Seated Postures Flashcards

1
Q

Sit bones

A

Need to be even and pressed down for seeded postures (most of them)
This keeps spinal integrity and intrinsic equilibrium

Anatomical name: ischial tuberosity

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2
Q

What not to do?

A

Pull or round to stretch. This stretches the posterior longitudinal ligament! We want to rock the pelvis instead

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3
Q

Blueprint pose

A

Dandasana

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4
Q

Neutral vs external

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Toes same direction as shoulders, unless femur bones externally rotate & abduct.

*butterfly is external
Even though toes are pointed in the same direction of shoulders

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