{"id":2127,"date":"2020-12-10T07:31:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T03:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?p=2127"},"modified":"2022-05-06T12:51:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T08:21:14","slug":"rebecas-tips-for-alignment-in-common-yoga-poses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/10\/rebecas-tips-for-alignment-in-common-yoga-poses\/","title":{"rendered":"Rebeca&#8217;s Tips for Alignment in Common Yoga Poses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When beginning a practice of Hatha Yoga, you might get a bit too focused on getting many poses into your repertoire. It\u2018s already hard enough to remember all those Warriors \u2013 let alone to get them perfectly right! While we are not all aiming for perfection, there is certainly wisdom in how the <em>asanas <\/em>were meant to be practiced. In Hatha Yoga, we use the term \u2018alignment\u2019 to describe how to do the pose in the way most beneficial to the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Few people are so aware of the benefits of alignment as Rebeca, an Aurovilian physiotherapist and life-long yoga practitioner. As many Aurovilians have a hatha yoga practice, she sees yoga practitioners of all levels and ages in her office. According to her experience, yoga is clearly beneficial, but there are also some common alignment mistakes that can lead to unnecessary pressures and stress on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how to do it better? We brought Rebeca into our studio for a shoot, where she showed us her top alignment\u00a0 tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Alignment in Common Yoga Poses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-custom-brown-color\">Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2159\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2159\" class=\"wp-image-2159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-1-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">What we want to avoid\u2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seated Forward Bend can get a bit ambitious, but remember that the point is not to touch your toes! Instead, make sure to apply the following alignment tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Try not to round the spine; instead focus first on keeping the back straight. <\/li><li>Keep the shoulders away from the ears.<\/li><li>Keep the belly engaged.<\/li><li>Push the chest forward \u2013 the chest \u2018leads\u2019 the movement.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t worry about getting to the toes at the expense of everything else!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage to apply all this, your Seated Forward Bend should start to look more like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2162\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2162\" class=\"wp-image-2162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-2-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Straight spine and engaged torso.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2163\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2163\" class=\"wp-image-2163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-1-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">If you can deepen, bend the elbows.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward Facing Dog)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The famous Downward Facing Dog is pretty hard to get the hang of \u2013 and the mistakes can be quite subtle. What you definitely want to watch out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take care not to overextend the elbows.<\/li><li>To protect the lower back, try not to arch it. You can help the back to do this by bending the knees a little and tilting the sitting bones up to the ceiling. Only extend the knees over time, as your body becomes more flexible.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t focus too much on getting the heels on the floor \u2013 flexibility comes with time, not with force. <\/li><li>Distribute your weight evenly on both hands. <\/li><li>Push the tights back. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2167\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2167\" class=\"wp-image-2167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-1-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Yea<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2166\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2166\" class=\"wp-image-2166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Nay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baddhakonasana (Butterfly Pose)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The butterfly pose is great for opening up the hips and also works as a meditation seat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As always, protect your back. No arching!<\/li><li>Push the chest out and shoulders back. <\/li><li>Try pressing the elbows into the top of the thighs for a deeper stretch.<\/li><li>Set the gaze in front \u2013 don\u2019t look at your feet. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2168\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2168\" class=\"wp-image-2168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-2-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Straight and engaged<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2169\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2169\" class=\"wp-image-2169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-2-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">\u2026 not like that.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vriksasana (Tree Pose)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the more popular balancing asanas, the goal here is to stand as firm and tall as a tree, but on one instead of two feet. It is said that holy men used to meditate in this pose\u2026 For us, we start with trying to hold it for 5 good long breaths!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things to keep in mind for the Tree Pose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ground your foot without clenching it<\/li><li>Keep the hips aligned \u2013 the tendency is to jut the hip out for balance. <\/li><li>It helps to actively push the thigh back against the foot. <\/li><li>Engage the core muscles so you don\u2019t get wobbly. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-1024x887.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2177\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2177\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-1024x887.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-768x665.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-1536x1331.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-1140x988.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-1920x1664.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Actual balancing with the hip in line<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-1024x887.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2178\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2178\" class=\"wp-image-2178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-1024x887.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-768x665.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-1536x1331.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-1140x988.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11-1920x1664.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/11.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Hip jutted out. More leaning than balancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Phalakasana (Plank Pose)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to build up some heat, the Plank Pose is also very popular outside of yoga. Like the Downward Facing Dog, it\u2019s one of those that look much easier than it is \u2013 that is, if  you want to do it in the way that is best for the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planking, make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Actively stretch back through the heels<\/li><li>Keep the hips in line with the ankles and shoulders \u2013 it makes the plank a bit tougher but it brings the weight back to the core instead of only on the arms.<\/li><li>Engage the core continuously.<\/li><li>Make sure that your elbows face each other so that you don\u2019t hurt your joints!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2185\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2185\" class=\"wp-image-2185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/12-1-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">An active stretch creates a line from ankles to shoulders<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2186\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/?attachment_id=2186\" class=\"wp-image-2186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adventure.auroville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/13-1-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lack of core engagement tends to make the hips go up<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While nothing can replace the active attention of a good teacher, you will definitely be able to feel the changes in your poses when you apply these tips. Alignment often feels like a little a-ha moment in the body, where it recognises the most beneficial form of the pose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these tips can get you started. <br>Good luck with your practice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rebeca is a physical therapist and yoga instructor who knows a lot about the mechanics of the body. 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