-Nicki-Doane/product-reviews/B0000A2ZOL
Would anyone recommend a different video or does this one seem good? It kind of has mixed reviews on Amazon.
Thanks and congrats to everyone who have been doing so good with this! I can't wait!
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Welcome, welcome! Ashtanga is a great practice. It's very vigorous and athletic - and while I have not done Nicki Doane's dvd, I have heard good things about her teaching. I'm a hardcore ashtangi, so my go-to dvds are Kino MacGregor's and Sharath Jois' primary series. Let me know how you like Nicki's!0
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Great DVD recommendations-- thank you. All the DVD's I have are not challenging enough anymore but would like to start adding to my practice.
(Hides head wile saying) I didn't even know there was an Ashtanga primary:)0
