{?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?} Hot Yoga Forum http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/index.php/site/forum/ Hot Yoga Forum en Copyright 2009 2009-01-10T03:29:38-08:00 Having issues with foot http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/index.php/site/forum/viewthread/361/ http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/index.php/site/forum/viewthread/361/#When:21:13:41Z <p>I can get down into the posture(still support with both hands)but once I straighten my spine and suck in my stomach my foot collapses. I also have an issue with my pinkie toe, it seems to spread and separate from the rest of my toes(I, know weird, right?) it’s has always been crooked and kind of spaced apart from the rest of my toes. Any suggestions on how to keep my foot locked on the ball of it and make my pinkie stay with the other toes? </p> 2009-01-09T21:13:41-08:00 Need help with my toe stand http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/index.php/site/forum/viewthread/209/ http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/index.php/site/forum/viewthread/209/#When:07:59:15Z <p>My problem begins once I get down on the floor.</p> <p>I can’t seem to get into the final prayer position, I’m not sure if it has to do with my hips being tight, my core strength not being able to support the balance, etc.</p> <p>Any suggestions?</p> <p>Kristin </p> 2008-07-31T07:59:15-08:00 Still can’t do toe stand after 3 years http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/index.php/site/forum/viewthread/63/ http://www.hotyogadoctor.com/index.php/site/forum/viewthread/63/#When:09:06:09Z <p>Posted by Julie</p> <blockquote><p>I’ve been practising for over 3 years and have not succeeded with this posture.&nbsp; When I bend down to take the floor, my foot slips down from above my knee.&nbsp; Sometimes before I even touch the floor with my hands, sometimes when I bend the standing leg.&nbsp; I note the above comments regarding tree pose and have experienced some gains by incorporating them.</p> <p>My hips are not as flexible as some of the other practitioners in the room.&nbsp; I am currently undertaking neural therapy to release energy through the caesarian scars that I have been blessed (?) with.&nbsp; Maybe that will help eventually.&nbsp; I also realise that after trying for so long to do this posture, I subconsciously hold some fear of it.&nbsp; Hard to explain.&nbsp; I’m trying to get out of this using EFT (emotional freedom technique) before class.</p> <p>I’m 50 years old but I’ll never give up.&nbsp; One day I’ll do a toe stand and have all the instructors clapping.&nbsp; Who else has problems with this pose or can offer some suggestions? </p></blockquote> 2008-03-06T09:06:09-08:00