tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post8998241081619867066..comments2023-11-16T03:55:11.444-05:00Comments on The Daily Bandha: How Tight Hamstrings Affect Your Lumbar SpineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-1611123897076888862017-04-07T13:28:07.286-04:002017-04-07T13:28:07.286-04:00plantar fascia, calves (gastrocs), hamstrings, pul...plantar fascia, calves (gastrocs), hamstrings, pulling lower back slightly out of alignment. If we spent more time stretching these parts of our body, and less time sitting, we could probably reduce a lot of lower back pain.Stevehttp://medntel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-50566991082710668342016-05-01T12:44:31.987-04:002016-05-01T12:44:31.987-04:00Good question.Good question.The Glassladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05918498264518968343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-67358571248189763772016-04-30T11:12:04.782-04:002016-04-30T11:12:04.782-04:00What do you think about stretching the calf and th...What do you think about stretching the calf and the plantar fascia with a strap on the ball of one foot and the leg straight on the mat, extending thru the heel as you pull back on the foot? ThanksSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14032382958259751075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-7916325462131841122016-04-28T13:54:15.840-04:002016-04-28T13:54:15.840-04:00My perspective on this: If the focus of a forward...My perspective on this: If the focus of a forward bend shifts from the hamstring to an elongation of the psoas, (hence the work of the lumbar region of the spine), then we automatically work with pelvis and the hamstring stretch become secondary. This prevents tears of the hamstring attachment to the ischial tuberosity along with encouraging a healthy lengthening of the hamstring muscles instead overextending the attachments. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723786838879393116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-86034450188541179162016-04-27T02:11:13.559-04:002016-04-27T02:11:13.559-04:00Yes some time I have tge sane feeling myself.. (Pi...Yes some time I have tge sane feeling myself.. (Pierluigi)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-70502565836091067702016-04-26T11:07:24.548-04:002016-04-26T11:07:24.548-04:00These pictures also illustrate how the attachment ...These pictures also illustrate how the attachment points could possibly get aggravated with the slight bend in the knees and less so with straight legs, as in my care.Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14777567769655193265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-56466661634568941662016-04-26T08:45:50.850-04:002016-04-26T08:45:50.850-04:00I also wanted to say Thanks! I read these posts w...I also wanted to say Thanks! I read these posts with interest. The illustrations are outstanding, and together with the text really make these useful points very clear. They are a help to me, and offer much to pass on to my students! Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845665131252085939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-73761886961936202602014-08-03T05:31:16.733-04:002014-08-03T05:31:16.733-04:00Waiters Bow stretch...Waiters Bow stretch...Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-89341459390907541242011-02-01T09:46:31.780-05:002011-02-01T09:46:31.780-05:00Hi Julia,
Take a look at these two links on our W...Hi Julia,<br /><br />Take a look at these two links on our Web site. I recommend that the students partially release the stretch of the hamstrings (either by coming up part way from the pose or by slightly bending the knees). Hold this position for 3-4 breaths and then engage the quads to straighten the knees (and produce reciprocal inhibition of the hams). <br /><br />When you stretch any muscle, the reflex arc associated with the muscle spindle is stimulated and you get a reflex contraction of the stretching muscle. This tightens it. If you come part way out of the stretch for a few breaths, this "acclimates" the muscle spindle and decreases firing. Then the muscle releases more. At this point the student can generally go deeper. <br /><br />http://www.bandhayoga.com/keys_fire.html<br /><br />http://www.bandhayoga.com/keys_hams.html<br /><br />Thanks for your comment and question. Try this on yourself first and see the effect. As the students’ conditioning improves, you can add a gentle facilitated stretch (see the blog post on this).<br />Stay in touch and let me know how it goes.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />RayDailyBandhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793090343324497668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-21090287524559292742011-02-01T08:00:54.952-05:002011-02-01T08:00:54.952-05:00I'm so glad I found this blog - a great bite-s...I'm so glad I found this blog - a great bite-sized way to learn more about anatomy. I have some of your books, but this format is super helpful. <br /><br />As a yoga teacher, I often see students in that second uttanasana position with hyper flexion in the lumbar spine. Aside from helping them work on hamstring flexibility over time, what do you suggest in the moment to help them take the flexion out of the lumbar spine? Bent knees?<br /><br />Thank you!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17810728146867437810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-47339532492917672192011-01-26T21:01:29.763-05:002011-01-26T21:01:29.763-05:00Thanks Sophie! much appreciated--RayThanks Sophie! much appreciated--RayDailyBandhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793090343324497668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-43452490079940659462011-01-26T20:55:23.739-05:002011-01-26T20:55:23.739-05:00You all at Bandha yoga are a blessing-to my lax ab...You all at Bandha yoga are a blessing-to my lax abdominals and tight hamstrings-and to improved practice for all. Thank you for your total dedication.<br />sophie otisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-13729440324315311492011-01-26T11:45:58.760-05:002011-01-26T11:45:58.760-05:00I am really enjoying your blog! I made my way to i...I am really enjoying your blog! I made my way to it one way or another through internet surfing and am so pleased! As a yoga instructor this is all very helpful and I have passed it on to others!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com