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in reply to: Toes – Awkward Pose Help ! #7380
Hi Gabrielle,
Back from Holiday. You ask what you’d like my Toes to do?Currently, It seems the ball of the foot is in the way as I go up onto the toes and so the majority of the weight and pressure stays there and with the second toe, as the other toes rock to the left and right while I work to find the grip.
The big toe, and third, fourth and fifth toes touch and grab but roll like a teeter totter rather than hold stil. I have no calluses now as described but have had in the past while training for a marathon.
Another piece that may have an effect is that my body structure is that my knees touch before my heels so I cannot put my heels together naturally.I never really noticed these things much before hot yoga and will read more on posture and mindful walking for alignment. Great stuff!
Again though this may change with more practice, I currently go three times at least a week.Your glorious weather has reached Seattle!
Namaste,
Pamin reply to: Toes – Awkward Pose Help ! #7275Hi Gabrielle,
When I am in Utkatasana (Awkward Pose) my ball of my foot seems to be in the way for my toes to do their thing. I work on the heel position at the same time.I do have a longer second toe than my first. Forgive the long Wiki explanation that follows. I also have knock knees, Genum Valgum, Knock Knees, that prevent me from ever putting my heals together. That may be another thread. I know I’m not alone in the world. Perhaps could be explored. Thanks Again! Pam
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Morton’s toe ( or Morton’s syndromeThe name derives from American orthopedic surgeon Dudley Joy Morton (1884–1960), who originally described it as part of Morton’s triad (a.k.a Morton’s syndrome or Morton’s foot syndrome): a congenital short first metatarsal bone, a hypermobile first metatarsal segment, and calluses under the second and third metatarsals.
Although commonly described as a disorder, it is sufficiently common to be considered a normal variant of foot shape (its prevalence varies with different populations, but around 10% of feet worldwide have this form). The main symptom experienced due to Morton’s toe is discomfort and callusing of the second metatarsal head….
But I think it also has some part in my difficulty with Awkward Pose.
Thanks as alwsys! You are treasured.
Pamin reply to: Toes – Awkward Pose Help ! #7247Hello Everyone,
I have just discovered the free video section of the HotYogaDoctor website. Can’t wait to see the video that focuses on this question as well.
Thanks Gabrielle!
Namastein reply to: Mat Method – Right and Wrong? #7075Hi Gabrielle,
My Goodness, thank you for replying so quickly and thoroughly, I don’t know how you do it, but thousands of us are glad you do.
I will consider the T with my towel. Your explanation regarding the sanitation and safety aspects for the home practice makes complete sense, especially in home practice. Just knowing this explanation is rewarding.
The focus of Hot Yoga home practice made me think of the community of Hot Yoga. Someone is out there practicing this moment, whether in a studio, or in a home. And as we take our practice with us, we’re all connected to each other and the person practicing now.A bit heady I know for an answer about matt placement.
Much Appreciation!
Pam
[em]Now to work on my inner thigh[/em].in reply to: slipping and sliding feet #3620Hello and Thank you for this subject.
My first post and I am so glad that I am not alone with fear of my slipping feet. I thought it was just me or the studio I attended purchased poor carpet for what was suppose to happen in Bikram. Slipping is natural? It’s part of the mental process of gaining strength in the foot/leg not slipping? There is one person in my studio who uses a second matt perpendicular so he is doing triangle on a matt rather than carpet. What do you think? I’m alway a bit envious.
Thank you all for your support.
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