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I have balance issues with my right side vs my left side, especially in the

hips where I¹m a lot looser in the left than the right. However, I¹ve

learnt to just throw faith into the prescribed system. Trying to overcome

these issues has proven difficult ­ where do you let up? I¹m impressed with

the ashtanga system. In my opinion it is the closest one can get to a

complete system in the (ouch) Œbodyworks¹ field.

 

Have faith that these issues will slowly ease out through continued practice

and dedication. Enjoy your daily reverence for life (or how often you do

your practice)...and as Guruji would say:

 

³Practice, and all is coming.²

 

 

On 7/10/03 4:06 am, "Josh" <indiatravels2002 wrote:

> Hi Y'all,

>

> I've often wondered if I should tailor my practice towards the areas

> of my inflexibility. I also can bend backwards quite well but have

> trouble bending forwards and what I'd like to know is whether it is

> better to work mainly on forward bends until my hamstrings/groin

> open and then proceed with a more balanced practice after these

> areas have 'caught up' to the rest of my body.

>

> What I'm concerned with is that if I continue to open my backbends

> will it make it more difficult to correct the imbalance with my

> forward-bends?

>

> Any advice would be most appreciated!

>

> Thx.

>

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hola!

 

well in ashtanga.....traditional ashtanga ie mysore style.....you should not be

doing backbends untill you can foward bend correctly. WHY? you might ask.....mr.

jois says although you maybe able to back bend you are not strong enough/"clean"

enoguht to do backbends. Remember the purpose of the first series is to clease

your body...so if you want to do traditional ashtanga i have one peice of advice

STOP BACKBENDING!

 

Now...if you would like to practice someother kind of yoga that is as fast paced

as ashtanga i suggest vinyasa yoga, jivamukti yoga, Tri-Yoga! All theses styles

are beautiful and have something to give the yogi! What ever path you take, make

it a heartfelt offer and remember its never about the pose!

 

much luck to ya

Chris

 

PS when i started yoga i was in the same boat your in! but approch foward bends

with respect! they are the rising moon of yoga asanas they teach self

accepetence and patience....so slow down!

 

 

Josh <indiatravels2002 wrote:

Hi Y'all,

 

I've often wondered if I should tailor my practice towards the areas

of my inflexibility. I also can bend backwards quite well but have

trouble bending forwards and what I'd like to know is whether it is

better to work mainly on forward bends until my hamstrings/groin

open and then proceed with a more balanced practice after these

areas have 'caught up' to the rest of my body.

 

What I'm concerned with is that if I continue to open my backbends

will it make it more difficult to correct the imbalance with my

forward-bends?

 

Any advice would be most appreciated!

 

Thx.

 

 

 

ashtanga yoga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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