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I was having this same issue and tried these tips this morning – and they worked! It didn’t hurt at all – but I do have a little pole burn on the side of my neck that looks a little suspicious. I love a war wound. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif So excited!
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Thanks for posting these – I missed a couple of the later performances and was hoping someone had figured out how to record and post them. I can’t believe youtube took all of the sound on Sarah’s out – ugh! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif
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I think it’s pretty normal to have a difference in sides – I know that my left side is usually much looser. GeorgiaMarie – you may have something going on physiologically (I’m no PT either!), but I would say to keep trying consistently. The connective tissue and tendons take time (and lots of it) to stretch – I remember the sleeping swan on my right side used to hurt me so badly in class I wanted to scream. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif
Over time, it definitely improved – but I’ve had to accept that it will always be slower to open, and I’ll always have to work a little harder on it!
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Yin yoga and it’s long holds really helped me (and my hips!) – I will provide some links below to some of my favorites. This site is great because they do offer some adjustments/modifications, as well as suggested hold times and contraindications. Getting a little kitchen timer will help make sure you stay in the pose long enough – the big thing here isn’t to push yourself as far as you can when you first get into the pose. As you stay somewhere that’s comfortable, you’ll be able to sink and soften into it. This yoga targets the tough connective tissues, not the muscles. You will feel about 90 years old coming out of these poses after being in them for a few minutes, so be gentle! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_monkey.gif
http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_butterfly.php
http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_caterpillar.php
http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_dragonfly.php
http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_frog.php
http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_happybaby.php (my favorite!)
http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_shoelace.php
http://www.yinyoga.com/ys2_2.0_asanas_swan.php
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My inner wrists get burned a good bit when I practice – they do toughen a little with time, but if they’re tender or a certain spin really gets them I wear little wristbands (like tennis players). It acts as a nice buffer – hope that helps!
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Yin Yoga is a great call for hip opening – it focuses on opening the tougher connective tissues and ligaments, and you hold the poses for much longer. Muscles can be stretched using more "active" methods, but for connective tissue, long, still holds are the way to go. It requires a ton of patience but is highly effective – especially on tight hips!
And it’s nice to hear that I’m not the only one that has a tough time with cradle. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Fun post!
Easy:
Pole sits
CKR
inverting
Anything flexy
Gemini/scorpio
Pretty much all spins except…(see below)Hard:
Evil cradle spin!
spin mode
CAR
Chopper
Caterpillar
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Go Sissy! That’s awesome – shouldermount is a big, big deal. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_farao.gif
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Haha – I was trying to be polite and not bust on the RIDICULOUS way that I was taught! I will still be nice and not use names, but I will say a very public THANK YOU to Roxy and Karol for setting me straight. I would probably be in a body cast by now if I hadn’t sought professional assistance. And Karol – that video rocks! I don’t think mine will ever look like that. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Oh, you guys are going to have the best time. I am traveling right before and right after that weekend for work or I would find a way to go, for sure! PLEASE take lots of pictures (and video, if you can) to share – and can’t wait to hear about all the workshops. What an awesome weekend – wish I could go! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif
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When I was learning this one, I injured some of the muscles around my shoulder blade by "hanging" through it. Not a good time! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumbdown.gif
Keeping your shoulders tucked back and down will protect them – and a lot of the momentum will come from using your abs to kind of whip your legs around front. So don’t feel like you need to make a running start into it – that’s the other mistake I made. Good luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif
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I know – what perfect timing! I had fun, too – we need to do it again soon! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Hi Mindy – I am learning this one too, and my instructor taught me to do an inverted crucifix first (as GeorgiaMarie said). That way you are definitely square to the pole. I am very close to the pole when I do it, but as we gain strength we should be able to push up from the lower arm more and move it out. Hope that helps – good luck! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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HOLY COW. That is so incredible! Just unbelievable! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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Mindy – that feels wonderful! Thank you for sharing. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
