Yoga For Beginners – Class 1

Yoga For Beginners – Class 1

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  2. I think my feet are having the hardest time with this. They’re half numb and prickly now, kind of strained, and my toes feel weird. Is that because my feet are underdeveloped? Mind you, they got pretty sweaty on the mat pretty quickly, so they were sliding a bit.

    1. Hi Sean, pins and needles in your feet could be completely normal and may be caused by pressure on the nerves when you’ve been in one position for too long. It should go away when you move. However, if it is persistent and painful you should see a doctor for medical advice.

  3. i like this intro class so much, may I take it again. I’ve been practicing iyengar for a long time, took a break the past years, so I NEED A REMINDER OF THE VERY IMPORTANT BASE WE STAND ON. THANKS RON VICTORIA

  4. I enjoyed doing these basic poses although there are so many different parts of the body to consider and it is very hard work. Hopefully though I shall be walking taller and straighter than I was previously
    The most difficult thing for me just now is trying to bend sideways without leaning forward.when I have to lift my arm above my head and look up to the ceiling.

  5. Hi Rod,
    As you mentioned in the video “yoga for beginner – class 1” above, if have a stiff hamstring & tight hip, mostly will stand with toes outward, how about whose stand with knock knee (toes inward), is it because of tightness & stiffness on quad & groin area?
    Thanks 🙏

  7. When I do triangle pose and I really tuck my hip in, I feel a pinching sensation really on both sides in the inner hip(it is more pronounced on the less flexible side). Is this normal?

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      Hi Devaaya,

      Thank you for your question. Yoga poses shouldn’t be painful but they should be helping to improve mobility. Stretching of muscles can be a little uncomfortable but pinching / acute pain is not “normal”. It is hard to say what the issue might be for you. If the discomfort is significant it might be important to see a doctor about it. Pinching might be a sign that you need more height under your bottom hand. The bottom hand can come up as high as the knee if needed. Go as high as you need to until the pinching is not there. The hip aspect is one aspect of the pose. Even if you are not getting down very far with your had, you can still work on the chest opening – which is another very important aspect of the pose.

      I hope this helps. Let me know how you go.

      Best wishes,

      Rod

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