Anatomy for Vinyasa Flow and Standing Poses by Ray Long

Author:Ray Long
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Yoga, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Physiology, Poses, Asana, Vinyasa, cues, stretching, standing poses
Publisher: BookBaby
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

STEP 3 Co-activate the gluteus maximus and adductor magnus to extend the back hip and open the pelvis. To activate the adductor magnus, press the foot into the ground and attempt to draw it toward the midline. Contract the erector spinae to lift the torso, and begin to open the chest.

STEP 4 After positioning the back leg, return your attention to the front knee. There is a tendency in this pose for the front knee to drift inward. Counteract this by engaging the tensor fascia lata and gluteus medius to abduct the knee so that it remains over the ankle. The weight should primarily be on the forward part of the heel and then stabilized over the remaining pad of the sole of the foot. Activate the peroneus longus and brevis muscles on the side of the lower leg to begin this process by bringing some of the weight into the ball of the foot. This action is called eversion. Balance this with inversion—an action created by the tibialis anterior and posterior muscles (not pictured here).

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