Forward Bends For Stiff Or Sore Knees – Weekly Intermediate Class 124

Intermediate 65 min

Forward Bends For Stiff Or Sore Knees – Weekly Intermediate Class 124

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Equipment

Mat, 2 bolsters, 4 blocks, 2 blankets, belt.

Key Poses

Malasana, marichyasana 1, janu sirsasana, ardha baddha padma paschimottanasana.

Focus

Forward bends can be difficult poses if you are practicing with stiff or sore knees. This can result in difficulty accessing the calming and reflective qualities that this group of poses can impart. This class includes therapeutic poses to help make seated poses and forward bends more accessible for people with knee difficulties. The sequence explores techniques for adapting poses so that they are more suitable for those needing to protect inflamed knees. It also includes poses that, when practiced regularly, can help to progress and improve overall knee health. The class will work on improving your knee range of motion in all directions, working in conjunction with mobilising the neighbouring hip and ankle joints.

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  1. Hi Rod, I just completed this class in it’s entirety and found it beneficial for my stiff knees. I do have a question regarding the variation of virasana where the knees and toes are supported with blankets so that the shin bones drop towards the floor, what is the position of the feet? I found when trying this variation my feet took on a “sickle” like shape, is this ok?

    As always your classes are wonderful, instructions are easy to follow and I can feel the subtle adjustments. Thank you for teaching and sharing your knowledge.

    Kristi F 🙂

  2. excellent class… I loved every posture and how we challenge our body in each session…. besides, each posture has the exact time to fully explore it.

    Greeting from Chile!

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      Hi Adriana,

      Thanks for your question. Yes, I would definitely recommend doing that. You can try a rolled up or folded blanket, depending on the size of the gap between your knee and the floor.

  4. Comment I loved this practice! It helps me to improve my knees flexibility with using all these props and all of your explanations. Thanks a lot for these practicises. I am Frensh, my English is weak, I apologize.

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