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  • Archive for January, 2009

    January 28

    Day 4: Breathing

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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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 my [...]

    January 28

    Day 3: Working with an intention

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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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 ok, [...]

    January 26

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

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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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 for [...]

    January 7

    Spinning my wheels

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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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.  I’ve a couple [...]