Yoga For The Piriformis – Weekly Advanced Class 173

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Yoga For The Piriformis – Weekly Advanced Class 173

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Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, bolsters.

Key Poses

Eka pada rajakapotasana.

Focus

Yoga to stretch and relax the piriformis muscle. This class on Yoga Selection features a sequence of poses that will help to both lengthen and relax the piriformis muscle. The piriformis is positioned deep in the buttock region. It sits underneath the gluteus maximus and attaches to the greater trochanter (the protuberance at the top of the femur bone) and sacrum. One of the main roles of the piriformis is to externally rotate the thigh bone in an outward direction. It also helps to stabilise the femur within the hip socket. The sciatic nerve runs underneath this muscle. Piriformis syndrome is an ailment that can arise from the piriformis muscle impinging or irritating the sciatic nerve. This can cause sciatica-like symptoms such as localised pain in the buttock, or sensations of tingling or numbness that radiate down the leg. Stretching the piriformus can be therapeutic for many people with this condition. A number of yoga poses target this region. This class groups together poses that will help to not only stretch but also to soften and release the piriformis. In addition to helping with piriformis syndrome the class will also benefit people working with knee difficulties or restricted hip mobility.

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  1. Hi Rod,
    Thank you for creating such a beautiful platform and your instructions are spot on. I really enjoy practicing now.
    You might want to know, that the garudasana section in the video above is missing the twist to the left. Not a big deal but I thought to let you know.
    Thanks,
    N^

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  2. Thank you very much for this marvellous lesson. My piriformes problem lasts already for a couple of month and your sequence helps me a lot.
    I am Iyengar practitioner for over 20 years but the coronavirus makes it impossible to follow classes at our yoga center.
    It’s great practicing at home watching your courses. I definitively stay with you!
    Many greetings from France!
    Chris

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