Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sat nam, Is there a variation/modification for frog pose ? Blessings, Cindy Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Sat Nam, Cindy, The modification I give for frog pose has the student stack 2 or 3 blocks on the floor in front of her & rest the palms of her hands on the blocks, keeping the elbows relatively straight. The rest of the posture is then done as given. This gives support for people who can't squat so far down because of knee issues to go as far down as is comfortable for them. Nirvair Kaur Kundalini-Yoga , Cindy McKenna <cindyjomckenna wrote: > > Sat nam, > Is there a variation/modification for frog pose ? > Blessings, > Cindy > > > > Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Mail > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sat Nam, Frog pose works on the thighs, which represent will power. Any exercise focusing on transmuting energy in that area will also be effective. I suggest Horse Pose, for which Yogjiji gave several variations, and Archer Pose, with the forward leg bent at a ninety-degree angle, switching legs half way through. Blessings, Guruprem Kaur Memoirs of a Yogini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sat Nam, another modification for frog pose that I have seen is to roll up the mat or put some support under the heels, which helps support the squat. Patrick http://ybc40.com Yoga Boot Camp for Self-Mastery Kundalini-Yoga , " nirvairkaur7 " <nirvairkaur wrote: > > > Sat Nam, Cindy, > > The modification I give for frog pose has the student stack 2 or 3 > blocks on the floor in front of her & rest the palms of her hands on the > blocks, keeping the elbows relatively straight. The rest of the posture > is then done as given. This gives support for people who can't squat so > far down because of knee issues to go as far down as is comfortable for > them. > > Nirvair Kaur > > > Kundalini-Yoga , Cindy McKenna > <cindyjomckenna@> wrote: > > > > Sat nam, > > Is there a variation/modification for frog pose ? > > Blessings, > > Cindy > > > > > > > > Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email > the boot with the All-new Mail > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Cindy, I have my students with bad knees widen their stance and keep their hands on their knees and feet flat on the floor throughout the exercise. On the inhale straighten the knees, folding the torso over the legs. On the exhale, bend the knees (as far as is comfortable) and straighten the torso to look forward. A very wonderful teacher trainer on this list thought this was an acceptable modification. Feel free to contact me if you need clarification. Peace & light, Barbara Jagatjeet Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 A wide stance with toes pointed out works the hips more and has a hip~narrowing effect. A narrow stance, with feet under shoulders and toes pointing straight works the thighs more. Enjoy Life Love Grace channa Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've only been taught heels together, toes pointing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Heels together IS how you do frog pose. However, when the pose needs to be modified because the student can't come into the full squat, with hands on the floor, then the feet might have to be wider apart to provide greater stability. Especially true if hands are resting on the lower thighs. Peace. Barbara L. Coxblcox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 When making modifications, I always wonder about the intention of the posture. If we're in frog pose to strengthen the quadriceps, then any level of bending and straightening the knees from a standing posture should do that. If we're trying to open the root chakra, then maybe tuck pose would suffice. If we're going after an aerobic effect, a miracle bend and forward bend vinyasa would do it.It's a tough call. I remember being taught during Master's Touch training to never make any changes at all to what Yogi Bhajan taught. This is fine for perfectly fit people, but I don't want my students sitting out an entire class because they can't do any of it, either. I feel if I am true to the intention of the teachings, and work the body part that is being summoned by Yogi Bhajan's instructions, the student will benefit. Then we just need to know the student's capabilities, so we can choose something that fills those criteria. It's an art, not just a science.I'm interested to hear how others approach the concept of accommodating the teachings to meet a person's physical capabilities.Love,Jagat Kaur Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'll share my experience of double leg raises or even holding them 6 " off the floor with breath of fire. When I first started practicing no way could I do them. I felt lots of strain on my lower back as my whole core was not strong enough to do them. What I did do was either do single leg raises, have them slightly bent or take regular breaks. Overtime my muscles have got stronger and they are more comfortable to do so now I can do the full posture. If you've never done these movements before they are very strong exercises, they work your stomach, legs and back intensely. I think we should always be understanding of our our own or others capabilities. Kundalini-Yoga , Abbe Anderson <abbedoesindia wrote: > > When making modifications, I always wonder about the intention of the posture. If we're in frog pose to strengthen the quadriceps, then any level of bending and straightening the knees from a standing posture should do that. If we're trying to open the root chakra, then maybe tuck pose would suffice. If we're going after an aerobic effect, a miracle bend and forward bend vinyasa would do it. > > It's a tough call. I remember being taught during Master's Touch training to never make any changes at all to what Yogi Bhajan taught. This is fine for perfectly fit people, but I don't want my students sitting out an entire class because they can't do any of it, either. I feel if I am true to the intention of the teachings, and work the body part that is being summoned by Yogi Bhajan's instructions, the student will benefit. Then we just need to know the student's capabilities, so we can choose something that fills those criteria. It's an art, not just a science. > > I'm interested to hear how others approach the concept of accommodating the teachings to meet a person's physical capabilities. > > Love, > Jagat Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 What I was taught in my teacher training is that there is a difference between modifying a pose, which is permissible, and actually substituting a different pose from that specified in the kriya. Adding, or substituting a different pose in a kriya is considered changing the kriya, in contravention to Yogi Bhajan's teachings. My 2 cents. Sat nam! Barbara Coxblcox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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