Straight and Aligned Back Intensive

[1965]

Good afternoon! I’m continuing my practice. Today I walked for a whole hour, focusing on keeping my arms straight (i.e., the correct position of the arms). It keeps my attention engaged and benefits my posture. My mood is excellent, too. Today I didn’t meet a single person with the correct arm position. Everyone slouches, with their palms turned backward.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Good afternoon! I’m continuing my practice. Today I walked for a whole hour, focusing on keeping my arms straight (i.e., the correct position of the arms). It keeps my attention engaged and benefits my posture. My mood is excellent, too. Today I didn’t meet a single person with the correct arm position. Everyone slouches, with their palms turned backward.</div>

 

[7371]

Day 3
A walk and 40 minutes of walking with my hands turned inward and forward.
It’s easy to maintain my attention because I’m not thinking only about my palms; I spend the entire walk “researching” , “looking” at my palms, then my shoulders (raising and lowering them), then my chest. Today I also looked at the people I passed. Besides the fact that everyone walks either with their hands turned inward or inward and backward, almost everyone is also carrying something in their hands—there are practically no people walking with their hands free.
Yesterday and today, I felt that while walking and moving my hands inward and forward, energy accumulates in my palms—from the wrists to the fingertips, a pleasant pulsation begins, while a slight rotation can be felt in the centers of the palms.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 3<br /> A walk and 40 minutes of walking with my hands turned inward and forward.<br /> It’s easy to maintain my attention because I’m not thinking only about my palms; I spend the entire walk “researching” <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="😊" title="Smiling face with smiling eyes :blush:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f60a.png" data-shortname=":blush:" />, “looking” at my palms, then my shoulders (raising and lowering them), then my chest. Today I also looked at the people I passed. Besides the fact that everyone walks either with their hands turned inward or inward and backward, almost everyone is also carrying something in their hands—there are practically no people walking with their hands free.<br /> Yesterday and today, I felt that while walking and moving my hands inward and forward, energy accumulates in my palms—from the wrists to the fingertips, a pleasant pulsation begins, while a slight rotation can be felt in the centers of the palms.</div>

 

[020882]

Day 2.
A 2.5-hour walk.
I came back full of energy and in a good mood, especially considering that I had to return at a brisk pace and along a difficult route.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 2.<br /> A 2.5-hour walk.<br /> I came back full of energy and in a good mood, especially considering that I had to return at a brisk pace and along a difficult route.</div>

 

[1111]

I haven’t been able to go on long walks. There are thunderstorms, downpours, and rain, so I go outside for a few minutes at a time.
Day 1.
15 minutes. Palms turned inward.
I watched in the mirror how my posture changes when my palms face backward.

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<div class="bbWrapper">I haven’t been able to go on long walks. There are thunderstorms, downpours, and rain, so I go outside for a few minutes at a time.<br /> Day 1.<br /> 15 minutes. Palms turned inward.<br /> I watched in the mirror how my posture changes when my palms face backward.</div>

 

[1965]

Good morning. I walked briskly for an hour. My arms were straight, which really helps me maintain a good mood and a straight back. Today, once again, I didn’t see a single person with a straight back. Everyone slouches. Either I’m just thinking about it more, or that’s really how it is. And that’s sad.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Good morning. I walked briskly for an hour. My arms were straight, which really helps me maintain a good mood and a straight back. Today, once again, I didn’t see a single person with a straight back. Everyone slouches. Either I’m just thinking about it more, or that’s really how it is. And that’s sad.</div>

 

[0909]

Yesterday I went for a walk with the aim of concentrating on my arms. The route was familiar, but my concentration faded fairly quickly and I got distracted. I tried to bring myself back and notice the position of my arms. The practice seems to be working in two ways: both concentration and posture.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Yesterday I went for a walk with the aim of concentrating on my arms. The route was familiar, but my concentration faded fairly quickly and I got distracted. I tried to bring myself back and notice the position of my arms. The practice seems to be working in two ways: both concentration and posture.</div>

 

[1111]

Day 2.
Today was a busy day. The walk lasted 2.5 hours. I observed the position of my arms. A very useful intensive practice. I noticed that other people’s palms were turned backward. It was a full day—I immersed myself in all the elements of nature.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 2.<br /> Today was a busy day. The walk lasted 2.5 hours. I observed the position of my arms. A very useful intensive practice. I noticed that other people’s palms were turned backward. It was a full day—I immersed myself in all the elements of nature.</div>

 

[7371]

Day 4
1 hour of walking during a walk, palms facing forward and inward
30 minutes of walking (japa meditation), palms facing forward and inward
25 minutes of breathing practice according to VH; I do it lying on my back, with my palms relaxed and facing upward, without tension.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 4<br /> 1 hour of walking during a walk, palms facing forward and inward<br /> 30 minutes of walking (japa meditation), palms facing forward and inward<br /> 25 minutes of breathing practice according to VH; I do it lying on my back, with my palms relaxed and facing upward, without tension.</div>

 

[330]

A 1.5-hour evening walk in the park at a brisk pace, with my palms facing forward and inward. Today I walked alone, without my friend, so there was no one to distract me. I started listening to Daniel Goleman’s audiobook “Emotional Intelligence,” and it was easy to control the position of my arms while listening to it.

Another interesting fact: I’ve come to love walking with a light backpack, so I wore it this time as well. It seems to me that I walk straighter with it and feel my posture better.

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<div class="bbWrapper">A 1.5-hour evening walk in the park at a brisk pace, with my palms facing forward and inward. Today I walked alone, without my friend, so there was no one to distract me. I started listening to Daniel Goleman’s audiobook “Emotional Intelligence,” and it was easy to control the position of my arms while listening to it.<br /> <br /> Another interesting fact: I’ve come to love walking with a light backpack, so I wore it this time as well. It seems to me that I walk straighter with it and feel my posture better.</div>

 

[020882]

Day 3
Yesterday, altogether, I managed to walk for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It’s easy to remember to keep my hands in the correct position. I put on my headphones and get going. I noticed that on all three days, after these walks, I’ve felt inspired and more open in communication.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 3<br /> Yesterday, altogether, I managed to walk for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. It’s easy to remember to keep my hands in the correct position. I put on my headphones and get going. I noticed that on all three days, after these walks, I’ve felt inspired and more open in communication.</div>

 

[1965]

Good evening! I’m continuing to walk with my palms facing forward. Today I walked for a little over an hour. I keep my attention on my hands, which is a big plus. And with a straight back, my mood is always wonderful. I got distracted several times, then remembered and brought my attention back.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Good evening! I’m continuing to walk with my palms facing forward. Today I walked for a little over an hour. I keep my attention on my hands, which is a big plus. And with a straight back, my mood is always wonderful. I got distracted several times, then remembered and brought my attention back.</div>

 

[3301]

Namaste, everyone! I’m joining the intensive.
Initially, I noticed that in my usual, habitual walking position, my hands turn slightly backward.
Today, I did two 20-minute sessions. Hands forward and inward.

I walked so upright that I realized that what I had previously considered a straight back was, at best, close to the second illustration.
Thank you, Om Shanti, for the intensive!

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<div class="bbWrapper">Namaste, everyone! I’m joining the intensive.<br /> Initially, I noticed that in my usual, habitual walking position, my hands turn slightly backward.<br /> Today, I did two 20-minute sessions. Hands forward and inward.<br /> <br /> I walked so upright that I realized that what I had previously considered a straight back was, at best, close to the second illustration.<br /> Thank you, Om Shanti, for the intensive!</div>

 

[7371]

Day 5
25 minutes with palms facing forward, breathing according to ВХ
30-minute walk with hands inward and forward.
After 30 minutes of walking, I was lucky enough to buy some fresh berries. (Although I consciously don’t buy anything during a walk so that I can walk freely. Otherwise, it’s no longer a “walk.” I often even leave my phone behind.) After assessing the purchase for “lightness,” I also walked back, trying to keep my attention on my palms and walk with my hands inward and forward (but I walked more slowly! I remembered: it’s like being distracted by “raspberries in the refrigerator” during Sadhana).

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 5<br /> 25 minutes with palms facing forward, breathing according to ВХ<br /> 30-minute walk with hands inward and forward.<br /> After 30 minutes of walking, I was lucky enough to buy some fresh berries. (Although I consciously don’t buy anything during a walk so that I can walk freely. Otherwise, it’s no longer a “walk.” I often even leave my phone behind.) After assessing the purchase for “lightness,” I also walked back, trying to keep my attention on my palms and walk with my hands inward and forward (but I walked more slowly! I remembered: it’s like being distracted by “raspberries in the refrigerator” during Sadhana).</div>

 

[1111]

Day 3.
Half an hour of walking. I observed my palms and back. My arms were straight.
I thought of my maternal grandmother and my mother. My grandmother always walked with a straight back and held her chin slightly higher. She lived in a village, and everyone thought she looked like a teacher and was strict. But she was a simple builder and painter, and later became the best cook at the school—they even wrote her a letter of appreciation.
My mother inherited this habit from her, and people considered her beautiful. Let’s remember to continue this tradition.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 3.<br /> Half an hour of walking. I observed my palms and back. My arms were straight.<br /> I thought of my maternal grandmother and my mother. My grandmother always walked with a straight back and held her chin slightly higher. She lived in a village, and everyone thought she looked like a teacher and was strict. But she was a simple builder and painter, and later became the best cook at the school—they even wrote her a letter of appreciation.<br /> My mother inherited this habit from her, and people considered her beautiful. Let’s remember to continue this tradition.</div>

 

[020882]

Day 4
Evening walk: 1 hour 10 minutes
I can now keep my palms open naturally, without particularly controlling it.
With open palms, it feels as if you are opening yourself to the world.
Over the weekend, I went on a trip with a captain who is 76 years old. He is a distinguished man with the magnificent posture of an emperor and incredible charisma. Every morning, he pours cold water over himself outdoors.
So, of course, after seeing such a superb example before me, I’m returning to cold-water hardening as well, which I put aside several years ago.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 4<br /> Evening walk: 1 hour 10 minutes<br /> I can now keep my palms open naturally, without particularly controlling it.<br /> With open palms, it feels as if you are opening yourself to the world.<br /> Over the weekend, I went on a trip with a captain who is 76 years old. He is a distinguished man with the magnificent posture of an emperor and incredible charisma. Every morning, he pours cold water over himself outdoors.<br /> So, of course, after seeing such a superb example before me, I’m returning to cold-water hardening as well, which I put aside several years ago.</div>

 

[303707]

For several days now, the third movement mentioned in the intensive has been activating almost automatically. And the most interesting thing is that this process is sustained by attention for a long period while walking. It is surprising that my attention is not always able to remain centered for so long. Perhaps it is because the movement itself brings pleasure by recalling the initially natural, harmonious essence of oneself in everything. I thank you once again for such a light yet very deep intensive.

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<div class="bbWrapper">For several days now, the third movement mentioned in the intensive has been activating almost automatically. And the most interesting thing is that this process is sustained by attention for a long period while walking. It is surprising that my attention is not always able to remain centered for so long. Perhaps it is because the movement itself brings pleasure by recalling the initially natural, harmonious essence of oneself in everything. I thank you once again for such a light yet very deep intensive.</div>

 

[1965]

Good morning! I’m continuing to walk with straight palms and a straight back. Today I walked for 45 minutes. And I saw a young man walking—just like me, with straight palms alongside his body and a straight back. It made me very happy.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Good morning! I’m continuing to walk with straight palms and a straight back. Today I walked for 45 minutes. And I saw a young man walking—just like me, with straight palms alongside his body and a straight back. It made me very happy.</div>

 

[0909]

A new day of the intensive. I went for a walk with a backpack. I know that a backpack is better for posture, and I even have one, but somehow I’m not comfortable with a backpack. I found a solution: I hung a small bag with my phone and wallet around my neck in front, and put everything else in the backpack to keep my hands free. Of course, this way it’s better both for monitoring my hands and for not picking anything up. I’ll keep trying.

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<div class="bbWrapper">A new day of the intensive. I went for a walk with a backpack. I know that a backpack is better for posture, and I even have one, but somehow I’m not comfortable with a backpack. I found a solution: I hung a small bag with my phone and wallet around my neck in front, and put everything else in the backpack to keep my hands free. Of course, this way it’s better both for monitoring my hands and for not picking anything up. I’ll keep trying.</div>

 

[7768]

Namaste. Thank you for the Straight Back intensive. I had never connected the position of the back with the position of the palms and hands... It’s very interesting to work on yourself through the position of the hands. I wish everyone success in achieving what they desire.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Namaste. Thank you for the Straight Back intensive. I had never connected the position of the back with the position of the palms and hands... It’s very interesting to work on yourself through the position of the hands. I wish everyone success in achieving what they desire.</div>

 

[7371]

Day 6
1 hour 20 minutes of walking with my palms facing inward and forward, using shallow breathing, which is also easy to practice and monitor with the hands in this position.
I have even more incentive and motivation to go on a long walk.
30 minutes of lying-down breathing practice according to VK, with my palms turned slightly inward and more forward.

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<div class="bbWrapper">Day 6<br /> 1 hour 20 minutes of walking with my palms facing inward and forward, using shallow breathing, which is also easy to practice and monitor with the hands in this position.<br /> I have even more incentive and motivation to go on a long walk.<br /> 30 minutes of lying-down breathing practice according to VK, with my palms turned slightly inward and more forward.</div>