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lilitamz
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October 17, 2011 at 3:32 am

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#2209

Hi Gabrielle and every one else,

I am experiencing some pressure on my neck when I do this posture. I find it quite difficult overall: I can’t rest my forehead and my nose on the floor without bending the elbows. I can’t bend forward without lifting my hips… I feel upset I can not enjoy this posture. I don’t know why things are going this way. Any thoughts?

Liliana

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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October 27, 2011 at 5:46 am

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#8976

Hi Liliana

I had a computer die on me about the time you posted. Here I am though! Back ready to help you solve this problem.

Can you tell me at what point exactly you are feeling the pressure?

You see, it is highly possible that you are entering the pose quite well (we could determine that too!) but in your efforts to get your head on the floor your pressure could be occurring. Is that right?

We’ll get to hips later.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

lilitamz
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December 18, 2011 at 1:47 am

Post count: 36

#9114

Hi Gabrielle!!

I can’t believe it has been 2 months since I posted my message!! I have been busy, but still doing my yoga (but without the heat and not the full series.

Re: Neck pressure: You are absolutely right; it is when I try to get my forehead on the floor. How do I know if I am entering the pose correctly?

Thanks!!

Liliana

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
Forum Owner

January 16, 2012 at 3:54 am

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#9178

Hi Liliana

Entering the pose can be VERY difficult. It is actually one of the poses where entry may be interrupted at a point and then the pose resumed when you’re safely on the floor.

Can you please try doing the pose without TRYING to get your forehead to the floor? Instead try to increase the distance of knees to forehead with spinal lengthening. If your head gets to the floor then great. If not you can if you wish, also change the focus each set so that one time it does (with butt up in the air) and the other time it doesn’t.

Let me know how you go

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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