There are a few poses that I struggle with in yoga. Most of the hip opening ones, and then this bad boy: the Yin Yoga Toe Squat. I blame years of wearing fabulous high heels đ The Toe Squat opens the toes and feet, and strengthens the ankles. It stimulates all six lines of the lower body meridians (which begin or end in the toes). To get into the pose: * Begin by sitting on your heels with the feet together. Tuck the toes under and try to be on the balls of the feet, not the tippy-toes. Reach down and tuck the little toes under. Hold for: 30 seconds to 3 minutes If the pose becomes too challenging, rise up on the knees, relieving most of the pressure on the toe joints. When you feel you can handle it again, sit back down on the heels. Dont stay if in you are in pain! If the knees are uncomfortable, place a blanket under them or a cushion between the hips and heels. Photo credit: my 4 year old son â€ïž Pedicure credit: Tula at Still Massage Therapy, Kilbirnie.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 07:20:51 +0000
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