Unable to get hands to feet

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gretchen83
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February 14, 2010 at 9:20 pm

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#1708

Hi,

I am currently in my 6th week of yoga and on day 22 of a 30 day challenge.

I am finding this posture hard! I have pretty tight hamstrings anyway, but have still managed to improve in other postures. But in this one, I still can’t get my hands to my feet, maybe to my big toe on a good day.

My yoga studio encourages straight leg stretching – ie. trying to get the knees as locked as possible.

Any tips on how I can improve?

Springtime
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February 15, 2010 at 4:55 am

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#6444

one day at a time. After months of bikram it’s all still a journey. My hamstrings are still tight. Knees will lock when they will lock. Not before. it may take years. but that’s ok. One day at a time.

fraseram
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February 15, 2010 at 4:47 pm

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#6449

half the fun is getting there 🙂 I have been practicing for about three years and my journey has been amazing. My yoga has changed SOOOOOOO much and due to that my life as well. for me its no longer about what I can or cant do but what I FEEL like in each pose and after class. It is great to have goals and focus points but yoga is not about pressure to get there so be gentle on yourself too.

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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February 16, 2010 at 2:00 am

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#6455

Hi Gretchen

Yes, this one can be really a challenge! And congratulations on your own 30 day challenge – you’re almost there.

The only way you can improve IN this pose is to bend your legs. Try not to step out so far.

Have you seen the post: Opening Up Your Hamstrings With Hot Yoga? Because that will help you with some techniques and photos too.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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