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Hello. I'm new to the group and to Astanga as well.

I have a bit of a problem that hopefully someone can help me with. I'm

having a lot of difficulty in doing the balancing poses. Of course my

being a newbie is a factor. But i was wondering, does my being

flatfooted also affect my balance? And if so, does this mean that i

will never be able to execute the balanced poses without

teetertottering? Is there such as thing as a flat footed yogi? Are

there flat footed practitioners in this group as well?

 

Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my query. :)

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Hello flat footed yogis,

Alas, flat feet are a problem for many, likely a lifetime of arch

collapsing and natural anatomical differences. However, if you do

practice diligently and regularly (especially the standing poses), you

may actually be able to see an arch re-appearing in your feet. It is

especially important to consciously "create" a little arch in your

feet in the standing poses. Engage the lower calf when you stand to

help with this. The balancing poses will also help - with these

poses, you will help to build the tiny muscles around your joints that

help you to control your balance. In addition, you will hone the

brain's ability to communicate quickly with those muscles, allowing

you to make micromovements to keep yourself from falling over. Be

patient with yourself, and you will certainly improve your balance

soon! And your feet may get a little arch too...

Best...

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One of my students has extremely flat feet, which has

made balance for standing poses quite difficult. I've

had him focus on really pushing down on the big toe in

standing poses and drawing up from the inner arches of

the feet. I've also had him focus on staying strong in

the back leg when appropriate (i.e. virabradrasana A

or B, trikonasana, etc.). He's made some huge

improvements--a lot of it seems to be practice too.

I'm always amazed at how yoga allows for working w/ &

making improvement w/ different limitations, be it

flat feet or short arms or some other physical

challenge.

 

Namaste,

 

Megan

 

 

 

 

 

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