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Good Reading : April 2004
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(coffeetable) 42 chair pose Utkatasana (OOT-kah- tahss-anna) is an invigorating pose. Dogis frequently assume this position in daily life as a greeting or when they seek human attention. To start, Buster inhales while raising the paws forward with the pads facing down. Exhaling, Buster bends at the knees until he is in a deep squat. The tail stays down, providing a counter- balance. He has the confidence of years of practice. pup’s pose Dogis are careful to rest when poses become too intense. Pup’s pose, or Balasana (bal-AHSS-anna) is the perfect resting place. As she settles into the pose, Kessie checks for any remaining distractions that might hinder her relaxation before extending her chin forward to rest it on the floor. strike a pose (GoodReading) Some humans presume that a dog scratching has an itch, or one lying on its back is asking for a tummy rub. Not so, says DOGA; anyone who has spent time around dogs would know that they are actually practicing Doga, the canine yoga. Any dog can do it. As Pi (the smiling Boston terrier) says, ‘It is not necessary to be already fit to do doga. The key is to accept and use your body as it is at the present moment. Use all your sen- sations to make an inquiry into yourself. Who are you? What are your favourite smells?’ ‘Don’t be afraid of the ground – embrace the earth – it feels good.’ Pi
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