|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
02-10-17, 11:02 PM | ||||
VF Supporter
Join Date: Mar 2002
|
Thoughts about Paul Grilley's anatomy work or individual differences in yoga?
There are at least two recent threads that mention Paul Grilley's anatomy-related work and different people's anatomy. Does anyone have more thoughts about Paul Grilley's work or such individual differences in yoga (or other forms of movement)? (I've recently read things elsewhere online that remind me of these subjects, but I haven't read much recently about the specific and practical.)
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
__________________
"It doesn't happen all at once," said the Skin Horse. "You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." The Velveteen Rabbit |
|||
02-10-17, 11:56 PM | |
Exchange Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Western NY
|
Hi Henry! I don't have either of Grilley's DVDs (yet), but as a relatively new yoga teacher, I'm definitely interested in his work and have read some of his web site/view some of his YT stuff. I teach beginning level classes, and I really try to emphasize finding the shape of the pose that is right for one's own body as every body is different. I find the anatomical stuff fascinating--I wish I had a bed head for it! I'm interested to see what other replies you get.
__________________
Beth aka Toaster (she/her) Follow me @YogiBethC YouTube|Instagram|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon. |
02-11-17, 08:58 AM | |
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Woodstock NY
|
This was really an eye opener. My heels still don't touch the floor on down dog and it has been years....actually decades. I never expected them to as I was told years ago that I am not alone and not to worry about it.
The other is the one you mentioned...hips forward in Warrior. I can do it but not fully and it uncomfortable. I realize now it is fine to have your hips facing the side. I read a book a few years ago about yoga and injuries. Don't remember the title or the author but he practiced yoga for years. He mentioned cobra as a pose that can invite injury. He also mentions competition in classes where we are fforcing ourselves do what others may be ready for but we are not. Anatomical differences is really an important point. |
02-11-17, 10:27 AM | ||
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NYC
|
Quote:
I also ended up ditching a live vinyasa class I was taking... and being really mindful of people's (and my own) differences when teaching and practicing. Teachers like J. Brown ("Gentle is the new advanced") appeal to me more and more. |
|
02-11-17, 10:32 AM | |
Exchange Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Western NY
|
My YTT did use Kaminoff's Yoga Anatomy as one of the required texts (which I already had anyway), and my YTT teacher was also a massage therapist, so she was also quite good. Although our actual time learning anatomy stuff was fairly short, I thought she did a good job of incorporating into the teaching--e.g., not to force the back heel down in warrior 1. But there's always SO MUCH MORE to learn!
__________________
Beth aka Toaster (she/her) Follow me @YogiBethC YouTube|Instagram|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon. |
02-11-17, 10:33 AM | |
Exchange Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Western NY
|
Wow, darby, those sound like some great additional trainings! I took a workshop with Kaminoff years ago--before I really appreciated it, haha. I would love to do a 300 hour, but it's probably not in the cards right now.
__________________
Beth aka Toaster (she/her) Follow me @YogiBethC YouTube|Instagram|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon. |
02-11-17, 11:33 AM | |
VF Supporter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)
|
I didn't get much anatomy in my YTT either, but I have a nursing background. Grilley's yin set is the only yin DVD I kept and I also have his book. I am now inspired to watch it again, it's been a while. It made me so much more aware of physical differences not just in flexibility but in and joint and bone structure - he talks about tension vs compression in reference to limitations in movement. That was a light bulb moment for me! I pretty much have abandoned vinyasa in my classes and my own practice in favor of a more mindful body aware practice with attention to physical differences, to good alignment, and to not sacrificing form for depth. I use lots of props in my classes and always offer modifications. I especially like to enter more difficult poses in stages - "stop here if this feels good", "try this if you want to go deeper."
__________________
*~*Pam*~* Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n |
02-11-17, 11:39 AM | |
Exchange Moderator
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Western NY
|
Pam, it's cool to hear that Grilley's Yin DVD is the only one that you have kept (do you have just his 2-DVD practice set, or do you have the non-practice "Yoga for Anatomy" too?).
I've never been a fan of vinyasa, and it's not something I teach. I do enjoy classes with a flow aspect IF I like the teacher, someone I can trust to go at a moderate pace and focus on the experience in the body, not rushing through the poses. But my home practice is virtually all therapeutic, yin, and restorative.
__________________
Beth aka Toaster (she/her) Follow me @YogiBethC YouTube|Instagram|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon. |
Tags |
anatomy, grilley, paul grilley, yoga |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|