This makes perfect sense to me. I've been struggling with a lower back issue for quite some time, which I believe is due to over-twisting the lower back, where there's only 3 to 5 degrees of movement available. My rib cage and upper body range of motion and mobility are limited, and I think this inflexibility in the upper body causes me to compensate by over-twisting my lower back, leading to strain and pain. I completely agree with you and will apply your method to my practice tomorrow. The challenge, though, is that there are times when a teacher might try to help adjust my lifted shoulder to the ground! :)
@TateEnglundYoga17 күн бұрын
I’m sorry you’ve been dealing with low back stuff. That’s no fun at all! Definitely working on rib cage mobility as well as strengthening and mobilizing the hips should be very helpful for your low back. Also, moving the steps of the twist into the ribcage and out of the low back will be something to focus on. If the teacher continues to try to get you to get that shoulder down, tell them to come see me. They could probably use more training and education 😉😂. I'll create another video for the rib cage mobiliity next week. I have a great drill for that.
@amitsinghrana4235Ай бұрын
Crow is called "kaka" and crane is called "baka" in Sanskrit. So crow pose is called "kaka aasan"
@TateEnglundYogaАй бұрын
You are correct with the Sanskrit. Most western yoga practices call crow pose “bakasana” so I went with what more of my students would recognize in this video
@yiwenwang23062 ай бұрын
do you need to know how to handstand before doing this? I can do crow, but hard to do a headstand
@TateEnglundYoga2 ай бұрын
I definitely think it would be really helpful to be able to handstand before this or at least have some control on your handstand kick ups.
@Yogabienetreetpaillettes2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your tips. I will try. Namaste
@TateEnglundYoga2 ай бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@Yogabienetreetpaillettes2 ай бұрын
Hello@@TateEnglundYoga I tried this morning but didn't succeed. My knees touch the ground before I have time to do chaturunga... Have to try again 😁 ( just started ashtanga 54 days ago...)
@TateEnglundYoga2 ай бұрын
@@Yogabienetreetpaillettes Nice work giving it a go! It takes practice to develop the skill and strength. I would keep practicing the tip I include towards the end of keeping the toes down. Build the jump back strength/control and then try it from crow with the toes lifted
@Yogabienetreetpaillettes2 ай бұрын
Thank you @@TateEnglundYoga🙏 I will follow you also on IG.
@TateEnglundYoga2 ай бұрын
Great! I'll look for you over there
@user-ic9vg6pw4o2 ай бұрын
Im nearsighted. How do i do uoga with glassses
@TateEnglundYoga2 ай бұрын
You may want to find a strap that connects them in the back so they don’t fall off when you’re upside down.
@user-ic9vg6pw4o2 ай бұрын
@@TateEnglundYoga do you prefer to wear glasses with a strap or with contacts?
@TateEnglundYoga2 ай бұрын
@user-ic9vg6pw4o I don’t have to wear glasses but my wife wears contacts when she practices.
@lamaruga45773 ай бұрын
Love it… kind of managed to do it… loved also that it’s straight to the point
@TateEnglundYoga3 ай бұрын
That’s great!!
@mrta37253 ай бұрын
very informarive video! Im my case it's the back knee that hurts during pigeon though, would you happen to have any ideas why that could be/how to stop that? It also happens during some lounge poses, but not all. Always in the back leg. Apart from these two.instances I have no pain in my knees and haven't had a problem with them before. I'd appreciate any leads!
@TateEnglundYoga3 ай бұрын
I’m sorry you’re dealing with pain. Where exactly in the knee are you feeling it? Center of the kneecap, back of knee, etc?
@mrta37253 ай бұрын
@@TateEnglundYoga Center of the kneecap I'd say.
@TateEnglundYoga3 ай бұрын
In the lunge poses is it the back leg as well? Is it when the back knee is in contact with the mat, lifted or both?
@mrta37253 ай бұрын
@@TateEnglundYoga yup, its the back leg as well, when it's in nearing contact or in contact with the mat :(
@TateEnglundYoga3 ай бұрын
@mrta3725 have you tried padding the knee with like a blanket or pillow? I would start there. Let me know how that goes.
@zainmahmood97374 ай бұрын
Great video thanks a lot
@TateEnglundYoga4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏
@gabrielae91485 ай бұрын
What a difference this made in my crow!! So simple! Thank you so much 😊
@TateEnglundYoga5 ай бұрын
Nice! So glad you found it helpful 🙌
@gillmayeryoga16265 ай бұрын
I found it!! Thanks Tate 😊
@TateEnglundYoga5 ай бұрын
Oh good because I totally forgot you wanted a video of it 🤦🏻♂️
@gillmayeryoga16265 ай бұрын
@TateEnglundYoga 😁😂 hope the TT is going well!
@Rnoell14147 ай бұрын
And pow! I got it :) really excellent advice thank you so much!!!
@TateEnglundYoga7 ай бұрын
Awesome! Nice work 🙌. Glad you found it useful
@genevievecasey208810 ай бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you.
@gayatris416910 ай бұрын
Helpful tip and drills for challenging transition.Thank you for sharing will definitely try to nail this transition 😊
@susansvisage11 ай бұрын
Thank you! This is great. Do you know why my knee might hurt on the inner side (medial, near kneecap) when bent/front leg in pigeon? I love the pose but my left knee has been complaining lately. I used to have sacroiliac issues on that side but core strengthening and yoga have helped that. Now it’s just this knee… thanks in advance!
@TateEnglundYoga11 ай бұрын
Hi Susan, When you say your knee hurts, are you talking in the 90/90 version I show in the video or when you take a more traditional pigeon pose? If it hurts in traditional pigeon, it is most likely due to the tibia rotating a little different then the femur. The 90/90 helps prevent the femur and tibia rotating differently from each other.
@ultrasuite11 ай бұрын
great tut!
@xiaojienan789111 ай бұрын
Really good tips thanks soo much
@towersknotflowers906711 ай бұрын
Impressive! Great pointers!!!
@masskonfuzion Жыл бұрын
3:22 is probably the best illustration of this point. I think a lot of instructors emphasize leaving the hands on the floor, or maybe on the knees. Some instructors will cue the hands on the thighs. Personally, I like hands-on-thighs, because it feels like I can also engage my shoulder blades and get the sensation I'm doing a bent-over row. Does that make sense/is that a good way to approach halfway lift?
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Yeah that makes loads of sense! Whatever it takes to give you the feeling of being able to access and engage the most amount of muscle the back chain is the proper technique/alignment
@iamfernandasantos Жыл бұрын
So good!
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Thanks Fernanda! Hope you’re well!
@iamfernandasantos Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thank you Tate
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 🙏
@iamfernandasantos Жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely try it out!!! Thank you!
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@mermaidzoo6703 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏
@dianeulrich7953 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tate! I really appreciate you!❤
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Thank you Diane! I appreciate you and all your support!
@YellBellBabyDog Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Can't wait to practice this.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Let me know how it goes!
@tyharness2527 Жыл бұрын
Shifting head back Works. First time I've got close. I knew I had no real connection to floor with right forearm. so the head is not coming up any time soon.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Good! And to be honest it doesn’t matter if the head lifts. It’s that you try to get your head to lift
@yanasselin860 Жыл бұрын
When I raise my legs, they are not vertical.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
You might be trying to straigthen them too early. Make sure your knees are vertical before trying to straigthen the legs
@tyharness2527 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps these should be called McFly's. Agony for me.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@amritakanther Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the knowledge :)
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@amritakanther Жыл бұрын
It will be nice to practice with you :)
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Hopefully soon?! 😉
@alexdamico9258 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video! To me, the way you did side crow here really resembles (standard) crow pose much more than the “cheating” side crow does.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
I would agree 100% with you Alex! Thanks 🙏
@tyharness2527 Жыл бұрын
thanks tate. this has always been intense for me wheel, but have made progress over last 4 years.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Wheel is intense for a lot of people. I’ve seen your progress. It’s super impressive
@larrys3707 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this 👏👏. Do not waste your time = "PromoSM" !!!
@tyharness2527 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tate I read somewhere the other day yoga is a demonstration of strength and flexibility hmm not sure about that...
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
🤦🏻♂️ I’m going to have to disagree with that one as well Ty. It’s a practice of self inquiry and creating balance. Not about how many cool things you can do.
@towersknotflowers9067 Жыл бұрын
Oddly enough that is exactly how I am, feel, and experienced too!
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
It's good to know we're not alone 😂. It's refreshing & important for people that leave religion behind that they still can have a connection to spirituality
@woodfamily5229 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed because my shoulders prevent me from stacking properly during the handstand. Thank you.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked them and they worked for you 😃
@woodfamily5229 Жыл бұрын
This was a really well done explanation. It will help me greatly on my path. Thank you.
@TateEnglundYoga Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Happy to help 🙏
@ianthebertman20002 жыл бұрын
𝕡𝐫o𝕄o𝔰𝓶
@tyharness25272 жыл бұрын
thanks tate useful info. i do a lot of cycling which is great for quads and calf strength but time and time again ill hurt those hamstrings forward folding with straight legs. i have to micro bend and use active engagement to keep them safe. i never injured myself in one of your classes.
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ty! With all the cycling, the hamstrings are constantly concentric strengthening, they’re shorting and strengthening. Active engagement in a lengthened position is so helpful to counter all the cycling
@StreetArtist3602 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@oziol2 жыл бұрын
Should I try and hold the crow pose longer to build up to this? At the moment I can do 30 seconds
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Definitely keep trying to hold crow longer. How is your jump back to plank from crow?
@tyharness25272 жыл бұрын
thanks tate always a master class. And you used to do that nifty leg switch and you end up in the other epk.
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
A good idea for another video! Thanks my friend! Hope you’re well
@tyharness25272 жыл бұрын
thanks tate. i remember the old chocolate and pizza box drills.
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
You’re making me hungry!
@towersknotflowers90672 жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration! Your instructions and commentary enrich the practice of yoga in my life. Thank you for these videos. Please keep them up!
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🙏
@zw41102 жыл бұрын
Hello Tate, so glad to see you on the youtube again. Thank you for the great classes I have ever taken in your studio, and hope to back to your class soon. All the best! Alexandra
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alexandra!!
@dimaalmalakeh68352 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video thanks for the effort and knowledge. I wated to ask you though - please- when I want to do bounded ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA and all seated binding it's so difficult for me and I'm not there yet. So what's exactly obstructing me here is it shoulders or the core and glute muscles?
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dima! It’s hard to tell what exactly is keeping you from being able to bind without seeing you in the posture but if I had to guess it’s probably your shoulders and especially internal rotation of the shoulders. It still could easily be the twist that is keeping you from binding but start with the shoulders and keep working on your twists
@dimaalmalakeh68352 жыл бұрын
@@TateEnglundYoga thank you so much for your reply. What exercises would you recommend for improving my shoulder internal rotation please
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Binding but using a yoga strap or a belt will help. Also an exercise called the sleeper stretch will be really good for it.
@oftherodriguez2 жыл бұрын
love your channel
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Logan!
@eliazegrati13062 жыл бұрын
I have a question, is yoga good for professional male ballet dancer? I wanna improve my power for the lift with the girl, but I wanna also keep the muscle long e flexible. thank you
@TateEnglundYoga2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elia, my answer would be “it depends”. It depends on how you practice. If you are practicing a style of yoga that emphasizes flexibility over strength, you might not increase the strength. If you practice a style that emphasizes strength over flexibility you might lose some mobility. What I would focus on if I was you would be whatever style you practice, when your “stretching” add strength in the stretch by activating the muscles that are lengthening. This way you are getting stronger while working flexibility. Make sense? In my classes on my channel you’ll practice this way to give you a feel of what I’m talking about.
@luv2watch882 жыл бұрын
It’s a great sequence to wake up the body and focus the mind. Thank you.