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  • February 1

    Day 6.5: progress report

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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    I’ve completed days 5 & 6 over the last two days, but today was a family get together which required an early start, so I didn’t fit it in today.  That’s ok, I’m going to finish this trial soon enough!
    So I tried the breathing technique with my two variations for Level 3 and actually managed [...]

    October 15

    Shiva Nata: How to get started

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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    First: the I-like-it-difficult guide to getting started
    The absolute minimum that you need to get started with Shiva Nata (also known as Dance of Shiva) is just two things:

    A space in which you can move your arms around
    The rules in which to move your arms

    However, for those of us with a less ascetic bent, you can [...]

    October 15

    A review of the Dance of Shiva Starter Kit

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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    [Yes, some of these are affiliate links. Why? Because I plan on telling as many people (who I think it will help) as possible about Shiva Nata and Fluent Self and some have been kind enough to want to say thanks for my bringing these awesome practices into their awareness. Don't like it? Feel free [...]

    September 14

    Epiphanies kicking in

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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    It doesn’t take long
    So far, I’ve read through Havi’s Starter Kit stuff info watched the Theory section for Level 1 (yeah!  I’m a geek, I love theory!) and played around with the arm sequences for Level 1.  I’ve done a total of 4 Shiva Nata practice play sessions and BANG! it’s epiphany time.
    Seriously – it’s [...]

    September 4

    Do I need a set daily routine for Shiva Nata?

    Posted by James the Shivanaut
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    I’m really not so hot on the everyday-without-fail thing…
    One question I wasn’t sure about was whether or not I needed to be very strict on myself in terms of daily practice.  I’m naturally inclined towards not forcing myself to do something when I don’t want to (not to be confused with waiting to feel like [...]