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How to use your Edge and improve Paschimottanasana

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“The last time I tried Paschimottanasana I pulled my hamstrings and it took a couple of weeks for them to heal.” thought Alice “I hope this new technique works.” Alice inhales and lifts her torso slightly.  Exhaling she lowers her torso again.  With each breath she takes Alice is moving away from and towards her […]

How to avoid the bow and protect your lower back in Paschimottanasana

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Alice is attempting to do Paschimottanasana, which is a simple forward fold.  Her back is in a big curve like a bow and her hips are tipped way back behind her.  Her back is curved almost in a half circle. This is not good. This will put a lot of pressure and stress on her […]


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