tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986698317060394072.post3747458649865748582..comments2023-08-03T02:54:20.350-05:00Comments on kosshi: To Look Straight Forward, pt1James Morganellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02416518974082951352noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986698317060394072.post-79313516570503600942015-08-18T14:50:24.482-05:002015-08-18T14:50:24.482-05:00Dear SafeNSharp,
ANY position can be potentially ...Dear SafeNSharp,<br /><br />ANY position can be potentially dangerous if it is performed in a manner beyond the user's ability. Thus, each and every person must decide for themselves if such practice is merited. <br /><br />Western knees are not as strong or supple as those found in the East, for obvious cultural reasons. Perhaps this reality is the basis for such concern.<br /><br />I am unaware of any danger to ligaments in position #4, provided it is done correctly and reasonably. If there were some inherent danger, knee problems would be ubiquitous across the Eastern world, but they are not. Healthy, strong knees can bend into such a position and stay there for a good period of time, just as they do and have done for centuries across the East. <br /><br />The position itself stretches the muscles of the front of the leg, abdomen, and chest. The first half of the position is critical to the second half: comfort in the "wariza" pose is necessary to achieve results in the second half, or "backbend," of the position. <br /><br />Practice the wariza pose for 30 seconds at a time until it becomes comfortable. Using a mat or cushion under the buttocks and instep will relieve discomfort. If this is not sufficient, try performing it one leg at a time. <br /><br />With daily practice, patience, and time, one can gain skill and confidence in the stretch and challenge oneself with deeper positions. <br />James Morganellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02416518974082951352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986698317060394072.post-30756298243021382972015-08-17T22:25:21.265-05:002015-08-17T22:25:21.265-05:00I thought backbend position #4 was dangerous to...I thought backbend position #4 was dangerous to knee ligaments? If not, why not?SafeNSharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067649235775589917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2986698317060394072.post-53156411913376123802014-02-27T19:58:03.187-06:002014-02-27T19:58:03.187-06:00Wonderful article! Thanks for sharing! I will pass...Wonderful article! Thanks for sharing! I will pass it along. <br /><br />~Stan SkrabutStan Skrabuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203755496605362028noreply@blogger.com