Thu 3 Apr 2008
हिन्दी! मेरी मात्र भाषा
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इस हिन्दी का मज़ा ही कुछ और है| एक तो मेरा हिन्दी का शब्दकोष बढता है और दूसरा हिन्दी तो हिन्दी ही है|
Mon 31 Mar 2008
Yoga Knee Injury Update!
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Here is my injury update:
I sent an email to D about my knee and here is what he replied:
It’s a common injury for flexible folks. Ice and rest are the 2 best things you can do. After that very careful half lotus. D
Looks optimistic. I have put Hot Icy Cold and am resting. Do not plan on doing Yoga for next copule of days. Will try some Pranayam in the mean time.
K and D are at Kripalu.. Hope they are having a great time.
Sun 30 Mar 2008
Congratulations Eva!
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| Go Eva!
Rosvold captures her first ultra race |
| Eva Rosvold has completed two 100-mile races in the last four years. She was the top local finisher for the JFK 50 Mile Run this year with the time of 8 hours, 17 minutes 54 seconds. And last weekend, she won her first ultra, the Bel Monte 50 Mile Endurance Run in Virginia. Rosvold, a personal trainer who lives in Frederick, finished the race in 10:26. On a flat course, that would be a very respectable time. On a course as tough and steep as the Bel Monte, her performance was outstanding. The course has a net elevation gain and loss of 11,009 feet.
Runners start at 2,000 feet above sea level, and run on trails nearly straight uphill to 3,500 feet, with a few short downhills thrown in. Then it’s nearly straight downhill to about 1,700 feet. After a few more ups and downs, runners take on two more serious climbs, one to 3,200 feet and a second to 3,500 feet. The race starts and ends at the Sherando Lake Recreation Area., about 15 minutes from Waynesboro, Va. The course consists of trails in the George Washington National Forest. Runners not only encounter steep, narrow, rough trails, they cross creeks and clamber over rocks. Along the way, they get some spectacular views of valleys and lakes. Rosvold, 34, finished a little more than a minute ahead of the second place woman, Rebecca Phalen, 35, of Ivy, Va. The third-place finisher was another 25 minutes behind. Sharon Lapkoff, of Jefferson, completed the course in 12:52:58, and won the women’s 50-59 age group. Of the 102 starters, 60 people completed the race. Rosvold was 10th overall and the first of seven women to finish. Last year, Rosvold was third overall among women in the race’s 50 kilometer event, completing 31 miles in 6 hours, 7 seconds. She was 5 minutes behind Phalen in last year’s 50K. Race conditions can be challenging, including snow and rain at last year’s event. Rosvold used this year’s race as a tune-up to the Massanutten 100 Mile race she is planning to do later this spring. That race is known as one of the toughest 100 mile races in the East. Last year, Rosvold completed the Bighorn 100 Mile Run in 28 hours, and she expects the Massanutten race to be about as difficult as that. Training for ultra-marathons, especially those on trail, requires a little different approach than typical marathon training. “It take a lot of mental energy,” Rosvold said. In her mind, she is going over logistics, mentally mapping out when and where her stops are, and what she will eat and drink. “I use the aid stations as a motivator,” she said. When she gets close, she’ll think of that next aid stop in 45 minutes. “Nutrition and hydration are really important,” Rosvold said. “It’s important to keep up the calories, hydration and electrolytes.” To prepare for ultras, Rosvold will train up to six hours on local trails. To help battle the fatigue that can build up in ultras, she will finish her long runs running 45 minutes at marathon pace. She will also do hour and a half tempo runs, starting with a warm-up and ending with a cool-down, at 10K pace. “My tempo runs are longer than I would ever do for a marathon,” she said. “I never used to do that before. It teaches your body to keep going, even as it’s tiring.” Runners must get through that feeling that their legs and feet are too heavy to lift, and the tempo training also helps with that. She does most of her tempo runs on the road, simply because it’s usually too difficult to run at tempo pace on a trail. After a major run, Rosvold will take some time off to allow her body to recover. She swims and does yoga for cross training. “I credit yoga with keeping me as healthy as I am,” she said. When she’s training for a big event, Rosvold must schedule her runs around her personal training sessions with clients. “I tell my clients who say they’re too busy to work out to schedule it,” she said. “I have to schedule it in.” Sometimes she has to split a long training run into two runs in order to get in the mileage. She also does some training runs with the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club, a D.C. area trail-running group. The goal of any ultra is to finish, Rosvold said. She has started three 100-mile races and completed two. It’s important to have good support. It takes planning to have supporters show up at aid stations at around the right time, with the right food and gear. |
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Sun 30 Mar 2008
Divorced Barbie!
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Divorced Barbie
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A man was driving home one evening and realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t bought her a present.
He drove to the mall and ran to the toy store and he asked the store manager, “How much is that new Barbie in the window?”
The Manager replied, “Which one? We have
‘Barbie goes to the gym’ for $19.95,
‘Barbie goes to the Ball’ for $19.95,
‘Barbie goes shopping’ for $19.95,
‘Barbie goes to the beach’ for $19.95,
‘Barbie goes to the Nightclub’ for $19.95 and
‘Divorced Barbie’ for $375.00″
“Why is the Divorced Barbie $375.00 when all the others are $19.95?, the father asked.
The store manager replied: “Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s car, Ken’s house, Ken’s boat, Ken’s dog, Ken’s cat, Ken’s furniture and all of Ken’s savings.”
Sat 29 Mar 2008
Too Soon!
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Was it too soon that I celebrated Marichyasana D.. My knee is just killing me. Even though it started to hurt on side of both knees it has been a difficult journey over the last week. It’s hard for me to get back to Padmasan and I don’t know what is wrong. I don’t want to go to a doc but I guess I will just wait for a few more days. I have posted a question on Yoga.com forums and here are some of the answers about my knee pain.
If you have a yoga guru I cannot see how feedback from anyone here would trump such a thing. Not necessarily because that person is correct (or not) but because you have chosen a person with whom to study.Is this the pose you are referring to?One would really have to see your body in asana to soundly answer the questions you ask. And even then, making a determination if what you are feeling is opening in the hip would be a challenge unless you were to project the feedback over time.
The knee is a joint (not a muscle) and therefore I would reply with a “no” to the question of “is my knee becoming more flexible?”.
It is of course possible you are lengthening the muscles around both the hip and knee and that would depend on genetics, practice, frequency, effort, and diet. It is also possible you are moving too fast relative to 9 months of practice and the aforementioned list. Since you have selected a guru then it would be best to follow that person until you decide to stop following that person.
That is a pose that can lead to permanent knee injuries. Please speak with your teacher and if not satisfied with his/her answers, find a more dependable teacher. I am sorry
but I disagree with this one
I am also thinking of stopping for a few days till my knee heels. I think that will give me a good idea of where I stand. But you know its hard, Yoga has become a part of my life and I a part of it but I guess better healthy..than sorry so will email D today and ask his suggestion..
Pray for me.. until then Happy Sadhna..
Today is the day I go for the GF Fundraiser.. There is wine tasting.. never been to one before so looking forward to it. Will be meeting J, L, P etc. N is not coming she says she has to work
Sat 29 Mar 2008
One Liners..
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Guitar, for sale……. cheap………..no strings attached.
Success Is Relative. More The Success, More The Relatives.
Sign On A Famous Beauty Parlor Window:
Don’t Whistle At The Girls Going Out From Here.
She May Be Your Grandmother !
When I Read About The Evils Of Drinking…I Gave Up Reading.
Smoking Helps You Lose Weight … One Lung At A Time!
Mon 24 Mar 2008
Ashtanga Yoga Diary Alan Little
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Alan Little’s Mysore Ashtanga Diary
As some of you know that I have started Ashtanga Yoga few weeks back, I am very inspired to get to the a better level that I have been or was. Over the last few weeks, I have been trying to research how can I learn more. Blogs! Ofcourse was the answer. Even though Mysore is considered to be the birth place of Ashtanga by K Pattabhi Jois, there isn’t much written about it (that I know of). Even if there is, not much was found out by me, until I got to Ashtangi . This is has opened many varied avenues for me to look into. Get deep into the world of Mysore Ashtanga Yoga. I was very excited to read Alan Little’s diary which so far has the most comprehensive explanation of Ashtanga in Mysore. For her doing years of Yoga, and for me who has just started practicising (8 months) and for her to try doing Marichyasana D at Mysore, and for me atleast getting there, was very inspirational to me. That’s it for now.. keep trying.. Here is something from KPJ “99% practice, 1% theory” is one of Pattabhi Jois’s famous bits of gnomic guidance on how to approach ashtanga vinyasa yoga. ”
Happy Sadhna.. as Shamim says it 
Fri 21 Mar 2008
Kill A Lion
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Newton ’s Method:
Let, the lion catch you.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.. Implies you caught lion.
Einstein Method:
Run in the direction opposite to that of the lion.
Due to higher relative velocity, the lion will also run faster and will get tired soon. Now you can trap it easily.
Software Engineer Method:
Catch a cat and claim that your testing has proven that its a Lion.If anyone comes back with issues tell that you will upgrade it to Lion.
Indian Police Method:
Catch any animal and interrogate it & torture it to accept that its a lion .
Rajnikanth Method :
Keep warning the lion that u may come and attack anytime. The lion will live in fear and die soon in fear itself.
Jayalalitha Method:
Send Police commissioner Muthukaruppan around 2AM and kill it, while it’s sleeping !
Manirathnam Method (director):
Make sure the lion does not get sun light and put the lion in a dark room with a single candle lighted.
Keep murmuring something in its ears. The lion will be highly irritated and commit suicide.
Karan Johar Method (director):
Send a lioness into the forest. Our lion and lioness fall in love with each other.
Send another lioness in to the forest, followed by another lion. First lion loves the first lioness and the second lion loves the 2nd
lioness. But 2nd lioness loves both lions. Now send another lioness (third) into the forest.You don’t understand right… ok….
read it after 15 yrs, then also u wont!
Yash Chopra method (director):
Take the lion to Australia or US.. and kill it in a good scenic location.
Govinda method:
Continuously dance before the lion for 5 or 6 days.
Menaka Gandhi method:
Save the lion from a danger and feed him with some vegetables continuously.
George bush method:
Link the lion with Osama bin laden and then shoot him!!!
Thu 20 Mar 2008
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So people talk to me a lot about me being a Vegetarian. In India it is assumed that you are vegetarian and amongst vegetarians you might be someone who doesn’t eat onion, garlic, potatoes etc. However, here in the US I have always been asked after being told that I am a vegetarian,
Do you eat fish?
No.
Next question they ask is are you a Vegan?
No
What’s up with these distinctions of being a vegetarian. I don’t envy people who eat meat. Infact I used to eat meat myself though not much but some few years ago. One day I just decided no, I don’t like it anymore so no more meat. When I moved to the US, it was really a part of settlement, part of a process that I really had to go through. It took time before I could settle down and agree with myself what food I really like and what I don’t. My culture, my belief is all Indian very Indian, but perspective about everything is much different. I try to find a mix of being Indian moving with family at the time when I was in middle of college and someone who is settling into this place (they call land of dreams) and that goes for me being a vegetarian too. That’s it.
Here is some interesting information about being a Vegetarian from fun on the net
Vegetarian foods are a major source of nutrition for most people in the world.Vegetarians have lower rates of heart disease and some forms of cancer than non-vegetarians.Vegetarian diets can be simple and easy to prepare.
What is a vegetarian?
Broadly defined, a vegetarian is a person who does not eat meat, poultry, and fish. Vegetarians eat mainly fruit, vegetables, legumes, grains, seeds, and nuts. Many vegetarians eat eggs and/or dairy products but avoid hidden animal products such as beef and chicken stocks, lard, and gelatin.
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) classifies vegetarians more specifically in the following ways:
Vegans or strict vegetarians exclude all animal products (e.g. meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, cheese, and other dairy products). Many vegans also do not eat honey.
Lactovegetarians exclude meat, poultry, fish, and eggs but include dairy products.
Lacto-ovovegetarian s exclude meat, poultry, and fish but include dairy products and eggs. Most vegetarians in the US are lacto-ovovegetarian s.
Why are people vegetarians?
People are vegetarians for many reasons, including concern for personal health and the environment, economic and world hunger concerns, compassion for animals, belief in nonviolence, food preferences, or spiritual reasons. People may become vegetarians for one reason, and then later on adopt some of the other reasons as well.
What are the health benefits of a vegetarian diet?
According to the ADA, vegetarians are at lower risk for developing:
Heart diseaseColorectal, ovarian, and breast cancersDiabetes
Obesity
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
This is because a healthy vegetarian diet is typically low in fat and high in fiber. However, even a vegetarian diet can be high in fat if it includes excessive amounts of fatty snack foods, fried foods, whole milk dairy products, and eggs. Therefore, a vegetarian diet, like any healthy diet, must be well planned in order to help prevent and treat certain diseases.
Are there any health risks in becoming a vegetarian?
Though being a vegetarian can be a healthy lifestyle, care needs to be taken that this is not a step towards a generally more restrictive, disordered eating pattern. Be sure you fully understand why you are choosing vegetarianism.
Do vegetarians get proper nutrition?
The key to any healthy diet is to choose a wide variety of foods, and to consume enough calories to meet your energy needs. It is important for vegetarians to pay attention to these five categories in particular.
Protein
Protein is found in both plant foods and animal foods. The ADA has said that it is NOT necessary to combine specific foods within a meal in order to “complete” the amino acids profile of the proteins found in plant foods. Eating a wide variety of foods and enough calories during the day will fulfill your protein needs. Good sources of protein include whole grains, lentils, beans, tofu, low-fat dairy products, nuts, seeds, tempeh, eggs, and peas.
Calcium
The ADA recommends consuming at least 1300 mg of calcium per day - the equivalent of over 4 cups of milk or yogurt! Vegetarians can meet their calcium needs if they consume adequate amounts of low-fat and fat-free dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. Calcium is also found in many plant foods including dark, leafy greens (e.g. spinach, kale, mustard, collard and turnip greens, and bok choy), broccoli, beans, dried figs, and sunflower seeds, as well as in calcium-fortified cereals, cereal bars and some juices.
Vegans (people who don’t eat any animal products) must strive to meet their daily calcium requirements by regularly including these plant sources of calcium in their diets. Many soy milk products are fortified with calcium, but be sure to check the label for this. You can also include a calcium supplement in your diet, which is available at the pharmacy in Health Services.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium. There are few foods that are naturally high in vitamin D, though. Therefore, dairy products in the US are fortified with vitamin D. Many soy milk products are also fortified with vitamin D. Your body can make its own vitamin D, but only when the skin is exposed to adequate sunlight (but that can have its own risks). People who do not consume dairy products and who do not receive direct exposure to sunlight regularly should consider taking supplemental vitamin D. This supplement should contain no more than 100% of the Recommended Daily Value, however, because larger doses can be dangerous. Both multivitamin supplements and calcium supplements with vitamin D are available at the pharmacy in Health Services
Iron
Iron-fortified breads and cereals, dark green vegetables (e.g. spinach and broccoli), dried fruits, prune juice, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and soybean nuts are good plant sources of iron. Consuming foods high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits or juices, tomatoes, and green peppers helps your body absorb iron from these plant sources. Cooking food in iron pots and pans will also add to your iron intake.
Vitamin B-12
Vitamin B-12 is produced in animals and by bacteria in the soil. Vegetarians who consume dairy products and/or eggs usually get enough B-12 since it is found in these foods. Vegans, however, should add vitamin B-12 fortified soy milk to their diets. Regularly taking a broad-spectrum multivitamin and mineral supplement (available at the pharmacy in Health Services) will also supply the necessary amount of B-12.
What about athletes?
Being both an athlete and a vegetarian can be challenging, especially for vegans. It can be difficult to eat a volume of food high enough to meet an athlete’s high caloric needs. Vegetarians who participate in sports should be aware of their increased energy needs, and should make a concerted effort to consume sufficient calories. Click for info on sports nutrition.
How do I become a vegetarian?
Some people stop eating meat “cold turkey.” Others may prefer to make dietary changes more gradually. However you choose to make the change, you can begin to achieve the health benefits of vegetarianism by significantly cutting down on the amount of meats consumed, and making vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains the focus of your meals. The ADA suggests the following tips for following a vegetarian diet:
Choose whole-grain products (e.g. whole wheat bread, brown rice, or whole-grain cereals instead of refined or white grains.
Eat a wide variety of foods.
If you eat dairy products, choose non-fat or low-fat varieties.
Limit intake of eggs to 3-4 yolks/week.
Limit intake of sweets and high fat foods.
When shopping for food, plan ahead, shop with a list and read food labels.
Many vegetarian foods can be found in any grocery store. Specialty food stores may carry some of the more uncommon items, as well as many vegetarian convenience foods.
What are some options for a tasty vegetarian meal?
Becoming a vegetarian can be as easy as you choose to make it. Whether you enjoy preparing elaborate meals or choose quick and easy ones, vegetarian meals can be very satisfying. In order to make meal preparation easier, the ADA suggests having the following foods on hand:
Ready-to-eat, whole-grain breakfast cereals, and quick-cooking whole-grain cereals such as oatmeal
Whole-grain breads and crackers, such as rye, whole wheat, and mixed grain
Other grains such as barley and bulgur wheat
Canned beans, such as pinto, black beans, and garbanzo beans
Rice (including brown, wild, etc.)
Pasta (now available in whole wheat, spinach, and other flavors) with tomato sauce and canned beans and/or chopped veggies
Corn or flour tortillas
Vegetarian soups like lentil or minestrone
Plain frozen vegetables
Frozen fruit juice concentrate
Nut spreads (e.g. peanut or almond butter)
Canned and frozen fruit
Wed 19 Mar 2008
Wife Joke
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Bob: My wife drives like lightning
Ted: She drives fast?
Bob: No, she hits trees!
