ハガーマガーさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ハガーマガーInstagram)「What’s the difference between “alignment” and “continuity” in yoga practice? 🤔 All too often, “alignment” can imply that there is one way to arrange one’s body in a pose, and that it is universal. “Continuity,” on the other hand, suggests a more internal experience. ✨ Continuity refers to a state of harmonious agreement throughout the moveable parts of the body. In other words, when we focus on continuity, we tune into the relationships between bones at each joint, between the inner movement intentions (the breath) and the outer manifestation of an asana, and between the internal and external structures of our bodies. ⚖️ Even if you don’t regularly use yoga props—blocks, straps, blankets, etc.—use them when you practice for continuity. They are invaluable tools for helping you achieve structural integrity in your poses. ✅ Mindfulness of the disposition of your brain can help you determine if your pose is in harmony with itself. Does your brain feel tight, hard, strained or contracted? If so, relax your brain if possible, then look around the body and note where else you might be straining. 🧠 All these cues are subtle. They require that we look more deeply than we may be used to. An overstretched or impinged joint will speak right up—its feedback is right on the surface. Reciting alignment rules in our heads as we practice squelches deeper exploration. Looking deeper is the essence of yoga practice. Practicing for continuity brings ease to the journey of deep looking. 🧘‍♀️」9月3日 8時57分