Tag Archives: Marichyasana

How the Rolling Pin Factor works with your Edge

Alice’s teacher is watching Alice working on binding in Marichyasana A. Her hands are almost touching behind her back. “Alice you will have more success with binding if you use the rolling pin factor to work with your Edge.” Her teacher tells her. Alice looks at her teacher with a puzzled look. “Watch a rolling […]

How to improve Marichyasana A; use the grounded elbow technique

Alice learned a new technique while she was at a weekend yoga workshop recently.  She learned about the grounded elbow technique and how it can protect your back while at the same time promoting flexibility in your hip in Marichyasana A.  It was a really simple technique that Alice learned in no time at all. […]

How to follow the romance novel pattern and complete Marichyasana C

Alice was reading the latest romance novel from one of her favourite authors.  One of the things that Alice likes about romance novels is  that they follow a predictable pattern.  After introducing the main characters, the hero and heroine are at the hugs and kisses stage by chapter 8.  By chapter 12 they are at […]