Devi D.

Encinitas, CA, United States

I’m here for the Yoga.

Do you have problems with your knees otherwise, or is it only triggered when you try to do saddle?

I can imagine this would be a tough one... and we don't have much to offer in the way of modifications within the yin context... but eagle arms can give a similar stretch, or simply hugging yourself!

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It's definitely not everyone's favorite pose. Does it help at all to put yoga blocks under your hands?

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LaTisca Henderson-Watkins Ah, thanks for sharing that... with arthritis we must be well-attuned to our limits and stay within them. Sounds like you're doing that.

Aka saddle... it's very common for this to be a difficult one...

Clearly you're not the only one having this experience in Saddle!

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Sounds unpleasant! Do blocks and cushioning help at all?

I'm with you on Toe Squat! Regarding Saddle – sounds like you're doing a good job listening to your body's messages.

You're not alone in that, LaTisca! I'm curious, do you have knee problems otherwise, or is it only a problem during saddle?

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26 Feb 15:37

What’s one pose you avoid (or feel resistant to), and what do you think is underneath that?
Could be physical sensation, skeletal limitations, boredom, emotions, or not knowing if you’re doing it “right.”

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