Elbows In Your Back Pocket

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lotus4
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March 6, 2010 at 7:21 pm

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#1737

Hi Gabrielle,
Quick question: Does the “elbows in your back pocket” tip apply only in yoga class or can you adopt this principal in everyday life? I have hunched shoulders (which I’m not sure what it stems from – laziness perhaps??) and I am wondering if it would help to adopt this posture in everyday life.

Thanks for any advice.
Sandra

Shona
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March 7, 2010 at 12:59 am

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#6605

Hi Sandra…

I definitely try to apply this outside of yoga! It becomes more natural the more you practice – I have found it’s like any habit and takes some time to form. It is amazing how remembering to “put your elbows in your back pockets” helps relax your shoulders, engage your abdominal muscles and just be more upright!

Cheers,
Shona

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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March 7, 2010 at 11:22 am

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#6607

Hi Sandra

What Shona said!!! :cheese:

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

fraseram
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March 7, 2010 at 4:49 pm

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#6610

yes yes and yes…. lol since applying this technique not only has my practice changed but my everyday posture (which lets face it is really the goal is it not…. to enhance life OUT of the yoga room!!) I have two compression fractures in my spine due to osteo fragility and had alway a stiff sore back esp. while sitting for long periods. now I have NO pain full range and a nice bendy relaxed spine. My chiropractor is amazed at the changes in me.

lotus4
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March 8, 2010 at 6:26 am

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#6622

Thanks to everyone….very helpful advice!!

Sandra

blackbeansnrice65
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March 9, 2010 at 7:08 pm

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#6630

What is the “elbows in your back pocket” technique?? Please advise……

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
Forum Owner

March 10, 2010 at 1:13 am

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#6634

Hi Lisa

Good question! Here’s the answer. Check out this video with all the instructions: A Transformational Technique For Your Yoga, For Your Life.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

hatch69
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November 17, 2013 at 2:48 pm

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#10700

The elbow in back pocket immediately lessened the pain in both shoulders damaged form football and baseball(left football) (right baseball) and also dramatically increased the range of motion Thank you

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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November 17, 2013 at 11:45 pm

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#10701

Hello Bruce

I am delighted to read that something so simple has been so powerful for you! Your thanks are greatly appreciated. Welcome to the forum.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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