tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post4721804157223898808..comments2023-11-05T04:18:29.787-08:00Comments on Claudia Yoga: Castor Oil, the Ashtanga Yoga Saturday PracticeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-51642470705985001602012-11-08T15:32:58.226-08:002012-11-08T15:32:58.226-08:00Hi, nice info... lots of knowledge to grasp...... ...Hi, nice info... lots of knowledge to grasp...... I do the same as above every weekend, I change my oil as per season.... Summer calls for cooling oils, so I use coconut or sesame and winters I use mustard oil, which is quite warming. These oils can be used just the same way you have used castor oil, and are slightly less messy.However, nothing beats castor oil if you want to stimulate hair Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-71330819875538147872012-09-14T01:59:06.947-07:002012-09-14T01:59:06.947-07:00I chanced upon your site, and came across this pie...I chanced upon your site, and came across this piece on castor oil...wanted to share some things about castor oil which my granny always kept in the shelf:<br />1. It was used during nights to keep our eyes cool - in case any irritation in the eyes persisted or generally to cool the part of the body superficially (nose, ear, stomach etc)<br />2. In case of rough heels, my grandfather used to ask Prasadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-48337160865759216102012-09-05T16:41:11.749-07:002012-09-05T16:41:11.749-07:00Brianna, I am not sure, the oil is pretty heavy an...Brianna, I am not sure, the oil is pretty heavy and warm, and usually if it is winter time I need to be able to cover myself well afterwards so as to not get cold and drink plenty of water... but if I was pregnant, I dont know, it depends what trimestre, weather I already have a practice or not. I am sure for someone who has done it before and who already has an active practice the question ClaudiaYoganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-47233577616537434032012-09-05T16:39:32.437-07:002012-09-05T16:39:32.437-07:00It might be because we are too toxic, yes, that wo...It might be because we are too toxic, yes, that would be an explanation. I believe Krishna who is from South India mentioned he only uses sesame...<br /><br /><br />I use castor oil here too but for cooking, it is very expensive to get, did not think of using it on the body but now that I recall I think at Yoga Thailand during teacher training people were using it, then going to herbal baths andClaudiaYoganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-28819083443167122652012-09-05T08:47:59.767-07:002012-09-05T08:47:59.767-07:00Nice to see a post talking about the advantages of...Nice to see a post talking about the advantages of oil bathing. I'm a student of Ayurvedic medicine/massage/ panchakarma and one of the first things i've learned when in Kerala, was that "everything" in life can be fixed with oil, hehe<br /><br />Yes, usually sesame oil is used, either plain or as a base for a medicated oil, but depending on the constitution of the individual, Yaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-84720645143255346252012-06-10T12:41:47.917-07:002012-06-10T12:41:47.917-07:00this one: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?h...this one: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&q=castor+oil+16+ounces&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1254&bih=685&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13722653756741247493&sa=X&ei=DPjUT8T1OaKC6AG147SFCQ&ved=0CIABEPICMAM#ps-sellersClaudiaYoganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-56824393458181981312012-06-10T12:24:07.847-07:002012-06-10T12:24:07.847-07:00You mentioned the Medium sized bottle is what you ...You mentioned the Medium sized bottle is what you use for your bath.. Would that be the 32 oz bottle or the 8 oz bottle? Briannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-69100622723128850732012-06-09T17:32:24.321-07:002012-06-09T17:32:24.321-07:00Brianna, I don't know. Brianna, I don't know. ClaudiaYoganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-49593156782361435932012-06-09T16:23:11.350-07:002012-06-09T16:23:11.350-07:00Claudia,
How would this affect a pregnant woman?
...Claudia,<br /><br />How would this affect a pregnant woman?<br /><br />BriannaBriannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-21312450477236972072012-05-01T11:03:03.346-07:002012-05-01T11:03:03.346-07:00La pregunta es si el de ricino que se consigue en ...La pregunta es si el de ricino que se consigue en la Argentina es el mismo que se compra en USA... tal vez es el mismo pero los que lo venden no son concientes de su posible uso en el cuerpo? Quien sabe. Tal vez Rodrigo nos pueda contar su experiencia, si se anima a probarlo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-56614329441115203752012-05-01T08:54:14.981-07:002012-05-01T08:54:14.981-07:00Hm, ahora que leo eso si, parece! Por eso otros l...Hm, ahora que leo eso si, parece! Por eso otros lectores como Krishna, tambien del Sur de la India recomiendan aceite de sesamo. Yo he probado con el de ricino me fue muy bien, pero supongo a cada uno depende de el que le quede mejor para su propia constitucion piel e ideas...Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-29461259540979030352012-05-01T08:51:03.477-07:002012-05-01T08:51:03.477-07:00http://www.castoroil.com.ar/descargas/COILSA%20HCO...http://www.castoroil.com.ar/descargas/COILSA%20HCO.pdf<br /><br />parece algo demasiado industrial como para ponerese en el cuerpo, no?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-62497819148330314182012-04-28T11:03:15.942-07:002012-04-28T11:03:15.942-07:00Hola Claudia, Gracias por tu respuesta, justamente...Hola Claudia, Gracias por tu respuesta, justamente estoy practicando con Pablo Pirillo en su shala, se llama inticenter ashtanga buenos aires. <br />Encontre venta de aceite de ricino hidrogenado (sirve?) por el momento siempre que he hecho un baño de aceite lo he hecho con aceite de oliva.<br />Gracias, y nuevamente, excelente blog. Saludos.Rodrigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548943088831043114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-92009298651944449752012-04-28T10:42:56.087-07:002012-04-28T10:42:56.087-07:00Elizabeth thanks for the information on the coconu...Elizabeth thanks for the information on the coconut oil. I have used Sesame, I believe Krishna recommended that too... Which works very well. I actually use it for everyday, under lotion base.<br /><br />Soji, hope it went well today.<br /><br />Rodrigo, hola, gracias. Hace mucho que no vivo en BsAs, por lo que no se. Has probado preguntar en las farmacias? Me encantaria saber donde lo Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-32612206831238804792012-04-28T09:52:14.766-07:002012-04-28T09:52:14.766-07:00Hola Claudia, gran blog, me gusta mucho, tiene muy...Hola Claudia, gran blog, me gusta mucho, tiene muy buena informacion.<br />Soy Chileno, vivo desde hace 2 meses en Buenos aires y quiero comprar Aceite de ricino (Castor oil) para hacer el baño de aceite. Sabes donde puedo comprar el aceite aca en capital federal.<br />Te agradezco la informacion y muchos saludos desde tu tierra.<br />RodrigoRodrigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548943088831043114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-74874498155331513912012-04-27T12:40:03.082-07:002012-04-27T12:40:03.082-07:00Cannot wait to try this tomorrow! Sounds really t...Cannot wait to try this tomorrow! Sounds really therapeutic. Just reading through all your posts, and absolutely love your blog. Just fab! What a wonderful learning resource... Thank you xxSojiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408235679001384182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-88064486560241454752011-04-09T14:53:08.242-07:002011-04-09T14:53:08.242-07:00I believe Nancy Gillgoff said coconut (or sesame o...I believe Nancy Gillgoff said coconut (or sesame oil if you live in a cooler climate) 3 times a month and Castor oil once a month. I believe that is what Pattabhi Jois told her. This will be my 3rd Sat. and I have not tried the castor oil yet because I do not yet have the special soap that takes it out. (maybe I'll try the lemon soap idea, easier to come by...)Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-76281451929310274852011-03-15T15:27:12.456-07:002011-03-15T15:27:12.456-07:00Hsihui, you just do what you can...a that is how I...Hsihui, you just do what you can...a that is how I go about it...I find it easy to massage the lower back and shoulders which is where I most tend to need itClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-91230666630405996832011-03-15T12:47:18.495-07:002011-03-15T12:47:18.495-07:00Hi, I do have a stupid question. So you said that ...Hi, I do have a stupid question. So you said that applied oil everywhere and gently massage it. So... how do I evenly distribute the oil on my back and how to massage my back??? Thanks for your help, I really want to try thing oil bath, it sounds really awesome. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809413104843193989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-36882842260136355162010-12-07T13:41:45.851-08:002010-12-07T13:41:45.851-08:00You are welcome Dustin, glad you commentedYou are welcome Dustin, glad you commentedClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-5286103660039647932010-12-06T16:24:08.178-08:002010-12-06T16:24:08.178-08:00Thank you. Just curious about your experience.Thank you. Just curious about your experience.Dustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271725923392321247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-72209775522193221882010-12-06T03:28:55.210-08:002010-12-06T03:28:55.210-08:00@Krishna, thanks for that explanation, I was curio...@Krishna, thanks for that explanation, I was curious about a the sesame oil.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-64759511683006278252010-12-05T23:41:49.475-08:002010-12-05T23:41:49.475-08:00Ah...Krishna seems to have answered the sesame oil...Ah...Krishna seems to have answered the sesame oil question quite well:) I got my idea from when I went to Kerala a few years ago and had lots of wonderful abhyanga massages at an ayurvedic clinic there so as Krishna says - it is a South India tradition to use sesame oil. I have continued this practice since once a week and sometimes twice when I am feeling out of sorts. Here is a link with more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-11958580263939925082010-12-05T22:36:03.758-08:002010-12-05T22:36:03.758-08:00Claudia
Actually in traditional Indian families e...Claudia<br /><br />Actually in traditional Indian families especially in South India , people have sesame oil bath on Saturdays and not Castor oil . There is a link to Sesame oil and Saturday as Saturday is meant for Lord Saturn i.e Shani Bhagwan and hence people who are in the grip of Saturn go to temple and sesame oil lamps in front of Lord Saturn shrine and also in the morning have bath hot Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245379054373909704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691716319007113087.post-19080932285914197832010-12-05T16:44:43.778-08:002010-12-05T16:44:43.778-08:00Hi Dustin, yes, I also had an obstruction, but min...Hi Dustin, yes, I also had an obstruction, but mine was intense to the point where my knees would get "locked" and I had to "unlock" them, so I had operations to remove the meniscuses and that helped, but poses like the lotus or Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana were simply impossible in the beginning. What your teachers say is right, I was just very VERY gentle with them and took Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609779915009954933noreply@blogger.com