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Copy Copied! Copy failed. Please try again. Report a Problem. Cancel Submit Report. Eventually, my spiritual heart began to connect with my "unseen" class beyond the red light.
I continue to receive letters from my students of all ages, sizes, and shapes. Because I could not see my students, I had to be very conscientious about clear directions into postures and gave a lot of cautions so no one was injured.
In your latest book and DVD compilation, Lilias! Yoga Gets Better With Age , you provide a guide that is both for seniors modifying their yoga practice as well as those interested in it for the first time.
What did you feel to be the most important message to convey with these materials? The Joy is in the journey! It's not getting to destination of a perfect Downward Dog pose. It's taking the wisdom of yoga off the mat and into life, especially as many approach midlife and beyond. Ask yourself today, what's really important and juicy to me?
I especially like these words attributed to William Penn: "I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore, that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any human being let me do it now.
Let me now defer or neglect for I shall not pass this way again. Please explain your theory of "spiritual muscles" we need to build in order to access the inner layers of self, as referenced the book. Developing spiritual muscles is just a poetic metaphor. Take the practice of meditation.
In the beginning sit comfortably, do some slow three-part breaths, then sit and focus on your breath; breathing you for one-minute only. Little by little, we develop the "muscles" to sit longer but also the ability to connect and focus on the observer Self that passively witnesses the breath. To "focus and watch" could be considered a spiritual muscle that strengthens with practice.
In Lilias! Yoga Gets Better with Age , you also touch on an interesting aspect of yoga many are curious about: how yoga fits into your Christian roots.
Knowing that many seniors might be under the impression that yoga may conflict with their beliefs, please tell us a little more about your perspective.
I do hope folks will read my book for a more in-depth answer to this wonderful question. My roots are in my love of Christianity, as well as a deep respect for all living religions. Hatha Yoga is practiced in Buddhist and Christian monasteries and convents around the world. Then take the time to engage in some pranayama and meditation.
It is all part of the plan! For a sense of her style, go to your local library and find a copy of her tome, Lilias! Yoga Gets Better With Age. Like many other yoga books, you? The rest details the other parts of practice. In our current state of celebrity obsession, it is easy to become obsessed with the current media darlings. While the entire world should be considered our teacher, it is important to remember those that give of their time and knowledge. Lilias Folan is part of Western yoga history, but she is also a current practitioner that appears to live what she teaches.
If you find yourself lucky enough to take a live class with her, cherish the experience. If your only connection is through books or DVDs, you will still learn much of value. Disclaimer: I am not a student of Lilias Folan. I have borrowed her books from my local library. Folan, Lilias. Rodale Press,
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