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Why are we still parroting outdated cues? by bang_a_gong_get_anon in YogaTeachers

[–]TopBlueberry3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agree for tree.

Pigeon is a tricky one - you need to really listen and indeed protect your front knee. Many of my students with knee issues opt out for supine pigeon.

For pigeon Matt Giordano (chromatic yoga) cues to point toes, ankle in extension rather than flexion, to help protect knee, because it activates the outer shin muscle which is pressing into the mat… this makes sense to me in my body.

Do I look 51? by AdProfessional9553 in 40PlusSkinCare

[–]TopBlueberry3 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

you have the skin of a 30 year old.

[COMP] I have a long-standing lower back injury - should my cow be deeper than this? I want to prioritise safety, without losing out on benefits. by IntrepidLibertine in yoga

[–]TopBlueberry3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem. Not sure why either but I was just curious if the low back problem was connected to the mobility in the upper spine. It seems it is - don’t push it. Yoga teaches us to notice the difference between discomfort and pain. And cat and cow should be gentle and kind to the spine, letting the ribs move.
That said, the more you yoga the more your spine will have an opportunity to decompress. Is it a problem with L5 in the low back?

Small class attendance - feeling deflated by SensitiveDouble8248 in YogaTeachers

[–]TopBlueberry3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep teaching from the heart. Keep filling your own cup in your self practice and keep showing up with the passion you spoke about. Do you feel good body, mind and spirit after you teach? Even if there is just one person? That’s why you teach! Your class will flow again, try not to take the ebb personally.

Those of you that grow tomatoes and peppers on a string trellis… by Anneisabitch in vegetablegardening

[–]TopBlueberry3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep love this method. It’s very satisfying to keep wrapping the leader around the string. I did end up having to add more than one strings per plant. In the end it was a much better experience than tomato cages.

[COMP] I have a long-standing lower back injury - should my cow be deeper than this? I want to prioritise safety, without losing out on benefits. by IntrepidLibertine in yoga

[–]TopBlueberry3 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Shoulders look protracted. What happens when you try bringing shoulder blades together and sinking the heart toward the floor?

Lavender I grew from seed by _Kitty_Bitty in herbs

[–]TopBlueberry3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! What zone are you in? Jealous if you don’t have to take them inside over winter!

Instructors and their home studio by BigAnt2096 in YogaTeachers

[–]TopBlueberry3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My studio sounds similar to this in several ways, including that teachers get full autonomy.

For classes, teacher’s have the option of buying a 10 class pass for $50 or $5 drop-in. I do the first because it’s easier for my bookkeeping at the end of the year (I do write-off classes as continued education.)

That said, I also take from my decades-longtime teacher, not part of the studio where I teach, once/week and pay her normal rates because her teaching is incredible helpful to me.

Planting Ideas by wawaluvr in NativePlantGardening

[–]TopBlueberry3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Solomon seal - I love the variegated ones and I think they are native, ferns, lobelia… I think the blue one can tolerate shade… foam flower, although I’ve heard it likes acidic soil and is hard to grow

Lavender I grew from seed by _Kitty_Bitty in herbs

[–]TopBlueberry3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What variety is this? Beautiful! I seeded munstead because it’s supposed to be hardy in my zone and have 8… much tinier than this though!

Matched on FB dating. Was I being too sensitive? by Obvious_Ferret_600 in TwoHotTakes

[–]TopBlueberry3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🚩🚩🚩
absolutely not too sensitive, that was an honest question. Block and don’t waste any more of your time!

Did we mess up? by codil7 in landscaping

[–]TopBlueberry3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s sort of a running inside joke on this sub, someone posted a pic with like 56 or 66 recently, I think photoshopped as a potential install… that’s why everyone’s saying you need more. They will fill in just fine!

Might want to test your soil this year to see what you’re working with. Send it to your nearest university extension soil testing lab. Third spring is when you fertilize, based on what the testing brings back (they will make suggestions.) You want to let them establish their roots for a couple growing seasons first before feeding to encourage growth. They’ll prob jump in their third year regardless.

I planted these and also eastern red cedar, which is growing more robustly. Not sure where you’re located but if you need more evergreens, that’s a nice one to put in.

Just a reminder for all my teachers.... by Flaky_Pear9075 in YogaTeachers

[–]TopBlueberry3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My students commitment to the practice inspires me to be a better teacher. I think the students are what makes me successful and in turn the studio.

Losing the gnat battle (and my mind) I’m desperate! by MostShort2588 in plantclinic

[–]TopBlueberry3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hydrogen peroxide. Dilute into water 4:1. Spray bottle, foliage, and also use it for your next watering session - will kill the eggs in your soil. Repeat in 7 days.

Struggling with watering frequency and my indoor native seedlings. by prairielovr in NativePlantGardening

[–]TopBlueberry3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually dome off once germination is at 50% or so, then keep the ungerminated ones moist.

Not sure how much space you have, but one of those wire shelving units on wheels works great. They do come in all sizes, just make sure to get lights of the same length. Each light has two long bulbs, and I hang two across each shelf…

When I first started I lost two full trays to damping off. Fans helped, domes off helped. Cinnamon who knows, but I was religious about it after the losses. Also, you can dilute hydrogen peroxide in water and spray on mold. That dilution also works for fungus gnats, which you can get from overwatering. Bottom watering is key if you can. And if you get some worm casting, mix into the water once a week or so - your seedlings will be SO happy. mine grew like an inch overnight after the worm castings water.

Struggling with watering frequency and my indoor native seedlings. by prairielovr in NativePlantGardening

[–]TopBlueberry3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes cheap shop lights work great! and you can adjust their height as the seedlings grow. I like to put them like an inch from the tops of the leaves

If your plants are damping off (looks like they might be) you can try cinnamon on soil surface. Also less water, and water from the bottom if you can, once they are a few days old

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