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How to find the Edge of your yoga WorldThe old treasure map shows the way to the island but it shows nothing of the surrounding area. Once you go beyond the edge of the map you are in unknown territory. Your yoga pose is like that old map. If you stay in the known territory you are safe. If you go beyond the [...] How to use your Edge and improve Paschimottanasana“The last time I tried Paschimottanasana I pulled my hamstrings and it took a couple of weeks for them to heal.” thought Alice “I hope this new technique works.” Alice inhales and lifts her torso slightly. Exhaling she lowers her torso again. With each breath she takes Alice is moving away from and towards her [...] How to use the Two Pots Principle to pick your best Practice Buddy“Yes, I can go on Wednesday night instead of Tuesday.” Sally responded. Alice was relieved. Her previous practice buddy was not as flexible in her availability as Sally is. Alice’s relationship with Sally, her new Practice Buddy, has been great. She used the Two Pots Principle from Aesop’s fables to help her avoid the most [...] How the Oil Can improves your wide leg forward foldBob is attempting to shut the door on his shed but there is a problem. There is so much rust on the hinge that the door will hardly move. Bob pushes really hard and with a squeal the door reluctantly moves but it stops short of fully closed. The door hinge needs some oil, otherwise [...] How to use your Edge to stay on the cliffThe hang glider kept going and ran right off the edge of the cliff. He disappeared out of sight only to appear a little while later soaring up into the sky. While it is a good idea for the hang glider to routinely go running beyond the edge of the cliff, it is not a [...] How to use the Bent Pin technique to protect your lower back in DandasanaBob has been watching a lot of TV lately. The Curling Finals are on and he has not been paying attention to his posture while he watches. He has been letting his back round and his chest drop down towards his hips. Not only is it poor posture his lower back is starting to [...] Follow your Inner Budgie to get the most out of KonasanaRupert, the green English Budgie glides across the room. He lifts his ribs, brings his hips forward and lands gently on the branch. Alice noticed that Rupert landed the same way that her yoga teacher wants her to move into so many yoga poses, lead with her hips. Just the other day he was admonishing [...] How the tree trunk method improves your DandasanaBob sees a Black Bear across the meadow. It appears to be searching for something. The bear rears up on its hind legs and takes a step backwards. Bob is relieved that the bear is not coming any closer to him. The bear presses his back against the tree and starts moving up and down. [...] Why there is no rocket factor in Dandasana3, 2, 1, Ignition! A single pillar of white hot flame lances down against the launch pad as the Soyuz rocket lifts off with the new crew for the International Space Station. But what does a rocket launch have to do with Dandasana? Your torso may look like a rocket when you are in Dandasana, [...] Why backing off will move you further in Parivrtta ParsvakonasanaFinally the moment has come! Alice has been working towards this moment for a long time. She is finally going to be able to move on to the next stage of Parivrtta Parsvakonasana. Alice’s shoulder is resting beside her knee and the way is clear for her to put her hand on the floor beside [...] |