Thank you for the insightful video on axial extension. I wanted to share a few thoughts and get your opinion on something. In my experience, it’s important not to push the shoulders too far inward, avoid excessive anterior pelvic tilt, and maintain a more neutral pelvis as you show in your video. The idea is to achieve a posture that feels neutral, with the spine extending but not exceeding the shoulder line. This approach seems logical to me. However, my biomechanics instructor, who seems to have a deep understanding of biomechanics, introduced some innovative ideas. He suggests that a 180-degree internal rotation of the shoulders doesn’t involve excessive rotation. Actually he recomends an internal rotation in the shoulders. Additionally, he strongly recommends a deep anterior pelvic tilt, contrary to the neutral pelvis position suggested in the video. He argues that a neutral pelvis often places the spine in flexion, whereas an anterior tilt helps extend the spine more effectively. He also warns that repeated spinal flexion in this posture, especially in a society where lumbar flexion is already prevalent, is not advisable. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this alternative approach. Do you think this perspective has merit? Thanks in advance!
As we like to say in Viniyoga, "It depends." Viniyoga is an ancient lineage of Yoga Therapy so while our grads are training to observe and make suggestions to students/clients, we are very aware that one size never fits all. Gary has a digital workshop called Āsana Unlocked on Yoga International: yogainternational.com/ecourse/asana-unlocked/ He's also doing a live version of that content in Chicago in November 2024. Participants will receive a 30% discount code for the digital workshop as well. You might be interested in attending. viniyoga.com/asana-unlocked/
Thank you for the insightful video on axial extension. I wanted to share a few thoughts and get your opinion on something. In my experience, it’s important not to push the shoulders too far inward, avoid excessive anterior pelvic tilt, and maintain a more neutral pelvis as you show in your video. The idea is to achieve a posture that feels neutral, with the spine extending but not exceeding the shoulder line. This approach seems logical to me.
However, my biomechanics instructor, who seems to have a deep understanding of biomechanics, introduced some innovative ideas. He suggests that a 180-degree internal rotation of the shoulders doesn’t involve excessive rotation. Actually he recomends an internal rotation in the shoulders. Additionally, he strongly recommends a deep anterior pelvic tilt, contrary to the neutral pelvis position suggested in the video. He argues that a neutral pelvis often places the spine in flexion, whereas an anterior tilt helps extend the spine more effectively. He also warns that repeated spinal flexion in this posture, especially in a society where lumbar flexion is already prevalent, is not advisable.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this alternative approach. Do you think this perspective has merit? Thanks in advance!
As we like to say in Viniyoga, "It depends." Viniyoga is an ancient lineage of Yoga Therapy so while our grads are training to observe and make suggestions to students/clients, we are very aware that one size never fits all.
Gary has a digital workshop called Āsana Unlocked on Yoga International: yogainternational.com/ecourse/asana-unlocked/
He's also doing a live version of that content in Chicago in November 2024. Participants will receive a 30% discount code for the digital workshop as well. You might be interested in attending. viniyoga.com/asana-unlocked/