How Do You Apply The Outer Spiral Principle In Anusara Yoga?
Anyone who practices Anusara yoga will soon become familiar with some of its principals. Outer spiral is one of them and no, it does not mean twirling around on your front porch. It means using the pull of your calf muscles to help with stability. You can apply the outer spiral principal in Anusara yoga with the following tips. Stand in mountain pose and start to flex your calf muscles forward, as if they are spiraling to the wall in front of you. Use your hands to twist the muscles in the direction you wish them to go so you know what you’re aiming for. Check your outer spiral technique by bringing your legs closer together and placing a foam block between your calves about three inches below your knees and try to push it out in front of you. Release the outer spiral and the foam block should loosen or drop. Repeat the outer spiral in mountain pose until it happens without even thinking about it. Use it other poses as necessary when you need to stabilize your legs. You’ll find yoursel
