Hips not aligned

Hips not aligned2011-11-13T09:47:59+00:00
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  • K181
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    Hi,

    Thanks for the great information on this site, I have already found answers to my ‘wrists not being straight’ query.
    My other question with this pose is I can kick out, both knees locked, elbows down with my right leg out but when it comes to my left leg out I feel like my hip isn’t forward enough. I’ve read I need to keep kicking my heel forward but seem to be at a stand point with it, any other helpful tips to align me?

    Many thanks.

    Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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    Hi Karen

    Where else do you feel this inequality in the stance/expression/sensation in your hips? Maybe we’ll find some other clues.

    Namaste
    Gabrielle 🙂

    K181
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    Thanks, I’ve just finished a 30 day challenge and have had plenty of time to become quite observant of my hips and noticed it’s a common denominator in most of my postures. Perhaps it’s my weak spot, with being right dominant my left hip is just not as strong?!
    In the standing head to knee I notice it is from the set up. 8-/

    Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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    Hi Karen

    Well, that’s the way it is sometimes. There are ways to equalize the issue. It can be done with a high attention on alignment during yoga. In that case it has to be a very high frequency of practice.

    You can also see a therapist to see if there is something that needs attention. Perhaps there’s a anteroposterior rotation of hips. Whatever it is it’s worth finding out.

    I would need more information to work out whether yin yoga will help you to open up the area.

    You have mentioned that there’s a question with head to knee so perhaps you can also tell me if you notice differences in other poses. For example when your leg is up behind you in Standing Bow, is there a difference between the way your upper leg feels on different sides?

    Sometimes it’s hard with a discrepancy between sides because the yogi will often want to match the depth on both sides. Your challenge will be to stick to precision techniques as your highest goal. I can help you that. Post on the specific poses and of course read existing threads. (I am not sure if you own the Hot Yoga MasterClass but the techniques with detailed photos are in there too! FYI)

    Namaste
    Gabrielle 🙂

    K181
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    Thanks for your time and responses, much appreciated 🙂

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