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help with cross knee release
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Definately try holding the foot of the bent/ crossed leg. It makes you trust yourself more and is also a great way to make sure you dont release your legs. A far a the pain is concerned, youre pretty much destined to have to deal with it. It will get less intense, just keep pushing through it.
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I've found with people first learning the CKR, that it's much MUCH less painful for them if they pike their bodies and get the legs basically in the position they'll remain in, then ease the upper body back. It's the twisting of the skin that kills, and if your legs are already where they need to be and your grip is locked in, there won't be nearly as much twisting.
Good luck! It's such a beautiful move. 🙂
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A note from experience about keeping your tailbone protected: clench your butt cheeks together for all you're worth. Really. CLENCH THEM. If you're doing it right, your inside lower glutes will provide a nice little tripod for the pole to rest in, and your tailbone will be protected. Lots of pole moves don't feel so great, but there's no sense making them more painful than they need to be lol.
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