I’m just wondering if you or anyone you know have experienced this. What techniques did you use?
Thanks
When removing something with addictive properties from the body and consciousness of the student it is best to a) ween them off slowly and b) provide them tangible “things” to make their way until the cravings, desires, and urges are evicted.
In the case of tobacco I tend to steer students to things that flush toxins from the body. And yes I do realize that this phrase is one of the most common “buzz phrases” in Yoga and is quite over-used and misunderstood. In this case however it is important to get things out of the muscle tissue and systems so the student can be stabilized and see/feel things with greater clarity.
Logic.
There’s always half a room in Yoga for logic.
You sailed that one right over my head.
(Using the best William Shatner Impersonation)
I . . .
don’t
understand.
50 Males ?
50 Females?
Your guess is actually close 
Rational, logical, evidenced things are masculine in mature (not male).
While intuition and felling, sensing, and trusting are feminine in nature. And when we are in balance we have half of each or we have a balance of energies of each.
So half of my yoga can be filled with logic…while the other half is open to intuition, feeling, sensing, and trusting.
Good to hear about it…
nice explanation… is there any specific postures to be followed to quit smoking or just a general way of performing yoga is enough?
[QUOTE=devnty06;45993]Good to hear about it…
nice explanation… is there any specific postures to be followed to quit smoking or just a general way of performing yoga is enough?[/QUOTE]
would be nice to hear … I would think pranayama, general asana, and time…but need to hear other thought and experiences …
even for consistent smokers?
2.5 years ago after practicing yoga for 2 years I quit “cold turkey”. It was a natural evolution for me to want to feel better and do better things for my body through my practice. My sister bought an amazing book for me once I had decided that I needed to end this addiction. Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Quit…I read one chapter a day. At the end of the last chapter I closed the book and never smoked another cigarette. May 28th I will have been free of cigarettes for 3 years.
Not an easy process but after about 3 weeks I started to feel human again…I owe it all to my daily practice and the support of a wonderful family.
Good luck to you
i don’t know i feel like i still need a cig after i do yoga
I think ultimately you have to know deep down that you don’t want to be a slave to this thing that depletes your vital energy. You have to really, truly, deep down without a doubt in you know that you don’t want this anymore. Once you’ve made that honest decision the rest will come. Most importantly, be patient, loving and kind to yourself.
[QUOTE=A Better Me;46593]I think ultimately you have to know deep down that you don’t want to be a slave to this thing that depletes your vital energy. You have to really, truly, deep down without a doubt in you know that you don’t want this anymore. Once you’ve made that honest decision the rest will come. Most importantly, be patient, loving and kind to yourself.[/QUOTE]
Thank you, yes this is true…slave is just a nice way to put it too…it’s a sad affair
Thank you, yes this is true…slave is just a nice way to put it too…it’s a sad affair
Why must it be a sad affair? Why not make it a joyful one, where you are taking control and making a decision to make your life SO much better, and to make yourself feel SO much better, and to give your body the oxygen it truly deserves! Make it a joyful thing, with determination and happiness!
I know I am sounding like some positive thinking motivational speaker or something - but my intention is to try to bring you around to the idea that you don’t have to make it a sad or depressing thing. Choose positive.
I was a consistent smoker for many years, but wo years ago, when I went to a pranayama workshop for three weeks. I had to give up smoking as a part of the daily practice. After a couple of days during the workshop, I didnt even think about the cigarettes. After the workshop was over, my body felt repelled to smoke. I didnt even have to try to quit. Regular paranayama also kept me off alchohol, though I must add that I am not a heavy drinker to begin with. But now, I dont even feel the need to drink socially.
[QUOTE=A Better Me;46484]2.5 years ago after practicing yoga for 2 years I quit “cold turkey”. It was a natural evolution for me to want to feel better and do better things for my body through my practice. My sister bought an amazing book for me once I had decided that I needed to end this addiction. Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Quit…I read one chapter a day. At the end of the last chapter I closed the book and never smoked another cigarette. May 28th I will have been free of cigarettes for 3 years.
Not an easy process but after about 3 weeks I started to feel human again…I owe it all to my daily practice and the support of a wonderful family.
Good luck to you[/QUOTE]
I recommended the book to the student. She got it and will see how it goes.
From yogic perspective I just can not think about anything else but pranayama, yoga nidra and working with energy
[QUOTE=A Better Me;46593] Most importantly, be patient, loving and kind to yourself.[/QUOTE]
So true…
the one who really loves and appreciate the physical body would not pollute it.