tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post4367116833905574681..comments2023-11-16T03:55:11.444-05:00Comments on The Daily Bandha: Using the TFL to Refine Utthita ParsvakonasanaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-53156756748086004622018-03-16T23:41:23.025-04:002018-03-16T23:41:23.025-04:00I now always teach the pose with the bottom arm on...I now always teach the pose with the bottom arm on the big toe side. Most people find that easier and I think it has a similar effect.Rob Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573475264775403530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-36619261160467155152011-07-01T13:58:26.138-04:002011-07-01T13:58:26.138-04:00Thanks Adan--good to see you.
RayThanks Adan--good to see you.<br /><br />RayDailyBandhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793090343324497668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-49405212489368066092011-07-01T13:50:31.237-04:002011-07-01T13:50:31.237-04:00passing this along to folks in my class, great stu...passing this along to folks in my class, great stuff, thanks!adanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710750989853277203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-28460652546054683092011-07-01T12:19:25.317-04:002011-07-01T12:19:25.317-04:00Thanks Gayatri. All the Best~RayThanks Gayatri. All the Best~RayDailyBandhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793090343324497668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-64485382718115197912011-07-01T11:56:25.659-04:002011-07-01T11:56:25.659-04:00Hi and Thanks for the wonderful anatomy. Definitel...Hi and Thanks for the wonderful anatomy. Definitely it helps in correcting the postures. Me specifically have undergone 2 accidents, yet by His grace has good flexibility.Yoga and naturopathy blended with spirituality and positive attitude has helped me to be successful.I appreciate your presentation with good graphics which is easily understandable.Thanks again.Gayatri Prakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-7997236125112894512011-07-01T11:12:26.727-04:002011-07-01T11:12:26.727-04:00Hi Jason,
Although not at optimal length for cont...Hi Jason,<br /><br />Although not at optimal length for contraction, TFL still can contribute to action of abduction (with the glut med). The movement probably has a component of external rotation, but having external rotation does not mean an abductor that also internally rotates the hip cannot still be active. <br />When hip is flexed, like in this pose, glut max and posterior glut med are likely also insufficient (or contracting very eccentrically). The key to this post is the cue of pressing the side of the knee into the arm. This engages several muscles that have the effect of aligning the knee over the ankle. I do not say to turn the pelvis "hard". Note that I "gently" press the knee into my arm. The synergy of turning the pelvis results from engaging the hip flexors. The net result is the pelvis contributes to the lateral flexing of the trunk, rather than it coming primarily from the spine. If I am teaching this technique, I always have students "ease in" to all of the engagements and if they have any discomfort, to ease out.<br /><br />Thanks for posting--good to hear from you.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />RayDailyBandhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793090343324497668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-35636261336196318952011-07-01T10:38:42.875-04:002011-07-01T10:38:42.875-04:00Hi and thanks for the above post.
Question: I&#...Hi and thanks for the above post. <br /><br />Question: I'm trying to imagine how the TFL can help abduct the front knee to keep it in line with the front foot. Because the hip is flexed so deeply, wouldn't the TFL be in a state of passive insufficiency? Also, because the foot is fixed, wouldn't the action of pressing the knee laterally be more of an action of lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip, which is the opposite of what the TFL does? <br /><br />In my practice and teaching, I usually cue the Gluteus Medius (lateral and posterior fibers) and even Gluteus Maximus (superior fibers) to help keep the knee over the heel, and also cue people not to turn the pelvis so hard to the side that bony compression between the acetabulum and femoral head causes the femur to swing medially.<br /><br />Would be great to hear your thoughts on the above.<br /><br />Best,Jason Brown (www.zenyasastudio.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15350707457695355200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4312247198139313019.post-11393010651517867782011-07-01T10:29:39.560-04:002011-07-01T10:29:39.560-04:00Fantastici!!!Fantastici!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com