A. Single Leg Mountain: active L lower extremity open chain flexion & R lower extremity closed chain extension; significant demand for stable pelvis & spine in vertical plane 5-10 breaths B. Transition: balanced A to C tilt 1-2 breaths C: Virabhadrasana 3: R lower extremity closed chain flexion & L lower extremity open chain extension;Continue reading “Length Tension Relationships, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Autogenic & Reciprocal Inhibition”
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For optimal midline stability, keep your energy centered & lifted
Mula – root lock, seals energy at the base of the spine Uddiyana – abdominal lock, inner embrace, navel to spine Jalandhara – throat lock, protects neck & sends energy to crown MAHA Bandha – all three ON with awareness
Posture: cervical tension tamer
For every inch of forward head position, your head weighs extra 10 pounds. This adds up over years in faster spinal column degeneration. Fix it: 1. Crown into sky – upward energy though center 2. Ears over your shoulders/hips/knees/ankles – stack self, use the divinely engineered musculoskeletal skeletal system to your advantage 3. Perform belowContinue reading “Posture: cervical tension tamer”
My dear swollen knee
It appears that my myofascial stiffness has increased—R knee has been sensitive to traditional kapotasana, garudasana & prone knee flexion machine (pigeon, eagle & ham curl). I feel the twisting inside irritates something within, a ligament or two, perhaps meniscus, perhaps cartilage surface irritation. Knee swells & takes about a week of consideration & lovingContinue reading “My dear swollen knee”
Inspirations
Joined Equinox. Grateful to have a space to nourish self & experiment with movement. When my body is in motion, insights drop one after the other. Here are a few from yesterday’s workout:
SILA SVETA 