Adventures of a Shivanaut

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, it’s come up in my head a couple of times, but so far I’ve not had anything revelatory – but that’s ok, I’m patient (well, no, I’m not, but I’m trying to be here, ok).

Today’s Shiva Nata was my second variation of Level 3 starting from the right.  I got further than yesterday, but I did actually end up in the wrong place a couple of times.  Still didn’t completely halt and give in, like I was doing when I first tried Level 3, but also I’ve been limiting myself to 10 minutes, because I’ve found previously that if I do much more I end up getting completely exhausted, and as it is I’m already spending more time in bed again just after yesterday (plus I did like 45 minutes of improvised dance and another 5 mins of Level 2 to warm up before that in the evening, so yeah, it’s not exactly a surprise).

Well, there you are, just keeping you all up to date, and thanks again to Duff for his cool suggestion.  Tomorrow we start trying funny breathing – here’s hoping I don’t pass out!