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Essa |
I agree with Maya.I love this pose.It will relieve my backache with just 3 times. |
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Danielle |
I keep attempting this pose but every time I try I get a pain in my left side in my kidney area. I have scoliosis so my spine and ribs are a little twisted, but I used to be in Gymnastics and we did back bends all the time but it never gave me problems then. Any ideas or modifications? |
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theresa |
maybe placing your awareness into using the strength of the legs(quads) more to power you up into the pose...remembering to ground firmly through the big toes. |
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maya |
i think this is my favorite pose from yoga because it helps my back alot |
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Stephen |
If you have trouble pushing up with your arms you can shift your balance a little so your arms do not have to lift as much weight. With the crown of your head on the floor (the wrestlers neck bridge) let your knees and hips rock forward gently toward your feet while you push with your arms. When your arms are straight you can rock back toward you head, deepening the pose. |
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Sandy |
I seem to have extreme difficulty getting my shoulders off the ground and my arms to straighten when I attempt wheel? Any suggestions? |
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Nina Boasso |
Thanks dyogig! Going into and out of a pose is crucial because if this is not done with dignity, you are a target for injury. |
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dyogig |
funny enough, i just learned the proper way to come out of this pose after a year or so. When you are in full wheel pose (as the picture above) to come out of it: (1) tuck your chin to your chest; (2) slowly bend your arms to come down; finally, (3) set your head, neck, back then arms down. Hope that helps! |
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missy |
Either use your arm strength and hips to push you forward and back up. Or, if the arms are not strong enough for that, use what arm strength you do have to support your upper spine while you tuck your chin towards your chest, and lower your hips to the floor, and then release your arms once you are safely down. This position requires some flexibility and strength to do it properly, so be careful. |
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Nina Boasso |
Once again, how do you suggest coming out of this pose. Should I tuck chin and carefully place back of head on the mat and articulate the spine down or focus on placing the shoulders on the floor first with the chin into the chest? Thanks. |
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