My wrists, arms, shoulders, back and chest muscles all have become stronger from yoga activities including home practice, partner sessions and group classes.
The three images shown below demonstrate recent documentation of asana movements and form not within my abilities three years ago.
> Astavakrasana
Achieving A More Elevated Eight Angles Pose
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| Bob [November, 2016] Demonstrating Strength, Balance, Flexibility Ability To Lift Torso Higher, Raise Head Looking Forward Making Progress Towards A More Extended, Level Body Can Raise, Lower Whole Body Repeatedly With Greater Facility |
> Modified Padmasana [Kukkutasana]
Towards A Higher Lift In Deeper Full Lotus
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| Bob [August, 2016] Demonstrating More Mobile Pelvic & Leg Joints Lengthened, Supple Muscles Continue To Improve Hip, Knee, Ankle Range of Motion Approaching Ability To Execute An Enhanced Full Lotus Position Evaluating Hand Placements For Better Balance, Elevation |
Further Progress With Basic Crow Pose
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| Bob [November, 2016] Demonstrating Wrist, Arm & Torso Strength, Body Balance Knees On Triceps, Head Level With Knees Looking & Leaning Forward Facilitates Balance Working Towards Raising Feet, Lower Legs Parallel To Rug |
An ability to enhance whole body movements as I age remains both rewarding, motivating.
My frequent one-on-one partner morning sessions at The Yoga Loft are a major reason for this progress.
I have noticed my breathing continues to improve as all thoracic muscles have responded to frequent twisting and rotating spinal movements along with more conventional forward, back and side bending.
Padded gloves are worn to protect both hands from two diagnosed medical issues, one on each palm: a ganglion cyst, Dupuytren's contracture.
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