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Flip the Grip
Hey there.
One of the things I’m going to work on this year is flipping my grip, in hopes to one day do a badass Cocoon (I’m thinking that might be on my 2018 list). This is what I mean by “flipping my grip”
http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/files/2014/06/photo-300×300.jpg
I’m working on my stretching, strengthening, and working with a strap…. but I was wondering what is the best position to work on this. I’ve seen people do it in Dancer pose, Pigeon, Lunges, and Bow pose.
I’m assuming Pigeon would be the easiest… but I’d love to hear other peoples opinions or any advice or struggles they have overcome with regards to this. 🙂
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These will all help you work toward that position: Foot to head lesson is a great one for this https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5625848b-9610-42ce-9ece-7bae0a9aa0eb Also the back mobility routine, the, Advanced Ballerina Stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/548cc3f2-2494-4bc1-9989-1d680a9aa0eb
Upper back and shoulder stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/548ccbb6-b988-494c-a075-39aa0a9aa0eb
and Reverse shoulder stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/548cc678-6f54-43f8-b624-29920a9aa0eb
Be sure to stretch the triceps and shoulders before working on this from pigeon. You could start with the listed stretches above then end with the pose.
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Everything Veena mentioned and continue working on your pigeon with a strap like you’ve been doing. Not too long ago I couldn’t get this pose either. I did the stretches Veena mentioned and king pigeon with a strap. I had to use a strap for veenas balllerina stretch too. And stretch out your hip flexors and quads as well. It’s a very compressive pose. You will get it. The strap is your friend!
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It’s not perfect, but I did it. Going to keep working it. Yay!
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Ummm…this is not perfect? Quit selling yourself short…this pose is a masterpiece….acknowledge your accomplishment – you deserve it!!!!
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