Guess I had never seen myself in action in upward facing forward bend, or urdhva mukha paschimottanasana, or at least I had never seen my attempts at doing so with straight legs...
All new to me how much I struggle, and perhaps because the cameras were rolling, well, actually the camera, there is only one, I seemed to struggle even more, at least in this first video -if you cannot see the video go to claudiayoga.com-:
Second one was a bit better. I remember in India I had Andrew come around and adjusted me on this one, he did not really do much other than put his leg against my spine and breathe deeply and smoothly. That was a very precise adjustment, he taught me to breathe smoothly and along side the struggle, which made it easier. He did this without saying a word. Gratitude.
Will see how it goes today, waiting for the family to wake up before practice on this Memorial Day. Enjoy!
All new to me how much I struggle, and perhaps because the cameras were rolling, well, actually the camera, there is only one, I seemed to struggle even more, at least in this first video -if you cannot see the video go to claudiayoga.com-:
Second one was a bit better. I remember in India I had Andrew come around and adjusted me on this one, he did not really do much other than put his leg against my spine and breathe deeply and smoothly. That was a very precise adjustment, he taught me to breathe smoothly and along side the struggle, which made it easier. He did this without saying a word. Gratitude.
Will see how it goes today, waiting for the family to wake up before practice on this Memorial Day. Enjoy!
Your forward bend looks great Claudia! Keep engaging your uddiyana bandha and your lower back! When you roll on your shoulders, try to straighten your spine more (reach bum towards ceiling). It'll help strengthen your back. I'm working on this one too. I also love the leg against back support! Makes the pose so much easier!
ReplyDeleteHi Yyogini, you also working on this one? fun isn't it? I don't know what it is about raising the head up and straightening the back that seems so difficult, should not be, it just is... well, at least for now... and yes leg on the back and all the problems are solved... I miss those adjustments. Appreciate the encouragement
ReplyDeletelooks very gracious to me ;-)
ReplyDeletep.s. love the birds chirping in the background
Ivana
Thanks Ivana! :-) and yes the birds in the background is the gift of srping and summer, together with the occassional train... nice to be able to open the windows
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