tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post2222183036108028459..comments2023-11-16T03:55:11.444-05:00Comments on The Daily Bandha: Sankalpa, Visualization and Yoga: The Diaphragm-Psoas ConnectionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-29131890553421498702018-11-28T14:11:13.348-05:002018-11-28T14:11:13.348-05:00Greetings and big Gratitude for all the care you t...Greetings and big Gratitude for all the care you take in creating this excellent information. With respect to this post in particular, I have a question regarding releasing the psoas but in a seated or supine position. I work with a paraplegic who has, as you might expect, incredibly tight hips. The deeper holding in the psoas causes spasms through one of his legs, and though we have made incredible strides in opening this area, working with the deep iliopsoas without the ability to access standing postures has presented quite a challenge. Can you suggest or point me in the direction of information on how my student and I might adapt some of your suggestions to the practice? LAURENnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-27765345658834844792018-01-27T11:24:48.251-05:002018-01-27T11:24:48.251-05:00thank you very much. enlightening as always!thank you very much. enlightening as always!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169554480063604145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-3573706574966512552018-01-26T19:09:11.737-05:002018-01-26T19:09:11.737-05:00I simply feel in love for your wonderfull job and ...I simply feel in love for your wonderfull job and great generosity in sharing such a ancien cience in modern views,scientifically perfect.It is dificult to tanks enough.....<br />But I would like to know if there are books traslated in Portuguese.I would like to leave as an important heritage to my 4 children and for my 4 grand children.<br />Tank your for preetcious time you give to all.<br />Sorry for my poor English....<br />Sincerely yours<br />Maria VictóriaCigarrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174602916947667289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-90356012827492978832018-01-25T13:20:13.184-05:002018-01-25T13:20:13.184-05:00Gracias por tan buen artículo.
Gracias por tan buen artículo. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17374166680675086131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-16501238643644768542016-09-29T14:33:06.342-04:002016-09-29T14:33:06.342-04:00thank you very much for sharing this knowledge thank you very much for sharing this knowledge Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00286316175674862736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-43326329183055218612016-06-19T11:05:54.228-04:002016-06-19T11:05:54.228-04:00As always, thank you for sharing, I gave my books...As always, thank you for sharing, I gave my books to two teachers, will order more ;) I recommend your site to anyone interested in yoga... Each posture with the engaged muscles is so clear, everyone is learning something ;) A major help to enter a posture and benefit from it. <br />So perfectly done . ☀️🎈mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999555643113455145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-23840709159713234302016-05-01T03:08:31.933-04:002016-05-01T03:08:31.933-04:00I often talk of your great posts and share them wi...I often talk of your great posts and share them with my students, this is a great help to me personally, thank you, Suzanne <br />East Coast Iyengar Yoga Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315453313443103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-43537356907625595522016-04-30T13:20:30.152-04:002016-04-30T13:20:30.152-04:00Una información muy interesante. En el caso de una...Una información muy interesante. En el caso de una persona con el diafragma bloqueado y rígido ¿qué posturas aconsejarías practicar para flexibilizarlo?<br /><br />saludos cordiales<br />Cristóbal Crishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514803804296635013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-14094104766329784442016-04-29T22:18:41.482-04:002016-04-29T22:18:41.482-04:00Gracias por la información,
Sala dharmaGracias por la información, <br />Sala dharmaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286202787153237945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-39255672516192422252016-04-29T10:54:37.959-04:002016-04-29T10:54:37.959-04:00Thank you for this--very helpful on the connection...Thank you for this--very helpful on the connection between diaphragm and psoas. I'm not an anatomy expert by any means, but I feel I'm getting a handle on it through your posts. After reading this one I'm wondering if you have any advice on how to avoid over using the psoas in Navasana and Padangusthasana? Teachers always tell me to straighten my back or use my core more, but I still find I'm mostly using the hip flexors, and frankly it feels like I'm doing more harm than good in these poses. <br /><br />Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745799142817521096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-63178578871238377412016-04-28T18:37:17.556-04:002016-04-28T18:37:17.556-04:00Thank you and wondering if you have any plans in t...Thank you and wondering if you have any plans in the future to animate the movements? It would be great to see the psoas elongating when bending then coming back to rest.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04026265064883737304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-71281054693165169322015-03-30T23:40:29.798-04:002015-03-30T23:40:29.798-04:00Thank you, Anon! RayThank you, Anon! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-16348772459769668922015-03-30T23:40:10.564-04:002015-03-30T23:40:10.564-04:00Hi Ana,
My apologies for the much delayed respons...Hi Ana,<br /><br />My apologies for the much delayed response to your comment. Many thanks for your compliments-- I very much appreciate your thoughts~Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-19748489570485466282015-03-30T23:37:28.349-04:002015-03-30T23:37:28.349-04:00Hi Yamit,
Thanks for your compliments! I would lo...Hi Yamit,<br /><br />Thanks for your compliments! I would love to come to Israel for a workshop. Please contact my assistant, Carol (carol@bandhayoga.com) if you would like to host one. All the Best~Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-79384754469731882962015-03-30T23:34:57.565-04:002015-03-30T23:34:57.565-04:00Hi Neil,
Thanks for commenting--very interesting...Hi Neil, <br /><br />Thanks for commenting--very interesting discussion points. I agree that eccentric contraction is typically defined as you describe, i.e. a contraction against a weight that exceeds the contractile force so that the joint angle increases rather than decreases (as with concentric contraction). I think what happens when one closes the glottis after the end of exhalation and then attempts to inhale, the diaphragm develops a contractile force, but probably doesn't have that much excursion. So it wouldn't be a pure eccentric contraction like that typically described for the usual definition. However, I look at eccentric contraction as more of a spectrum that includes the situation where the muscle is engaging when in a lengthened state, but not shortening--could be a type of isometric contraction. The force generated draws the abdominal contents upward, rather than air into the trachea. Could be augmented by engaging the accessory muscles of inspiration (which is what I do myself). But I agree with you that it wouldn't be the typical eccentric contraction and will clarify that. Thanks for pointing it out. I'm jet lagged from travel and just getting to bed, so I want to think about your other points regarding inversions a bit more and will add my thoughts later. I do think that strengthening the diaphragm is one of the benefits of inversions, however. It's a bit like reverse abdominal breathing (where one engages the abs on inhalation, thus raising intra-abdominal pressure). This is a common Qi Gong technique which I've been practicing--great effects. In the case of inversions, the diaphragm has to contract against the weight of the abdominal contents, thus giving it a bit of a work out. Let me think about your other thoughts, as they are more in depth. Thanks again for adding to the discussion. Cheers! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-13316475619500425312015-03-30T22:54:56.370-04:002015-03-30T22:54:56.370-04:00Wonderful post, but I have a discussion point.An e...Wonderful post, but I have a discussion point.An eccentric contraction is one in which the muscle contracts to slow its rate of lengthening. For the diaphragm, this would require something to create a force against its inferior aspect while at the same time the muscle is contracting in a manner to push back against this inferior force but with less force than the one on its inferior aspect. <br />Could this occur when we are inverted, letting the glottis relax, but using the diaphragm to slow exhale ?<br />Partially closing the glottis on exhale will create a force within the thorax, which the force pushing from the inferior side of the diaphragm must overcome for the diaphragm to fully lengthen. Potentially this allows the diaphragm to let go. In direct opposition to the statement in this post, which is suggesting that the diaphragm is contracting to exert an upward force against the glottis created force, the diaphragm cannot contract and exert a force in a superior direction. It can only decrease superior exerted forces in the thorax, Right? <br />Maybe we should consider this - wouldn't that be an interesting effect of ujjayi breath? by contracting the abdominals to draw in the abdomen, and contracting the glottis to increase thoracic pressure, might the diaphragm be able to move passively during exhale? would that give it more R&R?Neil Pearsonhttp://www.lifeisnow.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-91787830808108363102015-03-29T16:37:48.412-04:002015-03-29T16:37:48.412-04:00Hi. Love your posts. Is there a chance you will co...Hi. Love your posts. Is there a chance you will come to Israel for workshop? yamitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-14176613421160815172015-03-29T11:51:26.574-04:002015-03-29T11:51:26.574-04:00I would gladly interpret at a future workshop as I...I would gladly interpret at a future workshop as I could not afford to otherwise. Mil gracias. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260312856966731958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-14015636307938814822013-11-28T12:32:09.130-05:002013-11-28T12:32:09.130-05:00This is my second read through. When I purchased s... This is my second read through. When I purchased some of your books a few years back I recieved a poster of the iliopsoas. I glued it to a poster board and still have it. I am anxious to get home so I can be "awed". <br />Your post are really worth taking the time to do several reading sessions. There is so much to take in that the second time through was even greater than the first!!!<br />You WOW us in the way you inform!!! Thanks so much...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-6364214524121317652013-11-10T21:02:58.158-05:002013-11-10T21:02:58.158-05:00Thankyou very much for this beautifully written an...Thankyou very much for this beautifully written and very informative article.<br />The illustrations are amazing and very helpful also.<br />Namaste!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-14203530842438218182013-11-09T05:13:36.319-05:002013-11-09T05:13:36.319-05:00Thank you Ray for the detailed explanation. I'...Thank you Ray for the detailed explanation. I'm really interested in fascial topics, I couldn't imagine the conecction of deep fascia and the periosteum, that's amazing. I will follow your future post in the blog. I think that biomechanical and anatomical comprehension is essetial for understanding the 'asana' and performing it the best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01501399968284985619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-29696775633564256072013-11-08T15:17:01.414-05:002013-11-08T15:17:01.414-05:00Hi Stephen,
Thanks for stopping by. Ask your doc ...Hi Stephen,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Ask your doc to advise you on the surgical approach he used to replace your hip, the range of motion he recommends and the limitations (partly based on the surgical approach). Tell him the pictures are of yoga, an ancient art that is practiced around the world by millions of people--on purpose (with purpose) to enhance their lives in many ways. You can mention that the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has cited it as one of the adjuncts for conservative management of knee arthritis and you would like to return to it so you can avoid having him replace your knee...:)<br />Thanks for the suggestion on a post. It's a bit complex and depends on the individual hip replacement (with a number of factors), so I usually tell people to follow their docs restrictions on range of motion and use common sense on which poses they work with. See my blog post on balancing freedom and restraint in yoga. All the Best and good luck on returning to practice! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-13216018547789704002013-11-08T14:46:53.871-05:002013-11-08T14:46:53.871-05:00Hello Kath,
We have beginners to "advanced&qu...Hello Kath,<br />We have beginners to "advanced" practitioners in our workshops. I tailor the asanas to the individuals, everyone learns. Hope to see you! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-47494679412503199812013-11-08T14:44:40.561-05:002013-11-08T14:44:40.561-05:00Thanks Alexandra! RayThanks Alexandra! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-64197561947535748182013-11-08T14:44:19.465-05:002013-11-08T14:44:19.465-05:00You're welcome Yoga Guru! RayYou're welcome Yoga Guru! Rayrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616253855622556472noreply@blogger.com