THE GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION
Newton’s third law is that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Newton didn’t invent this law; he noticed it. I also notice it, and now I’m going to apply it and in the process share with you the secret of levitation.
Three Questions:
1) What is the opposite of Left?
2)What is the opposite of Forward?
3) What is the opposite of Gravity?
The third question is more like a yoga riddle and there are two things I can observe to see if someone is unfolding the riddle's meaning. First, to the extent that people transition out from postures effortlessly, they understand what is the opposite of gravity. Second, to the extent that people laugh at my jokes, they understand what is the opposite of gravity.
Here are two experiments you can do to understand and embody the principle of levity.
Experiment #1:
What did the fish say when it ran into a wall?
Dam!
Did you laugh? If not, you can try again up to 10 times. If after 10 attempts you still don't think this joke is funny, try some push ups.
Experiment #2
Stand with your two legs about hip width apart. Relax into the gravitational field and allow the body to naturally ease into equilibrium. Sense the line of gravity and then begin tuning your attention into the corresponding line of levity.
The line of Gravity I call the Gravity Line.
The line of Levity I call the Punchline.
A great secret of yoga and an essential key to levitation is to every day move a little closer to the punchline, reconciling weight and weightlessness. With care and attention, I’m sure you’ll get it. Good Luck.
(excerpted from www.theintimateweave.com)
Newton’s third law is that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Newton didn’t invent this law; he noticed it. I also notice it, and now I’m going to apply it and in the process share with you the secret of levitation.
Three Questions:
1) What is the opposite of Left?
2)What is the opposite of Forward?
3) What is the opposite of Gravity?
The third question is more like a yoga riddle and there are two things I can observe to see if someone is unfolding the riddle's meaning. First, to the extent that people transition out from postures effortlessly, they understand what is the opposite of gravity. Second, to the extent that people laugh at my jokes, they understand what is the opposite of gravity.
Here are two experiments you can do to understand and embody the principle of levity.
Experiment #1:
What did the fish say when it ran into a wall?
Dam!
Did you laugh? If not, you can try again up to 10 times. If after 10 attempts you still don't think this joke is funny, try some push ups.
Experiment #2
Stand with your two legs about hip width apart. Relax into the gravitational field and allow the body to naturally ease into equilibrium. Sense the line of gravity and then begin tuning your attention into the corresponding line of levity.
The line of Gravity I call the Gravity Line.
The line of Levity I call the Punchline.
A great secret of yoga and an essential key to levitation is to every day move a little closer to the punchline, reconciling weight and weightlessness. With care and attention, I’m sure you’ll get it. Good Luck.
(excerpted from www.theintimateweave.com)
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Re: How to Levitate
Sat, November 11, 2006 - 9:37 PMGreat post! Thank you, Paul!
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Re: How to Levitate
Fri, July 6, 2007 - 4:15 PM"levitation" is actually the capacity for someone to sit full locust and have such hip strength and mobility that they can push their knees against the floor and jump usually more than four feet... If you want to read about it read "magic and mystery in tibet" it's somebodies journal that traveled to Tibet.
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