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afiriti |
thank you so much for this work, very helpful :) |
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Alex |
The top leg in the photo is rotated, the hips are stacked, the toes point to the open side..... |
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priya |
I agree with Carolyn. I've been in many classes where it is taught to "stack the hips," but, in addition to causing the hip joint to sit unevenly in the socket (as Carolyn points out), it also puts more pressure on the knee of the standing leg. Standing leg is in Tadasana with toes pointing down. |
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JeanieYogini |
Actually, that was supposed to read, the "Lifted leg is in Tadasana"--meaning that the lifted leg should be extended with the heel directed to the back and the toes pointed down; the kneecap should be parallel to the mat or floor. Resist the urge to rotate the lifted leg in the hip socket as it causes pressure on standing knee and hip socket. Rotate the rib cage (in twisting action) towards the celing/sky while leaving toes of lifted leg pointed down. |
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JeanieYogini |
I agree with Carolyn. I've been in many classes where it is taught to "stack the hips," but, in addition to causing the hip joint to sit unevenly in the socket (as Carolyn points out), it also puts more pressure on the knee of the standing leg. Standing leg is in Tadasana with toes pointing down. |
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carolyn |
You might be tempted to rotate the standing leg -- don't! This will make the hip joint sit unevenly in its socket, which will actually make your balance worse. Instead, focus on the extended leg, and move it backwards or forwards very slightly as needed to stay upright. Remember that balance is not created, but rather, maintained. |
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Dave |
Stand with arms outstretched. Tip to one side raising the free leg and arm while moving. Land the hand to the floor. Look up. |
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Vicki |
If you have trouble balancing, use the wall for support and to build strength. |
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Diane |
Try this pose against the wall with a block under balancing hand. |
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Perry |
For gaining balance (and confidence) perform AC with back against a wall. With the wall you will have know fear of toppling over backwards and can focus on the standing leg and opening of the chest. Tree pose also works well against a wall. |
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