Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 Here's a question for other ummm, errrrr, well-endowed women (and the men who teach them): What do you about Mayurasana? The elbow squeeze is more than just a tad uncomfortable.<br><br>Now for a below-the-belt question: I often feel that Astanga, a system created by and for men, puts non-gwyneth female bodies at a distinct disavantage. It seems that many postures assume most of a person's weight (and strength) is in the upper body (shoulders). I am blessed/cursed with breeder's hips (although, like Sunshine, I am a non-breeder), and often feel impeded by them in moving through postures. Anoyne else out there, not your typical "yoga babes," working with and through these issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 Er, I dunno, I would say all the padmasana stuff puts non-female western hips at a major disadvantage. That's the beauty of the system - something to keep everybody humble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 I used to be sort of embarrassed about how my boobs were always in the way, like in marichyasana B & D, but now I just push them over and twist -- there's no point in being self-conscious when I look like hell from sweating anyway. I do sort of start to suffocate when I make the grab in pindasana, however, and also the one before it, where you stuff your knees in your ears. But I can no longer bear to bind myself in a sports bra due to the whole unaesthetic uni-boob thing. Let your freak flag fly, baby!<br><br>Part II: Having a big butt is a real advantage in ubhaya padangusthasana and the one after it, where you're rolling up to seated with your feet in your hands. Nice grounded padded seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2000 Report Share Posted October 9, 2000 Ahhh, that's why those balances are so easy for me! <br><br>In Mayurasana, it's not aesthetics of the situation that troubles me, it's... let's just say, pain, the big squish, the mammogramish feeling when you bring your elbows in. Unlike the hip-opening thing, there's something physically (apart from tightness) in the way. Any advice?<br><br>(Yeah, I kinda get all choked up from halasana, not breathing freely until I get relief in fish.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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