キノ・マクレガ―さんのインスタグラム写真 - (キノ・マクレガ―Instagram)「Two little mermaids 🧜‍♀️ by the sea in Copenhagen. _ Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a balancing pose. So many people think it’s a flexibility pose, but that type of thinking leads to a less than ideal result. If you try to stretch while balancing chances are you will lose your balance. But if you express the flexibility that you have always worked while balancing chances are that you’ll remain in balance. The problem is usually the mind that competes with itself or others and tries to “win” by getting the leg higher. But, again, the purpose of the pose is not to lift the leg higher and higher. The purpose is to find and express balance in both body and mind. If your mind is losing its balance in an attempt to force the he leg higher or judging yourself for not getting the leg high enough, let it go, recalibrate and start again. It’s better to modify and find a place to work. Keeping the standing leg straight provides much needed foundation. Keeping the mind calm is the deeper lesson. _ Modifications— 1. Knee—bend the knee and hold the knee instead of trying to grab the toe. 2. Bending the knee—hold the toe but allow the knee to bend. 3. Strap—use a strap to hold the foot and keep the leg straight. 4. Wall—hold onto a wall or any other object for help with balance. 5. Chair—sit in a chair and focus on the hip rotation. _ At any moment be willing to let the form of the pose go in favor of the inner experience. But also remember that there is healing that comes from just showing up on your mat every day. _ Join the challenge and practice with me on @omstarsofficial We are sending out emails with both the pose of the day and suggested modifications and @wellness_yogini will be doing some live classes with more detailed modifications. When it’s time to practice I want you to get into your zone and find what works for you. Remember this is your practice. _ Outfit @liquidoactive Photo @timfeldmannyoga #ashtangachallenge 🙏」9月4日 21時12分