We are publishing these explanations by our yoga teacher Anu Visuri, following a question from a user of Gotta Joga.
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In many poses it is our feet and legs that carry us. Especially in the standing poses we need strong legs to carry us.
When the yoga teacher says: “ Pull your feet energetically towards each other”, in lunge or warrior poses, it means that you bring your feet energetically together, as if you would fold the mat together between your feet, or as if you would press your feet against a block between the feet.
You are pulling the front foot energetically backward and the back foot energetically forward, but in the reality the feet are not moving. It is called an energetic or isometric movement, where you are keeping the muscles of your legs tense.
When the teachers says “engage your core”
Thankyou so much for this explanation on energy and isometric energy through the feet.
Looking for a vinyasa specifically for seniors in a yoga class. Hoping you can advise on some easy linking poses.