Intentions For the first time since starting Shiva Nata, I had been able to think of an intention that I was emotionally invested in.  I have struggled with this before, though I’m still not sure exactly why that is, so it was great to finally find myself with a question that I felt I could [...]

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 [...]

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.  [...]

A response to Havi’s most recent post about keeping it challenging in the form of the conversation in my head that popped up when I read it. A conversation in my head Me: Oh yes! I’m just starting to see the patterns and everything and wow I did that whole round (i.e. from one starting [...]

Past the dip on Level 3 Having made it through Level 3 arms I’m now working on being able to do it with greater speed and fluidity (rather than with lots of pausing and umming!) However, the golden rule of Shiva Nata is “it has to be difficult to work”.  So rather than simply work [...]