More UK Yogis!

Hi YM,
I was fortunate enough to pick up two DVD's that were offered free of charge by The Daily Mail Newspaper (UK) recently and have been following Part One since the beginning of the month. I am already beginning to notice some changes (for the better), I just wanted to ask what 'type' of Yoga this is? It doesn't specify on the DVD cover. Also, is this DVD enough to work with or should I also enrol in a Yoga class for optimal benefits? And finally, I can see from your website that there is an 'ask Marlon' field box for questions - if I filled in my query there - would I receive a personal response from Marlon or would it be published on the website?
Would love to hear your views.
Many thanks,

Anonymous

Hi Anonymous,
These days I usually publish answers to all the questions on my blog page. I can do that anonymously very easily and often do at the inquirer's request, as I have here. I answer all questions myself. I feel it’s an important part of my dharma at least for now.

I think you could go either way. Enroll at a yoga studio that has high recommendations or learn much more from me by getting my other 6 DVDs. My popularity is immense in the UK now, due to the newspaper inclusion. That is a thrill. I hope to come to the UK this spring or summer to teach some workshops as a result.

My background is in Tantra. Within this ancient tradition there are many subdivisions. In a single session a student is apt to encounter these various branches of yoga: Raja, Swara, Laya, Kundalini, Jnana, Kriya, Bhakti, Hatha + a bit of ayurveda. For more in my background you may want to check out my bio.

Please do log on to the blog often. I think you will see people are generally thinking about the same issues. I’m very happy if you contribute your experience to other bloggers by hitting the white comments button at the bottom of any entry.

Fare thee well, yogini! Many thanks for writing!

Om Shanti,

Yogi Marlon

For Motor Neurone Disease

Hello Yogi Marlon,
I have Motor Neurone Disease which as you know affects the nerves and wastes the muscles. Which yoga excercises would be benefical for this condition ?

I watched your DVD's published by Daily Mail Newspaper in London and I am now a lifelong fan of yours. You have beauty inside as well outside. I absolutely adore you.

Nat P.
Reading, Berkshire
England, UK

Hi Nat,
Thank you! It seems I am reaching lots of people in the UK because of the distribution of one of my DVDs via UK newspapers. So much so that I am just starting to look into teaching some workshops in the UK in the spring.

In regard to your question. I'm afraid I'm not at all familiar with your illness, so I really cannot recommend specific postures for that. I'm very sorry. I wish I could do more in medical terms. What I can tell you is that yoga directly effects the nadis, which is an energetic network that mirrors the physical network of the nerves. I can only figure here, not diagnose, but I would think if you get more energy to the nerves, you are set in the right direction. Most any yoga practice is good for that, but it has been said the best posture for the overall posture is shoulder stand. I demonstrate this on several of my DVDs. Are you familiar with this posture?

Additionally, pranayama practices are generally more subtle in nature than postures, so their effect on the nadis is more profound. Recommending many of the more elaborate pranayama practices is strictly for an in-person teacher-student lesson. There are so many variables. One that I do suggest for the general public and teach on DVD is alternate nostril breathing. It is on several of the DVDs, including Yoga For Couch Potatoes. Although it is relatively safe for all, it is nonetheless a very powerful and profound practice. Please search the DVD you have for it. If not found, you can always order a DVD on line. I'm shipping more and more to the UK!


I wish you the best of health and hold the vision of your condition healed.

Om Shanti,

Yogi Marlon