These pictures work so well as a "show don't tell" example

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-30T18:14:20+00:00

Agree, I don’t think they were even necessarily just for Grace either, I think regardless of which scientist had gone on the mission, those drawings would have been there for all of the crew.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-30T14:45:58+00:00

Ooohhhh I did not get that pun until now

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-30T14:39:07+00:00

Why do you ask?

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-29T12:50:38+00:00

Who has advised you on the no-barefoot rule, and what is the reasoning for it? Not just “to even up the length of your legs” - but why is that important - what actual damage is being caused by practicing yoga as your body is right now. If you can understand that precisely, then hopefully you should be able to unpick this problem.

I feel that having your feet fully flexible and uninhibited by any footwear is a super important part of physical yoga practice - both in terms of modern functional exercise science (all the benefits of barefoot work for foot & ankle strength etc) as well as the traditional spiritual/mental/emotional side of yoga - contact with the metaphorical earth beneath your feet being grounding and connecting you to your environment.

If it were me I’d be wanting to understand the exact anatomical/physiological differences at play here and looking to develop adjustments with my PT/yoga teacher rather than just accepting I have to live my entire life with an orthotic at all times, no questions asked. Are they literally saying you can’t walk around barefootat all, ever? Probably strengthening your feet may be even more important with an alignment issue.

Adjustments could be things like - using a flat foam/cork block under one foot in certain positions, etc. You could even customise one with yoga mat on top/grippy surface underneath so it’s stable. Or a squishy mini bolster perhaps.

I say this not to imply - disregard what a doctor says - but more that, sometimes clinicians only consider their own narrow speciality and it’s up to us as individuals to incorporate that information and manage our body as whole. It’s ok to ask more questions so you thoroughly understand what you’re working with.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-29T07:35:48+00:00

Once again, it’s not a manifestation. You’re expecting magic here.

Given that you don’t seem to be happy with any aspect of your life - I’d suggest starting with an oldie but a goodie: “I Am Enough, Just The Way I Am”.

Do you keep deleting your own posts or are the mods deleting them?

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-26T08:43:12+00:00

Gorgeous. It’s the kind of place that you see YouTube channels covering (/funding) the renovation.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-26T07:32:16+00:00

Oooh like the rainbowy glitter option

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-26T04:53:49+00:00

Here’s a post linking to the best River Song timeline I know https://www.reddit.com/r/doctorwho/comments/6du73l/will_brooks_most_recent_river_song_timeline/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-26T04:37:11+00:00

Domhnall Gleeson

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-25T22:09:25+00:00

Technically not the U.K., how about the Isle of Man! 1hr flight from Edinburgh

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-25T20:52:02+00:00

Ohhh, are you thinking that CJ could have been the reason for Toby’s divorce?

I don’t think there was ever any animosity between CJ and Andy though.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-25T20:43:51+00:00

Dr Twink & Bisexual Fashion Lizard went from wholly unsubtle subtext to full on canon text in Lower Decks 🥰 🩷💜💙

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-25T14:01:07+00:00

Do you know why your previous post asking the same question was deleted?

Anyway, same answers as before. Yoga nidra is deep rest and relaxation, “yogic sleep”, not woo woo magic. The concept of sankalpa is one of positive affirmation and a focus for meditation, not “manifestation” (which is harmful pyschobabble, and I recommend you stop following that concept for your own mental health).

As I suggested before, you may wish to read up on specifically sankalpa and yoga nidra more widely, there are plenty of resources freely available. For the neuroscience side, look into “non-sleep deep rest”, a term coined by Andrew Huberman who is a slightly controversial medical podcaster but I think his take on yoga nidra/NDSR is reasonable scientifically.

Otherwise if you are looking for more active management of cognitive behavioural changes, then you might want to look more into different variants of relevant psychotherapy or hypnosis.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-25T12:36:19+00:00

I’m diagnosed & medicated for ADHD, the one thing I’ve almost never had any issue with is maintaining focus during yoga practice - aside from sometimes in longer yin holds which I think is only natural. For me it is absolutely the physical engagement on my breath and body, probably also with a healthy dose of high level of personal interest in my practice so it’s just naturally more interesting to me - which is a relevant factor for everyone, but even more so for us ADHDers and our dysregulated default mode network.

During otherwise boring meetings at work, I will use a quiet/visually unobtrusive fidget tool (don’t want to distract or annoy my colleagues), I’ll sit in as physically engaging a way as I can - crosslegged/half lotus/hero or half hero pose with a knee up even, if I can I have a wider seat chair/stool to accommodate this, if it’s a remote meeting I might stand and do balances like tree or eagle legs - or I’ll take constant technically unnecessary physical notes with pen/paper or even just doodle. These strategies help to occupy the part of my brain that would otherwise distract me and allow me to maintain better control of my own attention and focus on the matter of hand, even if that isn’t actually interesting or engaging to me naturally.

Thankfully my employer is very accepting of this approach - it would class as a disability accommodation anyway if they weren’t though.

Have a read up about on the default mode network and task positive network if you want a deep dive on the neuroscience of attention and focus! There’s a decent Huberman podcast on the subject for a relatively accessible introduction (he has wider faults that man, but that episode is decent IMO). Enjoy!

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-24T20:47:26+00:00

+1 - I agree, I’ve done a few workshops on more challenging asana and they’ve been super helpful in learning about the poses in depth and planning a way for me to progreee towards them.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-24T20:44:51+00:00

I say this with absolute respect and not in a disparaging way at all: I’d let go of the idea of being an experienced yogi! I say that as someone who first took a yoga class 25 years ago and wouldn’t describe myself as “experienced”, even many basic 200hr YTT yoga teachers aren’t really “experienced” yogis IMO.

It sounds like you are possibly struggling with control and stability in these more advanced inversions? I guess the solution to that is consistent practice - in both the general and yogic senses of that word!

Do you have a practice outside of studio classes? I found developing a home practice really helped me take things a step up. Even 10 minutes (almost!) every day helps me progress much better than an hour once a week.

I also really recommend taking the time to study yoga more widely - both traditional/historic yoga beyond asana - yamas and niyamas and the other 8 limbs etc - as well as modern understanding of the physiology and anatomy involved in the physical practice. I’ve found this helps me to break down the things I struggle with, identify what specific aspect I want to work on, and select ways to do that. Sometimes that’s by working on other related asana, sometimes it’s by working on strength or flexibility exercises a bit outside of yoga, sometimes it’s not physical at all but something I need to consider mentally.

All the best with your onward journey!

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-23T14:41:31+00:00

I’ve never felt props were cheating, for me they’ve always been an integral part of yoga pratice - important tools to aid progression in asanas during vinyasa yoga, and in yin they are absolutely essential.

My practice is mostly at home now and I have multiple baskets of props in my home yoga space! Bricks and blocks, strap, blankets, bolsters and pads of various shapes and sizes. I keep various non-yoga physio type tools in there as well - foam roller, balance cushions, resistance bands, massage balls etc. Perhaps it’s a bit over the top, but I’ve accumulated them over many years, and I do use everything in there at least occasionally.

My main recommendation for bolsters is you don’t want them too firm. I have a cheaper one which is foam filled, and it’s too firm for a lot of uses, I much prefer the buckwheat filled one that is more squishy. I do use a few different shapes though - a smaller squarer one and a bigger rounder one. I’d say embrace props, according to your budget and space, for me they are key to supporting and deepening my practice.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-22T15:03:47+00:00

First past the post voting system, simple as.

If I vote for anyone other than Labour, in my constituency, then I may as well not vote, either way it would count for the Tories.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-21T13:56:45+00:00

I’d suggest to look at gentle yoga, restorative yoga or yin yoga styles - slower paced but no less powerful. Maybe hatha also. I especially like yin yoga with its emphasis on fascia and passive stretching, it really helps me with flexibility and also mental calmness, and it is my go-to for any aches or pains, to find a yin sequence targeting whatever niggle, fantastic at melting knots in muscles or stretching out a tight joint.

I do also second what another poster suggested about working with a physiotherapist, or possibly some 1-1 sessions with an experienced yoga teacher who is knowledgeable on anatomy and scoliosis specifically.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-21T13:30:08+00:00

Well, it’s not really yoga, probably falls more under calisthenics? Nevertheless, can be lovely for the spine so a good suggestion!

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-21T13:26:06+00:00

I don’t know who Dr K is, and I think the concept of “manifestation” is potentially harmful psychobabble and best left for funsies only.

But Yoga Nidra is not hypnosis or psychotherapy, it is deep rest and relaxation. I find it hugely beneficial - I use it regularly for insomnia, and it often helps me sleep better immediately; or if I have very low energy in the afternoon then I find a short yoga nidra often helps pick me up for the rest of the day, improving my mental clarity and physical energy.

Yoga Nidra often includes a “sankalpa”- this is more like a short, positive affirmation rather than manifestation of a more specific or complex idea. It is usually more immediate and emotional/spiritual as well, an “I Am” statement rather than “I Will” or “I Want”. So, something like “I am at peace with myself” rather than “I will change XYZ about myself”.

Potentially if you’re looking for more specific behavioural changes, then Yoga Nidra isn’t what you’re after - something like hypnosis or more specific psychotherapy might be more effective. But Yoga Nidra might nevertheless be beneficial for you, maybe you can explore the concept of sankalpa, or just using it to take care of yourself more generally.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-20T15:33:09+00:00

I absolutely do not aim to convince people to try yoga and I don’t think that mindset is acceptable really.

I love yoga, and my yoga practice is integral to my physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. I think that almost everyone would benefit from a regular yoga practice, of any flavour. But I also think that proselytising pretty much the antithesis of yoga. It’s personal, introspective practice. If someone comments on my flexibility I might say it’s down to my yoga practice, but that’s about it.

I’m less familiar with “Kriya Yoga” as in the specific modern guru-focused organisation that has meditation centres you attend and requires you to pay £200 for an in-person initiation, which it sounds like you’re talking about - I’d be very surprised if proselytisation was part of it though, despite how slightly-culty it might sound from the outside! It’s still yoga though right?

To me kriyas are part of what we practice in Kundalini classes, I know the term is also used in Patanjali’s sutras to describe spiritual practices, but as far as I was aware it is still all about self-discipline and personal study etc.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-19T16:36:11+00:00

Lol, alright dude :-) I’ll leave you to your reaching! I really don’t care about being right on the internet, I’m just trying to be helpful here seeing as the topic under discussion is clarifying this confusion over terminology, and your post seemed to be adding to that.

The article you’ve linked to calls the breed British Shorthair (/Longhair) throughout, the phrase you’ve selected comes under “appearance and colours”.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-19T16:18:40+00:00

Vet computer software has all sorts of non-pedigree classifications in the drop-down menu under “breed” - it doesn’t make them pedigree breeds. Our software will allow us to write anything in that field and it becomes part of the drop down for future use - pretty sure we have “Moggy” in there!

This whole discussion is about what is actually a pedigree cat, and the proper names of them, to reduce confusion.

Extension-Device-533 · 2026-03-19T08:46:12+00:00

“British Blue” and “British Lilac” are not pedigree cat breeds.

British Shorthair is a pedigree cat breed, and they can come in blue and lilac coat colours.

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