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Hyper-Extended Elbows in Prasarita Padottanasana C

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bentyogi	Hyper-Extended Elbows in Prasarita Padottanasana C	Lead	[-]
Posts: 18 (04/13/08 15:51:51) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None I was wondering what info/experience people can share regarding hyper-extended elbows (HEE) in Prasarita Padottanasana C. I have HEE and am having difficulty determining what is better to do with my hands in this posture (I know you will say - just see what works) But I'm having difficulty ascertaining that. I've read in Gregor's book that people with HEE should not press their palms together as this exacerbates the HEE. Other teachers have said to press the palms togethers and bend the elbows slightly if you have HEE. I find doing the latter to be really really tight and difficult to bend the elbows. Someone once said (who did a nicky knoff training) to press palms together as it's a deeper stretch even if you have HEE. John Scott says to press palms together but makes no reference to HEE in his book. David swenson does not press the palms together. Can anybody offer some further insight into this situation? Many thanks
Floss		#1	[-]
Posts: 9 (04/14/08 03:19:44) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi bentyogi I have the same problem too ! In fact it's my party trick to hyperextend my elbow - it generally freaks people out ! In PPC, my teacher gets me to have palms together and actually tells me to bend my elbows slightly ( this is when he adjusts me ) and then try to get me to bend from my shoulders and whilst keeping my chest lifted. I must admit I am not aiming to touch my hands to the ground.
bandawoman		#2	[-]
Posts: 2346 (04/15/08 07:11:27) Clearer of Obstacles Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm pretty sure palms out is the correct form of Pras Pad C, which makes moot the question of palms together or apart. dont' have any idea of what to do about the elbows, though!
ashtangiozboy		#3	[-]
Posts: 3 (04/15/08 15:02:21) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I was under the impression that it's palms in first, then once able to get to floor, then it's doing the asana with palms out. But I could be wrong. Pattabhi Jois sometimes teaches palms out and other times palms in. Take your pick. He changes what he teaches all the time. I think again, it's whatever works for you. Such minor detail. Nothing is set in stone. Tailor it to the individual. No idea about elbows in this asana. Bloody good question though. Anybody else???

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