Kameel

Michael is correct. Also, when one heel is tucked in perineum (example the left), the right hip is externally rotated (like butterfly pose) and the right heel is pressing flat against the left shin (sometimes he recommended squeezing this contact point. The perineum pressure creates a lock (bandha); just remember to change sides frequently and build up the time in this posture or you can throw your back out.

Easy full lotus = Rodney Yee Advanced Yoga 25 min Hip section DVD (Iyengar Tradition) John Friend Anusara Yoga: Growing A Lotus DVD (Tantra Based) Paul Grilley Yin Yoga (Book or DVD) (Taoist Yoga based- Pauline Zink, also has good DVD's, but not best for Lotus) If still difficult - Structural Integration (Rolfing, Hellerwork, KMI, Postural Integration, Zen Bodytherapy, CORE, Soma,etc) work with someone willing to put you in the posture (or as close as possible) and lenghthen the fascial restrictions. Good Luck.

Santi is a very nice guy in person, but I wouldn't constantly be so disrespectful to his path/methods. Energy can be used in many ways. Good luck to you.

This is very subjective, of course; but I mean recognizing what is called an altered state of consciousness. Beta waves move to alpha, theta, delta (not sure if this is entirely accurate as I don't measure with a device, just my feeling state), more open, less judgemental, neutral, expanded chi flow, shakti smiles, etc. The magnets don't make this happen, they just removes some barriers to allow it to occur more quickly. Oh, and I don't use all the time.

Yes. Can be very beneficial for going deep quickly or focusing on a chakra or specific area, but if you read any crap about becoming 7x's stronger or developing iron chi- that's b.s. So...depends on yr expectations.

Bill Pearl Vegetarian Bodybuilder (probably "supplemented" with steroids though). Has book with good info. Also can follow a Zone diet (low GI carbs with protein combo at every meal-whey/casein/soy/pea powders, beans etc. The key is regulating blood sugar levels to optimize sustained energy and prevent sugar cravings IMO.

It's as dangerous as wearing pajamas in the daytime...or eating a ham sandwich with chips... Believe me, you will be fine.

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies Uses a racketball to save your hands, and 80% accurate with tsubos

Bahya Kumbhaka (remember your bandhas) Also check out Viloma Pranayama Swami Rama covers extensively (Path of Fire and Light) Hope this helps

Greetings. New myself. "Now, would be a good time to introduce yourself, if you will." (Just an old NLP/Hypno joke).

Gods and Monsters Jeff Buckley Live 2 disc Bootleg The wind, cars, receptionist, my thoughts, refrigerator buzz, my pulse, the keyboard, big truck.

Wayne Perry Sound Medicine Russil Paul The Yoga of Sound

"Larry-san, If you sacrifice everything, you won't be afraid of anything" Paraphrasing (probably not exact): Baba can you perform miracles? "The circulation of blood through my body is enough" Baba one of your disciples is eating fish and drinking wine! "So, when he shits he let's it go, why are you still holding on to it?"

Greetings, Shaktipat brought me hear. Very grounded site. Thanks for that.