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Yoga Thread-to compare experiences and get advice

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LindsD
LindsD
Jun 2020
11:21am, 4 Jun 2020
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LindsD
Sorry that's to Rich
richmac
richmac
Jun 2020
12:42pm, 4 Jun 2020
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richmac
Thanks but its just a matter of getting used to it.

The hardest bit I find, is seated actually getting my back straight.
rf_fozzy
rf_fozzy
Jun 2020
2:32pm, 4 Jun 2020
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rf_fozzy
Sitting up with a straight back (even with "straight" legs on the floor - i.e. out in front of me) is a signficant challenge in itself for me too...
GregP
GregP
Jun 2020
2:34pm, 4 Jun 2020
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GregP
Me too. To an extent this might be a Venus&Mars thing.
rf_fozzy
rf_fozzy
Jun 2020
2:39pm, 4 Jun 2020
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rf_fozzy
Yeah, the lower gravity on Mars would make it much easier to sit up straight.
rf_fozzy
rf_fozzy
Jun 2020
2:40pm, 4 Jun 2020
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rf_fozzy
Although I'm not sure going to Venus to practise Yoga is wise due to asphyxiation issues and the runaway greenouse effect.
richmac
richmac
Jun 2020
4:34pm, 4 Jun 2020
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richmac
Not just me then?
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Jun 2020
4:38pm, 4 Jun 2020
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EvilPixie
what is this cross legged thing?
richmac
richmac
Jun 2020
4:42pm, 4 Jun 2020
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richmac
For me it's the crossed legs, I have a foot stool rammed up behind me to make it work. I think my back is fairly straight on the 'half way lift' from forward fold.

I have noticed the nobbly bit at the bottom of my sternum is now detectable where it was not before.

Not sure if thats a good thing.
rf_fozzy
rf_fozzy
Jun 2020
7:11pm, 4 Jun 2020
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rf_fozzy
I struggle to sit up fully straight if I sit on the floor with my legs out in front of me (straight, but relaxed), and have the sofa behind me propping me up.

Even then it's a fight to not lean backwards...

Which might explain why cross-legged is a non-starter.

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