Balancing Stick
/Tuladandasana
Balancing Stick Posture
Dear Yogis:
"This posture is designed to make you feel like you are having a heart attack, so you don't have a real one outside the hot room". Let's be honest, this is one of the most one of the most arduous yet uplifting postures of the Bikram series.
It is very beneficial to all of your internal organs, while helping to tone the entire muscle system of your body. In keeping your body parallel to the floor, it helps to work you cardiovascular system. Lastly, this posture requires simultaneous focus and emptiness of the mind.
Tips:
Like in all the postures, remember to Breathe, Breathe, Breathe. Your breath is your best friend in and out of the hot room. It's important to note that your body will respond to your breath and read it as either stressed or relaxed. Even if you are stressed about the class in your mind, try controlling your breath with the count of 6 on the inhale and 6 on the exhale and it will be tricked into thinking you are relaxed. It is particularly important to breathe in the posture because it intensely works your entire cardiovascular system.
In the beginning, when setting up in the posture, stretch your chest as you step into the posture. Suck in your stomach and point your toes from the moment your directed foot leaves the mat. Pointing your toes is not just for looks. It helps to continue not only make your body feel lighter, but also keeps you grounded and balanced. Squeeze your triceps against your ears and focus your gaze straight ahead in the mirror. When you hear that clap from the teacher, try to see it not as a threatening sound, but a friendly reminder to come into the posture. Come down like a flat board, all at once. Smile at yourself, as this will help you to feel less stressed and begin to enjoy the posture. :) And most importantly, if your panicking in this posture, remember, nothing lasts forever, this posture is over before you know it, and you will get out of this posture in just a few blinks of an eye!
Listed Below is a video link if you'd like to see the whole posture step by step.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBs2OgHv2YM
Keep, keepin' on,
The Little YogaGal
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| Balancing Stick Posture |
Dear Yogis:
"This posture is designed to make you feel like you are having a heart attack, so you don't have a real one outside the hot room". Let's be honest, this is one of the most one of the most arduous yet uplifting postures of the Bikram series.
It is very beneficial to all of your internal organs, while helping to tone the entire muscle system of your body. In keeping your body parallel to the floor, it helps to work you cardiovascular system. Lastly, this posture requires simultaneous focus and emptiness of the mind.
Tips:
Like in all the postures, remember to Breathe, Breathe, Breathe. Your breath is your best friend in and out of the hot room. It's important to note that your body will respond to your breath and read it as either stressed or relaxed. Even if you are stressed about the class in your mind, try controlling your breath with the count of 6 on the inhale and 6 on the exhale and it will be tricked into thinking you are relaxed. It is particularly important to breathe in the posture because it intensely works your entire cardiovascular system.
In the beginning, when setting up in the posture, stretch your chest as you step into the posture. Suck in your stomach and point your toes from the moment your directed foot leaves the mat. Pointing your toes is not just for looks. It helps to continue not only make your body feel lighter, but also keeps you grounded and balanced. Squeeze your triceps against your ears and focus your gaze straight ahead in the mirror. When you hear that clap from the teacher, try to see it not as a threatening sound, but a friendly reminder to come into the posture. Come down like a flat board, all at once. Smile at yourself, as this will help you to feel less stressed and begin to enjoy the posture. :) And most importantly, if your panicking in this posture, remember, nothing lasts forever, this posture is over before you know it, and you will get out of this posture in just a few blinks of an eye!
Listed Below is a video link if you'd like to see the whole posture step by step.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBs2OgHv2YM
Keep, keepin' on,
The Little YogaGal
