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I've recently noticed that while doing the series of

prasarita padottanasana, they are causing strain on my

lower shin/ankle area. I cannot stand up without

using my hands to assist. Also, the following day I

feel as though I have sprained ankles. Is there

something I can do to strenghten this muscle?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

Dorene Nowatzke

Fostoria, Ohio

 

 

 

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perhaps you should not have your feet so far apart from one another.

that may be causing strain. do you have a teacher?

 

ashtangayoga, Dorene Nowatzke <dnowatzke> wrote:

> I've recently noticed that while doing the series of

> prasarita padottanasana, they are causing strain on my

> lower shin/ankle area. I cannot stand up without

> using my hands to assist. Also, the following day I

> feel as though I have sprained ankles. Is there

> something I can do to strenghten this muscle?

>

> Thank you in advance.

>

> Dorene Nowatzke

> Fostoria, Ohio

>

>

>

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> http://www.hotjobs.com

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Dorene Nowatzke,

 

Another suggestion would be to strengthen the ankles and shins.

Working with a teacher allows a qualified person to assess your

asana, and evaluate ways to make it more comfortable. To strengthen

your ankles, stand on something like a stair or curb, only the balls

of your feet supporting you. Be careful to have a railing or object

to support you, no falling. Drop your heels low, them stand up on

the balls of your feet. Repeat this a few times. This action

strengthens the ankles and shins. Before or after this practice work

full the full range of motion available to your ankles. Make circles

in clockwise and couter clockwise directions. Eacg asana is an

expriment. Work to find a place where your body performs the

asana...always recognize the differenr between pain and sensation.

Never do anything that causes pain. Your ankles or shins may be weak

form a previous injury, so take it slow. Do your practice and all it

coming.

 

~Tonya Makowski

Pacifica, California, USA

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