Lower back and hip space

Thank you for your response, Anat! ? Namaste

Hey Heather, thank you for your kind words. You ask some profound questions here ;-) The easy one is about the mobility in your spine: keep practicing those mobilising exercises, especially the mindful pelvis tilts, and observe how you progress. It is very likely that it will get better with time and regular practice. And if it doesn't: that's how your body is, and that is fine too. Your comment about the sadness you feel when you face the enormity of what yoga is versus what you manage to practice is very relatable. But what used to make me anxious now brings me joy, because as I age I know that there is still so much in front of me, that I can develop and learn and improve even as other aspects decline! And In my opinion deepening our practice has more to do with constancy than with anything else. Come back to your mat regularly and see if you can find ways to practice yoga beyond the physical aspect. Slowly all the bits and pieces start to become a field of experience that is so nourishing that the sadness disappears. And yeah, a live teacher that resonates with you is simply the best. Keep the courage Heather!!! Namaste ?

Anat, thanks for your quick reply. I woke up today and felt totally fine, and then a few hours later got my period so I suspect the intense feelings in my sacrum area were likely related to that. Thanks again for a wonderful class and for the advice. I was never able to stick to a yoga practice until I found your classes and now it's my favorite part of my day. Thanks again.

Hi Julia, those things can happen. Maybe you are indeed experiencing a deeper release, but even good things can be too much. The combination with the back bend might have been a bit much indeed, but again sometimes those things happen and we can learn from them. The body is constantly changing, and in my experience sometimes those moments, though unpleasant, take us into deeper understanding and even healing. And sometimes it is just plain too much ;-) Don't panic, let your back rest a bit and see hoe you feel tomorrow. Wait a few days until you go deeper in the back again but don't get too scared, let your body tell you how to proceed. Let me know how it goes!

This is wonderful Emma. remember that even though we are more physically distanced, we are not alone and all connected and together. Sending you much love and strength.

Wonderful to hear. Very proud of my fellow fifty sisters ;-)

Much love you too.

That makes me happy Jodie, thank you!

This is amazing Åsa. I hope it gets better and better, keep stretching gently to let the chi flow in the area.

That's so great Rosalind, thanks for letting me know

Wonderful that you can observe and feel your progress so clearly. Very satisfying for the teacher :-)

Thank you!! Namaste!

Hi Teresa, how wonderful that the class worked for you. The pose you refer to at minute 18 is Half Stirrup; the good thing about not bending the knee too much is that, by allowing the weight of the arm to hang on the foot, you get a nice compression inside the hip. If the pose is too uncomfortable you can try: 1. To place a block or cushion under your head 2.To hold the ankle instead of the foot 3. To indeed allow the knee to ben a little more About the squat: if you can stay in the pose without pain when your hands are on the floor, than that is fine! When i had my knee injury I would transfer a lot of weight into the hands so that the knee would benefit from the pose without too much stress. You can also try squatting high cushions pile of blankets, go as far into the pose as you can without pain. Also observe the days after the practice for the signs your body gives. A little sensitivityis sometimes fine as long as you feel it gets better soon. I hope this helps! All the best, Anat

This is so great, Leslie! Stay safe there in Moncarapacho - have never been!