Iyengar Yoga-All about the Feet

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

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[@petraewald2128]

Vielen Dank für die großartige Demonstration. Für jeden Yoga Praktizieren wichtig bzw. Das A&O gut über die Fußanatomie Bescheid zu wissen.🍀

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Petra, yes that's where it starts, from the outside, gross level to the innermost balance and quiet state within. When we're born those feet and legs come out kicking and moving with tremendous energy, such power that must be harnessed? Building your practice, and your mindset. Namaste 🌟🙏🏽

[@kasthuripetharamaiyah5428]

Thank you so much for the great effort 💓

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Kasthuri, thanks for your note! Namaste, xx

[@Marina-zp7wr]

thank you , just on time . I was wondering if you do another foundation class with focus on the heel

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Marina, I will be doing more in this series and will be sure to include the heel. Until then discover on your own. Namaste, Kathy

[@Marina-zp7wr]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga Thank you Kathy , I love to explore but i also build some "bad" habits and looking for good way to taking to basic and explore . thank you , namaste

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

​@@Marina-zp7wr Marina, basics are essential for knowing the correct actions required. Starting as a beginner over and over to observe what it is we don't know, we don't know proves again and again to be one of our best teachers. So many times we don't realize we have neglected or forgotten or due to injury changed what we once knew without being aware. Namaste, K

[@dharmastudioyoga892]

Dear Kathy this is a great explanation and it would be wonderful and very helpful to have more of these videos thanks for sharing 🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi there please check out my other videos on a fe other topics for knees, elbows etc. An over all practice will help with bringing balance to all these areas needed for daily life. Enjoy

[@dharmastudioyoga892]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga thank you!

[@doulafeliciapukiat9980]

More more please, thank you Katy, loveee

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi doula, certainly. I am glad this was helpful. Thanks for joining me. XX

[@kajalmangukia]

Ohhh Kathy!! Thank you so so much 🙏🙏🙏🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ I have flat feets and right toe bunion.... very helpful 🙏🙇‍♀️💝 God bless you 🙏😘🙇‍♀️

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Kajal, great, I hope this helps you to make the corrections needed. Take care, Kathy

[@delilahmadrine882]

Thank you for your channel!

[@health_sense]

Thanks for the great video! I am an Iyengar yoga teacher and use all the same explanations. With your permission, I will recommend to my students and post a translation into Russian.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Okcaha! Nice to meet you! Yes please, it’s for all. I have many Russian students in Bali and they are also sharing. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@health_sense]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga ♥️ people who practice all about peace

[@user-nt7lp9xc2f]

Hi Kathy, Have always been wanting a break up like this. Thanks so much. What I didnt understand however is "moving the thighs back". Is it only upper thighs? Moving the entire thigh back also leads to knee locking too much..isnt it? What about the thigh rotation. You didn't broach it here...so wondering.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi P! Thanks for the question. Apologies for not being more clear. Standing in Tadasana is a big subject. Depending on what you are doing the thigh do different actions. Face different directions and lift in different areas. Front Thigh move back and slightly roll in and back. ( of course everyone is a bit different physically so it’s not one direction for all) broaden the back thighs and lift the front and back thighs. At the same time the calves move forward and lengthen, especially when you tend to hyperextend. From the feet lift the knees and entire leg. Front though faces forward, as do the knees. Careful not to lock the knees but lift instead. Hope this brings more clarity. 🙏🏻

[@user-nt7lp9xc2f]

@@DesaYogiIyengarYoga thank you so much. That really helps Kathy. I was just thinking of your video when you replied. Telepathy 😊

[@blessedRuhi]

Yessss ido like it was looking for knee cap n all

[@shanthiom17]

Beautify explained. Thank you.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Shanthi, such an important starting point. Critical for walking upright and standing tall, connecting with our breath and our very being in the world.

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

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[@user-nt7lp9xc2f]

Also the lift that you mention...did you mean lift the arches or something else?

[@julatis-mikemoldenhauer1254]

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[@blessedRuhi]

Ihave archh back pls pls.when I stand I get arch back how to do correct that pls tell props ?

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Ruchi, Stand at the wall with back, feet a foot or so away. Slide down the wall till your low back is flush. Then push up slowly and feel the direction on the buttocks, descending. This is the action. Or lay on mat, knees bent with low back on the floor. Maintain that direction of the hips and slowly straighten the legs. See if that helps. If not please explain more or send me a photo. Namaste

[@TheSoham8]

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[@sangeetadeshpande9113]

Why in Iyyangar yoga, toes in heels out position is recommended

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Sangeeta, this action helps bring awareness to the elongation of the back leg. Both have to be active. Usually, if the toes move away, the heel jams the ankle and the back leg is not so accessible. Do both ways and see what you experience. Namaste

[@hebrianaalainentalo-anders5713]

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[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Dear Hebriana, Thanks for joining in to both classes. Enjoy your practice and stay safe. Namaste

[@annmcfall3359]

Horses need horseshoes when the ground is very hard. That's why they wear them. Horses that only run around on grass don't need horseshoes

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Hi Ann, thanks for that! I live in Bali and am usually barefoot, so much nicer. Hope the reference helps with the weight distribution. All my best. 🙏🏻

[@jojochai9729]

Thank you teacher Kathy for this wonderful sharing😘😘😘 🙏 Wow..... i will try this because i have low arch for left feet 🙏🙏🙏

[@DesaYogiIyengarYoga]

Jojo you are most welcome. Being aware of our imbalances helps us to find that balance through the physical body and the mind. Continue to be mindful.