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  • stephen.c.francis
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    June 22, 2011 at 8:15 pm
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    in reply to: Dislocation of the sternum? #8666

    I think what I am getting is the upper abdominal cramp discussed by others. I will try the suggestion of a mini camel posture to unwravel things.

    stephen.c.francis
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    April 29, 2011 at 9:44 pm
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    in reply to: Awkard pose for the upper body?? #8578

    Surely the simple answer is push-ups whether from full plank or with knees down for an easier option. For shoulders another excellent option is the L shaped handstand. Stand one leg length from a wall facing away from it, walk the legs up the wall to form inverted L and hold.

    stephen.c.francis
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    April 8, 2011 at 7:11 pm
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    in reply to: Bikram Yoga and Philosophy #8536

    I have read this thread with some concern though gratitude at the candour of the contributors. I have practiced yoga for many years though mainly Hatha or Ashtanga. I have yet to try a Bikram class but am very interested to know more. My concern is that I hear of serious injuries and teaching practice that seems to contradict the very heart of yoga. My assumption is that there are good and poor teachers in Bikram just as in anything else.

    The main difference between Bikram and other styles is the intense heat. Though warm joints are good I do worry wheather the flexibility aided by the heat is likely to do more harm than good in encouraging students to over-extend their joints. If you add teachers who are pushing students to go further than they are ready for then this is a dangerous mix.

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