Comments on: Do Yogis Need to Re-Think Uddiyana Bandha? http://drishtiyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga/do-yogis-need-to-re-think-uddiyana-bandha/ Featuring daily updates on topics like the Santa Barbara yoga scene, the yoga world in general, health & nutrition, food, progressive politics, compelling thoughts and ideas, and total randomness. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:30:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Abraxas44 http://drishtiyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga/do-yogis-need-to-re-think-uddiyana-bandha/comment-page-1/#comment-4145 Abraxas44 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:36:45 +0000 http://drishtiyoga.com/?p=1334#comment-4145 Very good point.We need balance.Uddiyana bandha is great but there are many others equally good.Bird- dog on all 4 is one of my favorites to strengthen core muscles,specially gluteus Very good point.We need balance.Uddiyana bandha is great but there are many others equally good.Bird- dog on all 4 is one of my favorites to strengthen core muscles,specially gluteus

]]> By: jenni http://drishtiyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga/do-yogis-need-to-re-think-uddiyana-bandha/comment-page-1/#comment-371 jenni Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:04:52 +0000 http://drishtiyoga.com/?p=1334#comment-371 Thanks for your feedback Katie, David, & Brian! In thinking further about this issue, we've realized that a well-rounded yoga practice which touches on all muscle areas of the body should result in a balanced and healthy spine. It's when people overemphasize their abs - as often happens with people who "exercise" or "workout" at the gym on a regular basis - that the muscles which support the spine can be thrown out of alignment. The point that this article makes about the true nature of the core is important for all yogis - Ashtangis and otherwise - to keep in mind, however. We need to make sure that our practices include poses which strengthen the whole core and not just the deep abdomen muscles that uddiyana bandha works. But we love uddiyana bandha and won't be giving it up anytime soon! :) Thanks for your feedback Katie, David, & Brian! In thinking further about this issue, we’ve realized that a well-rounded yoga practice which touches on all muscle areas of the body should result in a balanced and healthy spine. It’s when people overemphasize their abs – as often happens with people who “exercise” or “workout” at the gym on a regular basis – that the muscles which support the spine can be thrown out of alignment. The point that this article makes about the true nature of the core is important for all yogis – Ashtangis and otherwise – to keep in mind, however. We need to make sure that our practices include poses which strengthen the whole core and not just the deep abdomen muscles that uddiyana bandha works.

But we love uddiyana bandha and won’t be giving it up anytime soon! :)

]]> By: Brian Monnier http://drishtiyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga/do-yogis-need-to-re-think-uddiyana-bandha/comment-page-1/#comment-359 Brian Monnier Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:29:56 +0000 http://drishtiyoga.com/?p=1334#comment-359 I actually agree that over emphasis on abdominal muscles can through off the skeletal alignment. I have seen it MANY times in people who do not balance out their practice with back strengthening (ie. backbending.)Many teachers in my area put alot of emphasis on forward bending and pulling in abs that the back is really ignored. By adding a good back bending routine to balance out the abdomen training will generally fix the issue. I think people forgot that "Core Muscles" does not just mean the abs. The encompass all the muscle from tail bone to neck that erect the spine. I actually agree that over emphasis on abdominal muscles can through off the skeletal alignment. I have seen it MANY times in people who do not balance out their practice with back strengthening (ie. backbending.)Many teachers in my area put alot of emphasis on forward bending and pulling in abs that the back is really ignored. By adding a good back bending routine to balance out the abdomen training will generally fix the issue.

I think people forgot that “Core Muscles” does not just mean the abs. The encompass all the muscle from tail bone to neck that erect the spine.

]]> By: The latest obsession in yoga: bandhas! « Sangha Yoga Shala Blog http://drishtiyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga/do-yogis-need-to-re-think-uddiyana-bandha/comment-page-1/#comment-332 The latest obsession in yoga: bandhas! « Sangha Yoga Shala Blog Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:35:38 +0000 http://drishtiyoga.com/?p=1334#comment-332 [...] Read full post at Drishti!  [...] [...] Read full post at Drishti!  [...]

]]> By: David http://drishtiyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga/do-yogis-need-to-re-think-uddiyana-bandha/comment-page-1/#comment-330 David Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:56 +0000 http://drishtiyoga.com/?p=1334#comment-330 Bandhas done correctly & holistically are definitely good in all respects. Bandhas done poorly have uncertain results. For most, it is not a black and white technique, but one that gets stronger, deeper and more balanced over the years of consistent practice. Bandhas done correctly & holistically are definitely good in all respects. Bandhas done poorly have uncertain results. For most, it is not a black and white technique, but one that gets stronger, deeper and more balanced over the years of consistent practice.

]]> By: katie http://drishtiyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga/do-yogis-need-to-re-think-uddiyana-bandha/comment-page-1/#comment-294 katie Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:12:08 +0000 http://drishtiyoga.com/?p=1334#comment-294 This was very helpful as I was just trying to explain uddiyana bandha to someone this morning! This was very helpful as I was just trying to explain uddiyana bandha to someone this morning!

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