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Jump through to sitting

Namaskar dear friends! I am new to these forums and just started practicing the first series however, I've been practicing asana for about 3 years. My question here is about jumping through to...

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No hands folding into Padmasana

Good morning! Hope everyone has enjoyed a lovely Sunday morning practice.Wondering if anyone has any tips for learning to fold the legs into padmasana without the use of the hands? (Especially useful...

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Knee straight?

 I can not get the back of my knee to touch the floor in seated poses. I can easily slip my hand under my knees even when I think it is straight. Is it hamstring tightness? Any tips?

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Kurmasana

Hello internet land.Just thought I would post this to see if anyone could give some tips/advice.I practiced Primary series for about 3 years then ended up taking a teacher training for the last 9...

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Pashasana - How to ground the heels

Have been struggling to get my heels down to the mat for many months - grateful for any advise / tips /suggestion which you would like to share.

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ADVICE - injured right shoulder

Just looking for opinions - i have been practising primary series for about 7yrs, on average 3 to 4 full sessions per week.Approximately 6 months ago i awoke with pain in front of right hand shoulder....

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questions about dwi pada/ kapotasana

Hi allI wondered if anyone could offer advice about how to maintain balance once the hands are in prayer in dwi pada.  I can get the legs behind the head, but as soon as the hands come up into prayer,...

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Handstand in Primary Series

Hello, I have been doing yoga for some years, but not seriously until the last 4 months or so. Previously I had a pretty intense workout involving 6 days of power yoga (but not pure Ashatanga), rock...

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Sore hamstrings and calf muscles in primary series

Hello!So, I've finally got round to joining a yoga forum for my Ashtanga practice. I took it up at the beginning of the year and have practised most days since. I'm reading books, the internet, have...

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Tight Hips, Knees, and Ankles

Hi everyone!This is my first post here. I recently (2 days ago) injured the outside of my right knee joint. I am almost positive it was during my mysore practice, as i had done nothing else I could...

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Parivrtta tri konasana, balance issue

Namaste everyone! I've been practicing yoga for about 2 months now and in the past couple of weeks I've slowly been working my way through the primary series. I have this problem when moving into...

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10 Yoga Poses for Defeating Diabetes

Please try these yoga  who have diabetics problem.1: Downward Facing Dog.2: Big Toe Pose.3: Triangle Pose.4: Western Intense Pose.5: Hero Posture.6: Half Lord of the Fishes.7: Marichyasana A.8:...

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problems in SIJ with foot behind the head postures

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Upavistha Konasana

Hi! I am new to the forum. I was wondering if anyone had some tips on how to roll-up into Upavistha Konasana? Thanks

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Question - BF has disabled right arm - pose suggestions?

His right arm straightens out to about 3/4's of what it should, so he finds basic yoga poses like downward dog uncomfortable and unhelpful. I do yoga and he would like to participate, but the arm...

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Red face when head goes lower than heart...

There are no ill effects and I feel no pressure.  It's a little embarassing.  Anyone else experience red face, or does anyone think it represents a problem?

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Ashtanga postures and practice guide

Hello fellow yogis... I wanted to share this awesome ashtanga yoga posture guide with you. It's really helped me in my own practice. And this is really great for Sun Salutations

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What kind of yoga is best for me?

There are different yoga forms available if i join yoga teacher trainging couse. I am 18 years of and my parents and friends suggested me to join yoga classes as my weight goes on increasing every...

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Back Bending Drop Backs

Hello - I have been practicing Ashtanga for over 5 odd years. I am having a difficult time doing getting up from Urdhava Dhanurasana. I have a home practice and don't have teachers to help. I have two...

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Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh

Yoga in Rishikesh attained a valuable position. After catching training on the asanas such as Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Surya Namaskara, etc, so many people across the world 200 Hour Yoga Teacher...

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