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See this mat? Sometimes you should sit down on it.
There have been a lot of newbies at my yoga studio lately (thanks, Living Social!) and I’ve noticed that no matter how many times they are told that they should sit down if they feel overwhelmed during class, they are totally reluctant to do so.
I’ve been practicing four times a week for almost 3 years and I still sit out a posture when I am feeling spent. The newbies seem to think sitting out makes them weak.
That’s wrong.
Sitting out means you are respectful: you are respecting yourself, but you are also being respectful to others. If you don’t sit when you need to, you are probably pacing, throwing up, passing out, guzzling water, fanning yourself or running out of the room. All those things are much more distracting and rude to others than sitting quietly on your mat.
Sitting out means you are brave: sure, most people around you will be doing postures but you are not a lemming. You are individual enough to choose a different path when you need to. In this instance – screw the 98%.
Sitting out means you are present: you are practicing today. What you did or didn’t do yesterday is irrelevant. It’s gone. Let it go.
Sitting out means you are connected to your body: you are listening. You are not just bulldozing your way through because you think it makes you look cool.
Sitting out means you are humble: yoga is about honesty and killing the ego. When Bikram tells us to get in the hot room and “kill your self” this is what he is talking about. The true Self (with a capital S) would never worry about something so silly as this. So get over your self (with a small s) and sit your ass down.
Whether you are a newbie or an experienced practitioner, never ever let your pride keep you from hitting the mat when you need to. Of course, if you could do Trikanasana, but you would rather just chill on your mat like you are at a really humid picnic – that’s weak. But that’s generally not why we come to class.
When you do sit, sit proudly. Don’t crumple up in a ball or try to hide behind your towel. Sit tall. Get back on top of your breath. Meditate. Be grateful for this opportunity to sit on your mat and be grateful for that moment when you can get back up to join the rest of the community.
In those kinds of moments, you are truly living the practice.
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Thanks for this. I am definitely an uber type-A person and *so far* I have not had to sit out a pose (though I don’t go as often as most Bikram devotees), and so I kind of dread and fear the day when I will feel like I should. I know it’s coming, and I worry that I won’t be able to get over my pride or my “I don’t want to break my streak!” tendencies enough to do the right thing. I’ll try to keep your advice in mind and get my head in a new place about sitting down so that when that class does come (and I am sure it will!), I can handle it with grace rather than beating myself up for it or pressing on through it.
You’ve never sat out?!?!? WOW! You are a machine! Maybe you should sit one out, just to get it out of the way! 🙂
Hey Mooper…..I am also an uber Type A personality. When you do release yourself (and you will) to sitting out/down so you can recover and really learn the poses, you will feel amazing!! You will get there and I promise you, it’s a beautiful, beautiful place filled with grace and peace. The poses start to make sense, your practice really begins to mean something special to you and you perform like a swan when you “give in.” So, I will raise my detox drink to you now in early celebration of you getting there!!! Cheers!!!
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Oh man, I love this. It took me a long time to gain the mindset of “Sitting out just means I am TIRED.” (And by “gain the mindset,” i mean “keep telling myself but still not really believing it”). It doesn’t mean I’m a bad person. Or a terrible student. Or weak and pathetic. There is no morality attached to this choice. Deciding to sit out a pose is absolutely not a reflection of anything other than the fact that I’m TIRED.
“There is no morality attached to this choice.” <— love that. So true. Thanks so very much.
LOL about Living Social. Thanks from me too. Yes, one of my fave yoga teachers often reminds us to take care of ourselves by sitting out a posture when we need to. She also reminds us not to let our ego get in the way…
Great post.
I think we sometimes forget that the whole goal of yoga is to settle the mind, and a big part of that is getting the ego out of the way! Thanks so much for reading!
LISA,
I absolutely agree with everything you wrote here. I also thank you for the reminders. I struggle with “sitting down” myself. Bikram draws a different kind of “Yogi” in my opinion. I believe this type of Yogi that is a bit more driven and has the ability to over that wave of nausea or moment of weakness and still stand. It is a fine line when you should know when to SIT or push through it. I was recently in a Paris studio, the HOTTEST one I ever encountered and sat. It was maybe the jet lag maybe the coffee, However, giving myself permission to do so during Ustrasana was a wise choice. listening to my gut allowed me to finsh stronger. It was actually harder to sit than sloppily push through. Thankfully, I sat and reminded myself I was being stronger for sitting. Honestly, that is the essence of Yoga listening to the moment, living in the present.
I think you are totally right about a Bikram yogi. Good for you for making the right choice and resting, especially when you were in a place that was not your home studio!! That’s where I tend to struggle with it – when I feel like I need to represent!!
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Your approach and attitude is exactly what we need. Good luck and continued success.
Thank you for your kind words! All the best to you as well. Peace, Lisa
Love this post. I have been that newbie in Bikram and trust me I sat out, as passing out would be mortifying, although I still felt terrible for sitting down!
It’s great to be reassured that those who have been practising for years actually sit out when wrecked.
Thank you! I think the fear of passing out was one of the big things that motivated me to sit out as a newbie!! I HATE people making a fuss over me. Easier to quietly slump to the floor of my own power. 🙂 Namaste!
Wonderful post….by “sitting out” of blog posting for a month I felt like I was doing exactly that…taking a breath, noticing, meditating before jumping back in. You describe the yoga mind and process so well 🙂
You are absolutely right – sitting out in any situation can be so beneficial. It’s important to breathe and be present…but I’m so glad you are back up and in it. 🙂
I have been teaching Bikram Yoga for nearly 10 years. I have struggled with my practice every time I enter the room. Over the past several years – since losing 50 lbs. – it has been less of a struggle, but I still occasionally will stand out (standing series) or squat for a moment to rest. And, there are a few floor postures that occasionally have me skipping a set.
I think it’s good for my students to see me taking care of myself and knowing that if I need to take a break occasionally, then it should be no surprise that they, too, need to listen to their bodies and take a break if they need a break.
Great article. I just shared it on my studio’s FB page. Thanks, Lisa!
Congrats on your weight loss – that’s fantastic! It always reassures me to see my teachers struggling, too. Nice reminder that they are human! Thank you so much for sharing the article – that is always the greatest compliment. Namaste!
Thankyou for this post. I have been practising for 3 1/2 years and have found that I haven’t sat out too many times, until recently. Seems that the Bikram yoga truck has been mowing me down and I have had no option other than to sit out, often in my stronger postures. Have great teachers who also sit out at times and encourage us to look after ourselves. Last weekend had the privilege of practising in a Craig Villani comprehensive class and he encouraged all of us to look after ourselves, respect where we were at in that class, no judgement. It has been a lesson in ego, humility and reality for me…this yoga is very honest
I absolutely agree. I also think that when the Bikram Truck is hitting you – it means you are taking it to a new level. You end up stronger on the other side of it all! Thanks so much for your comment.
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Thanks for sharing. It’s the greatest complement!
The only way I made it through my 30-day challenge in February was by listening to my body and sitting down on occasion. Like my instructors at Bikram Yoga Rockville say, “It’s a life-long practice. Listen to your body.”
I think that puts it in perfect perspective!
What a nice read, I like your view about this. I have been practicing for almost 4 years, 3 to 4 time a week. At first , when I just started, I had to go down visit my mat many times during classes and felt really bad about this being told off by the teacher so I was sure Its the wrong thing to do.
Getting physically stronger I was able to do classes without any rest, and now, almost 4 years practicing and I once again hit the mat in many ( too many I feel) classes… I guess(hope) I am peeling off yet another layer of my “self”.
Glad I came across your blog- Thank you.
Sounds like you are definitely going deeper in your practice. Good for you!! I’m glad you found the blog, too!! Thanks for reading. Namaste.
LOL nicely put Will! Great read and very true 🙂
Thanks…um…who is Will?? 🙂
Beutifully put…..the yoga is so much more than the obvious
Absolutely. I have been doing some study about the 8 Limbs….so great if you want to really have your yoga mind blown… Thanks so much!!
yes, I have had mat neighbours keep going when they should be stopping and focusing on their breathing. they are mad and wheezing, bulldozing through postures, sometimes swinging their arms around looking for their towel, flinging their sweat in a big circle around them. No matter how hard you push it, you can’t force it to look like yoga.
It has been a great lesson for me, when I catch myself losing my breath control, feeling frustrated,I try and detach myself from the anxiety, observe it from outside myself, and sit down. and breathe.
“you can’t force it to look like yoga” <— I love that!! So true. Thank you so much for coming by!
Yes! There is such a difference between collapsing in a heap on your mat, making a scene, and sitting down quietly, breathing, and meditating. Listening to your body with mindfulness should be encouraged in all yoga classes! I wrote something similar in my “Responding versus Reacting” post (http://flowtationdevices.com/2011/06/18/responding-versus-reacting), which detailed a difficult vinyasa class and how I tended to my body first, rather than ego.
Thanks for the great post!
Thank you for sharing – your post was lovely!
GREAT!! BRAVO!
Thank you so much!
I really appreciate your thoughts in this matter. I usually feel so worthless when I have to sit down. Now I will try to keep a positive outlook!
You are never worthless! You made it to the studio, and that is always the hardest part!
Fantastic! I used to struggled with me ego & not sit down when I should of, resulting in a half ass effort throughout the class. Until I went to teacher training and I learned very quickly to take a knee, get my breath back & join back in refreshed. No shame in sitting out, better than ploughing through at half speed & not receiving the full benefits.
I’ve heard that training will humble you pretty quickly! Thanks so much for reading. I’m excited to check out your blog!
Oh TT puts a whole new spin on everything. I reblogged/plugged this post on my blog, hope you don’t mind 🙂 (I’m over in Perth, fellow Aussie!)
Thanks so much for sharing! I really appreciate it. I’m actually in Virginia, in the US, not Australia — but I love how it doesn’t matter with this global yogi village we’ve got going!! Namaste!
My apologies Lisa, I don’t why I thought you were in Tassie, must be because I was put onto your blog by a Tassie friend!
No problem! 🙂 I’ve never been to Australia but it’s high on my list- I’ve heard it’s incredible!
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so true, but I much rather have them lying down in Savasana than sitting down looking around (looking around is also disruptive for other students), wiping the sweat off, and drinking water while sitting down.
Very true. All that can be really distracting. At my studio the teachers ask us to keep our heads above our hearts when we take a break during the standing series…thus the sitting down and not savasana. I wonder if it’s like that other places….?
I would sit down Japanese style and keep very still concentrating on myself and my breath in the mirror. Definitely not drink or wipe (if possible) 🙂
awesome article always wanted to known what to say to a newbie about sitting down….i usually say,”no shame in that game” but the aricle put the sitting down subject perfectly. thanks!
Thank you! I’m so glad you stopped by!
This is fabulous! I have been practicing for 2 years now and go 4 days a week. I sit out! There are just some days that my body is too tired or my mind not present. I used to feel awkward when I sat out…even embarrassed. But not anymore. And too many times I see newbies struggle to look cool and then they bonk…or end up walking out of the room and never coming back!
I think that is sad, when newbies won’t give themselves a break and then decide it’s just too hard. They are under the false impression that it is easy for us! Thanks so much for reading!
I did NOT sit down when I knew I was in trouble…Instead, I passed out, and thankfully was caught by my instructor before my head crashed to the floor. Now, I sit down when that feeling is beyond my control.
Oh no! So glad you were caught! I’ve seen it happen and I’m always impressed with the speed of the instructor. 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by! Namaste!
Yeah, I’m totally intending to come back to Bikram when I get my financial aid cheque in the Fall but I am always so self-conscious when I have to sit down in class. But I understand the benefits of Bikram which is why I’m itching to come back!
So glad you’ll be able to get back to it!!
Ayup. I am looking forward to it. I know I can’t do everything yet (okay, that may not be true in Fall, maybe if I drink a lot more water and cut my sugar intake, perhaps I’ll be more flexible in the Fall).
My yoga teacher read this out in the 2 minute savasana on my challenge day 107. My lower back had decided to play up for the first time in ages, and i was feeling really scared about it. I was a weepy emotional mess on the floor for the rest of the class – it obviously really tapped into something deep inside me. So thank you, Lisa, for the “permission” to feel, and to let go, and to be okay about “sitting out”.
I barely know how to reply to this, I am so touched. It’s a funny thing, writing a blog and sending out your words and not knowing where they go and how they are received! Thank you for letting me know. I am honored. Namaste.
My pleasure, Lisa. Words can be such powerful things. I’ve now finished my 120 challenge (still sitting out when needed, especially through the particularly nasty standing head-to-knee, which always stresses my lower back). And I love reading your blogs. Namaste.
It is good to know that it is o.k to sit out during the class.How about drinking water in between and using the towel ? I have done five classes so far and sometimes I feel I am struggling and can’t do all the postures. I am keeping my cool with positive thoughts and thinking of all the benefits in the long run..Thanks Lisa for providing all the encouraging information and hopefully I will keep coming back.Namaste.
This is a great question – one that deserves an entire post, I think! Look for that next week! 🙂 Thanks so much for reading (and for the posting topic inspiration!) and congrats on starting up with Bikram. Namaste.
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When I feel very very awful, I sit down. But now that I have been practicing for several months, those instances are few and far between. However, I will never forget when I first started. I shook my head vigorously at the teacher, who also happened to be the director, and thought he was Dr. Evil disguised in yoga clothes. That was October 2011 and now I come nearly everyday and I no longer blame the teacher for “bad days”. Great post!
Thanks so much! I’ve seen people get really mad at the teachers…the total fight or flight reaction. I’m always impressed to see how the teachers just shake it off and keep going with the dialogue. Glad to hear the hot room is a better place for you these days!! Namaste!
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Wow! I wish this was up on the wall at my local Bikram studio! I’ve done Bikram for nearly a year, Monday to Saturday, and never had to sit out a pose. The vibe I get from the teachers is “push, push, push” so I have been pushing even though I’ve been tired, sleepy, and not feeling 100%. Well, this all changed a while ago. Despite being hydrated I became very dizzy and sleepy. I had to sit out several poses. I felt like such a failure and have been beating myself over it repeatedly. I’ve been trying to console myself by telling myself that we’re all different, our bodies change constantly, and we’re all going through different things. Next time I sit out I will do so with pride. Thank you for your wise words, Lisa!
You are absolutely not a failure. If class becomes “easy” it just means we are not progressing. It sounds like you got to a new place of challenge for your body – that’s a great thing!! That means you’ll come through it stronger than before. I believe in pushing, like your teachers say, but I also believe that they are not inside your body and don’t know what kind of day you are having. So – let go of beating yourself up, and feel free to print the post and slap it up on a bulletin board. 🙂 Namaste!
I just stumbled on your blog. I have been doing Bikram yoga 2-3x month for the past couple of years and I can easily say that there has not been one class I don’t feel like I need to sit down or that I might pass out at some point! I run all the time, I’m in great shape, but I just can’t deal with the heat. I used to get upset, and admittedly a little embarrassed or disappointed in myself in the beginning that I couldn’t complete a whole class without sitting down. Now, I embrace it. Those 90 minutes belong to me. I don’t know why I feel dizzy or almost faint every time, but for some reason I keep coming back. To me, that is the funny part. Every class is a challenge, and even though each class consists of the same postures, each class is a different day for me. I loved your take on sitting down in class and completely agree. Thanks for the insight!
“Those 90 minutes belong to me.” <— Hells yeah!! I love hearing your story of acceptance. That's awesome and it's so incredibly applicable for the rest of life! I feel like I acclimatize better to the heat the more I attend classes- less than once/twice per week and I really struggle every time. But somedays, even if I'm there frequently, it just gets me! I think it's just part of the deal. Thank you so much for reading and sharing. Namaste!
Hello, lovely blog, thank you. I realize I am late to the conversation but I do have a question concerning this topic. I recently started going to Bikram yoga classes – one of our instructors the other day called out a yogi next to me to get up who was sitting out a pose. I found this surprising. Do you think it was inappropriate?
Hey Holley – welcome! Glad you are trying out Bikram!
In regards to your question about it being inappropriate, it’s really hard to say.
I’ve had a class where I was called out for sitting down, but the circumstances were really specific. It was a teacher that knew my practice really well and I had shared with him that I was feeling really jet lagged after an international trip. I was sitting out a pose that was going to be really good for managing the jet lag, so he called me out and encouraged me to do it.
So, without knowing the student, the teacher or the details, I can’t really judge.
I will say that if a teacher has decided that no one is allowed to sit in his/her class – that is something I would disagree with.
Thanks so much for reading and for your question! Namaste!
Thanks for the reply Lisa! Namaste.
I intend no huge beef here, but I’d like to make a distinction worth mentioning in my opinion.
Fanning, guzzling water, pacing, etc…I wouldn’t consider these actions disrespectful towards the others in the room. While they display a lack of self-control, the nature of the work we do in the yoga room brings us to this point, and generally those doing the pacing (etc) have no poor intentions toward the others in the room. A lack of awareness, perhaps, but the purpose of increasing awareness is exactly why many of us practice Bikram in the first place, and one of the greatest gifts the practice can bestow.
I used to be sensitive to the judgments of others in the room…judgments that often existed merely in my own head, as a reflection of my own insecurities. Such sensitivity made it even more intimidating as a noob. Patience and empathy are key components of a healthy Bikram practice, and I consider it a blessing, in fact, that those who pace or lose self-control exist as catalysts to further the growth of my own self-control (through learning to ignore their actions).
Of course I agree with your message…you gotta know when to hold em, know when to fold em as they say. Learning where that line is…that’s what the practice teaches me 😉 So I don’t fear it when I’ve made a mistake and gone too far and wind up bobbing my knees back and forth for 15 minutes. I see it as an opportunity to continue learning where the edge of my self-control exists. Avoiding judgment on the part of the teacher is key to developing the best environment for this learning process. Much love.
I’d agree with you – I don’t think that anyone intends disrespect by pacing or fanning. When you are new it’s just enough to get through class! But I do think as a it’s good to have an awareness of the energy you are contributing to class, and I think stillness is respectful to the room. And yes – it’s always a challenge to work on self-control, regardless of where you are in your practice!! Thanks for your comment.
completely agree 🙂
Just yesterday a classmate was talking about one of those fidgeters that was next to him, saying how he was becoming increasingly distracted by it until he made the choice to let it go and use it to improve his self control and practice. So, there’s a lesson in everything 🙂
Whenever we have an overactive newby at our studio, the teachers are really good at encouraging them to stop figitting, stop wiping, stand still, find your stillness, take a break when necessary, etc. in a calm supportive tone of voice that at least tries to point them in the right direction, whether or not they follow through 100% or not. None of that bothers me during my practice. I’m glad they are there and I’m rooting for them to have a good class and a good experience. What does irk me just a little (I try to let it go…) is when the teacher has to remind someone more than once that there is no talking in class…I think “what the hell, really???” I always do my best to encourage first timers and congratulate them for getting through their first class. That’s how our community grows.
student who sits out the same posture every class , for a year? what should I do?
Have you tried talking to this student? Perhaps there is a medical reason. Whatever the reason what does it matter? Attending Bikram Yoga for over a year is quite an accomplishment. This is about the student’s journey, not yours.
This student says the doctor told her/him not to do trikanasana. I watch her very closely in class and the student does every posture except triangle. On the medical form the student disclosed she has had shoulder surgery, however, the student can perform halfmoon, awkward, eagle, headtoknee, and bow without trouble. The student has full range of motion in her shoulder joint in full locust and kicks very hard in floor bow. I understand that each person has every right to make the right choices for themselves, however, i would hope that the teacher on the podium would have the courage to make me more aware of my practice, my space, and my life.
Sounds like a wonderful student.
Let me start by saying that I’m not a teacher, but I can respond from the student perspective. If you feel it’s necessary, I would speak to the student privately before/after class and simply say you have noticed they tend to sit that posture out and do they have an injury you should be aware of? Perhaps offer some help in working on the posture or offering adjustments if they are interested in trying it.
I’m not a fan of in-class comments about not doing a posture. I can say that as students, we come to class in all kinds of mental and physical states. We come when we are injured/have just buried a loved one/just signed the divorce papers. Peer pressure in the hot room feels really crummy as a student. We are all on our own journey and no one else can be in our bodies to understand how that feels. Empathy is key.
Thanks for the question and I hope that is helpful! Namaste!
studentteacher, If I see a student skipping the same posture class after class, or doing something equally by choice, I simply remind them that they are making the choice to do or not do. I also will occasionally say, “Everybody does the second set!” or, “Okay, Winnie, time to get back into the posture …” maybe adding, “… it’s becoming a habit and it’s probably no longer necessary for you to sit this one out.” Or, I will simply remind people that they are stronger than what they are feeling. As Bikram always says, “Biggest problem in the human life is ‘lack of self-realization.’ You are always making excuses: ‘too fat,’ ‘too skinny,’ ‘too rich,’ ‘too poor.'” Just do the yoga!
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I have stiff feet so by the time I have to sit out a pose or two during the standing series otherwise I can’t do the next pose anyways.. but great to know that I shouldn’t feel bad about it 🙂
Nope – no feeling badly here!! Thanks for reading.
I have sat down before – needing a break, peacefully and recovering, then a teacher singled me out and told me to hurry up and get back involved, and since then it has been scary to take a moment. I don’t think I sat out one posture so nothing extreme. So whilst I do agree with the sentiment, it is not always possible.
Wow. That seems WILDLY inappropriate to me. The teacher is not in your body and has no idea how your day was. Sitting down is ALWAYS possible (and for me has occasionally been the only other option to passing out). I would say listen to your body, do your own practice because you should never be scared in a yoga class. Sit when you need to and don’t worry about a teacher than uses bullying and peer pressure in class. Otherwise – find a better studio that supports its students. 🙂 Namaste.
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Thank you for this piece, it certainly spoke to me.
I’m so glad! Thank you!
I practice Bikram regularly in spurts. Sort of like serial monogamy. One of my favorite things about Bikram is that it teaches me to be more compassionate and loving to myself. When I need to sit out a posture, I sit it out. My body makes a request, and I make the decision to sit. Sometimes the decision is based on fear (as in, “if I don’t sit down, I’ll probably throw up. That would be bad.”) And yet the result is that, by the end of class, or several classes, I’m more compassionate to myself. And that’s a gift.
I absolutely agree. That is such a wonderful gift!
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Great post. I’ve come to the same conclusion, best to sit out then end up running out 🙂 I think the problem sometimes is to know when you “really” need to sit down and when your mind just thinks so. Sometimes that’s the problem with the practice, you mind is just saying pleassseeee noooooo, (I did two classes in a row yesterday so the feeling it’s still fresh lol…) sometimes I sit and some I push through but more and more I try to sit just when it feels like all my blood has gone down to my feet and if I don’t I might collapse and I have found that a lot of the time I can do more than I give myself credit for. So yes, good to admit when we need to sit down but also to try to see if you really really need to..
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Love love love love love this! I’m going to my first birkam class in 2 years (due to getting pregnant and being on bed rest ) I’m so nervous and remember the first few classes being so intense and not wanting to sit! But today when I go I will remember this and remember it’s ok to sit :O)
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I’ve taken roughly around 80 Bikram classes over the last 3 years and I think I’ve only made it all the way through without sitting out maybe 7 or 8 times. I typically have a very difficult time during the first camel and have no issues with taking a break so I can give it a better shot on the 2nd time around.
Thanks for this as I sit out of a pose and I sit proud sometimes I will close my eyes down. I usually feel better when I get back into it. Hope I can do yoga for the rest of my life.
That’s because Bikram doesn’t teach Ahimsa, or any Yamas or Niyamas. Just sipping more of a false prophet’s kool-aid.
i love this. i have to sit out every class at some point during the standing series. i have really bad feet and ankles and at some point will have shooting pain up my shins. i sit, it goes away, and i can get up and continue. i have no problem with sitting and being calm and getting back into practice when i’m ready. it’s my practice. i will get back into posture when i’m good and ready and no one is going to say otherwise!
i actually disagree, there is never a need to sit down, if you breath properly through out class and are physically well prepared beforehand i.e well hydrated and fed then you don’t need to sit down, occasionally i come out of triangle a little early and i always have to drop the foot often in standing head to knee but i have never sat down in years … its all about the breathing, backing off when you need to. sitting down is a distraction, if I’m not careful it becomes habit to not do certain postures because i think i can’t do it
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