Archive for January, 2009

January 28

Day 4: Breathing

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Today I tried some intentional breathing.  Two in, two out then two out, two in.  One breath on each movement. Level 3 actually seemed easier today with the breathing.  That’s kind of crazy, but it certainly felt like I wasn’t really having to think about where to move to next and could just concentrate on [...]

January 28

Day 3: Working with an intention

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So yesterday Duff said that he recommended working with intentions with Shiva Nata, and gave me an example one.  I’m easily persuaded, so I tried it out today. The intention was around asking my unconscious to give me a sign as to whether I really have ‘mastered’ Level 3, or if I’m kidding myself.  And [...]

January 26

Day 2: Nope you didn’t miss the first one

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A 27 day trial (starting on the new moon as well!) On 11 January I started a 27 day trial at mixing up Level 3 to see if I really had ‘mastered’ it or whether I was conning myself into thinking that so I could have a pity party and generally feel superior and sorry [...]

January 7

Spinning my wheels

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It’s been a while since I posted, but my practice has hit a bit of a rut. I’ve been doing level 1, 2, 3 & 4 (ish-maybe) with legs raised but not really getting that <erk> moment that is the so-called Epiphany Generator! So what am I doing wrong? I’m not sure at the moment.  [...]