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hi Paneez

i have great sympathy for people with flat foot because my husband has got flat

foot and whenever we do a balance in the class, he is always hoping around. for

awhile, he resigned to not ever being able to blaance. however, we went to a new

teacher recently and he suggested that he concentrate on turning his knees

outwards when standing on one foot, and that helps loads! he can now balance for

longer than he had ever imagined. The reason for this is that people with flat

foot usually have their knees turned in, so concentrating on turning the knees

out helps.

 

and, u can try to create an arch by squeensing your toes inwards so that it

pulls up the centre of the arch. alternatively, u can pull toes u, press on the

balls of the feet and the heels. see if that works..

 

Good luck and let me know if it works for you.

Best wishes

Wen

Paneez Mostafavipour <pmosta1 wrote:

 

I have had some problems doing certain standing poses for a while now. I

always figured that I wasnt fully using my bandhas/core strength and that

was why I was having trouble. The other day my instructor comes over to

me in utthita hasta padangusthasana. She said to ground my big toe and

use the arch of my foot to gain balance. The problem is I dont have an

arch.

 

Today during my practice, I took my dansko shoes (with arch support) and

tried to do the pose with one shoe on, AND IT WORKED. I was able to

balance and bring my leg out to the side, look over my shoulder and not

lose balance. Obviously I cant have my shoes on when doing ashtanga

practice...does anyone know how to remedy this problem???

 

thanks

Paneez

 

 

 

 

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I have flat feet, too, and have been working on

strengthening my arches by keeping feet as active as

possible even lifting toes off floor in some standing

poses to 'feel' the four corners of my foot. Also,

when not practicing and in bare feet around the house,

it seems silly, but I suggest walking around on your

toes. hope suggestions help.

-Bob

--- Paneez Mostafavipour <pmosta1 wrote:

>

> I have had some problems doing certain standing

> poses for a while now. I

> always figured that I wasnt fully using my

> bandhas/core strength and that

> was why I was having trouble. The other day my

> instructor comes over to

> me in utthita hasta padangusthasana. She said to

> ground my big toe and

> use the arch of my foot to gain balance. The

> problem is I dont have an

> arch.

>

> Today during my practice, I took my dansko shoes

> (with arch support) and

> tried to do the pose with one shoe on, AND IT

> WORKED. I was able to

> balance and bring my leg out to the side, look over

> my shoulder and not

> lose balance. Obviously I cant have my shoes on

> when doing ashtanga

> practice...does anyone know how to remedy this

> problem???

>

> thanks

> Paneez

>

>

>

>

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Even if the foot doesn't arch upwards the leg and foot still have the muscles

corresponding to where the arch would be. If you practice standing poses

focusing on lifting in the arch area you will start to wake up those muscles. It

takes a lot of focus. Warming up the feet with slow deliberate circles, lying on

your back one leg up in the air at a time using the whole foot including toes

will get you in touch with those muscles as well. Try circling leading with your

toes then shift to your heal. 4 to 8 times. My right arch used to be more flat

than my left and over the years it has changed - not exactly equal but so much

better than it was.

 

Paneez Mostafavipour <pmosta1 wrote:

I have had some problems doing certain standing poses for a while now. I

always figured that I wasnt fully using my bandhas/core strength and that

was why I was having trouble. The other day my instructor comes over to

me in utthita hasta padangusthasana. She said to ground my big toe and

use the arch of my foot to gain balance. The problem is I dont have an

arch.

 

Today during my practice, I took my dansko shoes (with arch support) and

tried to do the pose with one shoe on, AND IT WORKED. I was able to

balance and bring my leg out to the side, look over my shoulder and not

lose balance. Obviously I cant have my shoes on when doing ashtanga

practice...does anyone know how to remedy this problem???

 

thanks

Paneez

 

 

 

 

ashtanga yoga

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I too have flat feet. It makes yoga quite a challenge. I don't practice

right now but am trying to get back into it. The flat feet are discouraging

for me because with Ashtanga it's just one more thing that you have to keep

track of (bandhas, ujjayi, drishti) that most folks don't. In addition I

have a serious balance problem because my left foot is flatter than the

right which throws everything off. Nevertheless I have been told that you

really have to focus on pulling up the arch of the foot and with time the

strength and awareness in that area will come. Some have even told me their

feet change. Remember to keep the big toe straight and grounded. From

there pull up on the arch making sure that all toes have contact with the

floor. At first, much like the bandhas, it is difficult to maintain this

throught the entire practice but stick with it. Good luck. One more thing.

I've been considering buying Dansko shoes. Have the Dansko's helped your

feet? Do you wear orthotics or arch supports?

 

>Paneez Mostafavipour <pmosta1

>ashtanga yoga

>ashtanga yoga

>ashtanga yoga flat feet

>Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:27:55 -0600 (CST)

>

>

>I have had some problems doing certain standing poses for a while now. I

>always figured that I wasnt fully using my bandhas/core strength and that

>was why I was having trouble. The other day my instructor comes over to

>me in utthita hasta padangusthasana. She said to ground my big toe and

>use the arch of my foot to gain balance. The problem is I dont have an

>arch.

>

>Today during my practice, I took my dansko shoes (with arch support) and

>tried to do the pose with one shoe on, AND IT WORKED. I was able to

>balance and bring my leg out to the side, look over my shoulder and not

>lose balance. Obviously I cant have my shoes on when doing ashtanga

>practice...does anyone know how to remedy this problem???

>

>thanks

>Paneez

>

 

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