"Aligning your intention with the movement"....wise words from a wise, experienced teacher. So appreciate you and this insightful video Jenni. I always learn from you.🥰
You are too kind, Sylvia! Thank you so much for watching this video and for sharing your very supportive words. I'm so glad this sentiment resonates for you as a longtime yoga teacher and practitioner! 😍
In that hamstring stretch, is there any merit to "protecting your lower back" when an instructor tells you to straighten your spine by "lifting your tailbone"? Does the lower back need to be protected ever?
Good Q, and no, there’s no merit to the idea of “protecting the lower back” in this hamstring stretch. The low back isn’t inherently vulnerable here either way. Phew! 😅
I so like the idea of "allowing the body to self-organize." (I'm going to write that in my daily yoga notes.) I'm guessing that would include not tucking the tailbone to prepare for backbends? Thanks Jenni!
Yaayyy! "Allowing the body to self-organize" is a big part of the way I approach yoga! I'm so glad this phrase resonates so well for you. 😍 And great Q! I think tucking the tail can be helpful in backbends for *some* people - specifically those who might experience some low back discomfort in the backbend. But I don't think it's something everyone needs to do as a default. If a true backbend (spinal extension) is what we're after in the pose, then tucking the tailbone actually works against this (because it flexes the spine - you know??) 😃
