Yoga Today - Root to Rise in Hip Openers and Forward Bends

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Jason
Chicago, IL
4 months ago

(1) (1) Forward Bend Back Issues

Hi, First, thanks for the great classes. When I do a forward standing b...

Hi, First, thanks for the great classes. When I do a forward standing bend (touching my toes), the back of my knees hurt. As a separate issue, I find that when I am doing the staff pose, I can't even just sit straight up without it require very significant effort. Any suggestions on how to improve this? Flag as offensive

Peta
Australia
3 months ago

Hi Jason, I'm certainly no yoga expert, just a beginner with similar problems. My comments come purely from my experiences in the poses you have mentioned. I have found that as my flexibility forward bends has increased the pain in the back if my knees is going away. It has taken a long while though. For the staff pose, I have the same problem. The more I continue to practice and work at my own pace at this pose the more able I am to hold this pose for longer with significantly less effort spent on this part of the pose. Focusing on just breathing and patience with my body has been helping. That being said I am very concious to only work at my own pace so that I won't have pain after class. I know you posted this discussion a few weeks ago so I hope you are also finding more ease in your poses. Flag as offensive

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Sarah
Switzerland
5 months ago

Nice stretch

Nice class and for a change without sun salutations.

J
Boston, MA
1 year ago

Amazing for Lower back

Wonderful class! Neesha does a great job of explaining how to protect th...

Wonderful class! Neesha does a great job of explaining how to protect the lower back.

Judykayakr
Greenfield, WI
1 year ago

Excellent for lower back

Neesha does a great job teaching proper alignment. This is a good class...

Neesha does a great job teaching proper alignment. This is a good class for beginners and Novice levels. I'll definitely take this class again!

Jen
Canada
over 2 years ago

Grounded and Spacious

A basic class. I excepted more seated postures to open the hips.

K.
Sherbrooke, Canada
over 2 years ago

Lower back stretch

Excellent instructions about how to perform safely back bends, the whole...

Excellent instructions about how to perform safely back bends, the whole pelvic tilt thing. I didn't know there were two phases to forward bends. As always, Neesha rocks!!!

rebella917
CO
over 2 years ago

centered and open

just finished this practice and feel so good. neesha does a wonderful jo...

just finished this practice and feel so good. neesha does a wonderful job of directing your attention to better access posses. highly recommend!

Shellie Rice
Boise, ID
over 2 years ago

Great For Low Back

This class progresses very slowly and has a lot of instruction so it was...

This class progresses very slowly and has a lot of instruction so it was hard for me to stay focused. I'm glad I stuck with it because by the end my low back, side body and pelvic region were feeling wonderful. The result was one of the most relaxing savasanas I've experienced for awhile.

Daniela
Mexico City, Mexico
over 2 years ago

Loved it!

Great class to calm down and relax.

Maya
over 2 years ago

good beginner class...

I liked the focus on alignment... it's good to be reminded of those cues...

I liked the focus on alignment... it's good to be reminded of those cues. The pelvic tilt is something I am still working on mastering, and this class certainly helped for that. Overall a basic class, nothing flashy, but great for beginners.

miumiu
over 2 years ago

well-desinged session for groundingxx

Marie Pichaske
over 2 years ago

Body alignment

thank you, Neesa! I have trouble with body alignment and this workout he...

thank you, Neesa! I have trouble with body alignment and this workout helps me figure out placement and how it feels for my body to be aligned. Living in the front of my body, I tend to ignore the back.This yoga class helped me to become more aware of that, which is important for balance.

Teacupdiaries
over 2 years ago

Great for beginners!

This class was just what I needed! I really wanted something to help ope...

This class was just what I needed! I really wanted something to help open up my hips and lengthen my hamstrings, and this was just the thing. I also really appreciated the careful explanation about the alignment of the pelvis during forward bends; gave me a lot to think about and my bends felt better. Personal note: I've never been able to sit comfortably with my hands beside me in staff pose due to hip/lower back issues but by the end of this class, I found myself sitting in staff pose quite comfortably!!

quinndupont
over 2 years ago

A little disjointed, but still good

I like to see the classes concentrating on hip opening, but this one was...

I like to see the classes concentrating on hip opening, but this one was a little disjointed.

Kerry
Germany
over 2 years ago

Great directions

A good class for beginners and those struggling from tight hamstrings - ...

A good class for beginners and those struggling from tight hamstrings - to learn how to position the back properly. Also great for any yoga teachers who are looking for some tips on cues and directions for beginners.

Kivrin
over 2 years ago

Excellent foundational practice!

Another excellent class with Neesha, appropriate for beginners or more e...

Another excellent class with Neesha, appropriate for beginners or more experienced yogis who want to perfect their forward bends, both standing and seated. I could have used a bit more instruction on how to do seated forward bends with extremely tight hamstrings, but I feel like I was able to modify appropriately, just following the overall principles.

mismatmom
Dallas, TX
over 2 years ago

Forward Bending at its Best

Excellent review of proper forward bend technique. Nice class for begin...

Excellent review of proper forward bend technique. Nice class for beginner with a lot of review and information.

dukaine
over 2 years ago

A Must for Beginners!!

This class was awesome!! As someone who travels 300 days a year, I am n...

This class was awesome!! As someone who travels 300 days a year, I am not able to gt to class with an instructor to make sure I get the right body positions. This class really helped me to be more aware of my body alignment with clear visual instruction. Every beginner should start with this class. Thanks for this one Neesha!!!

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