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direction of the fingers, this would correspond to a rotation for which the (proximal) wrist is not suited [...] anatomical structures, the wrist is not suited for any rotating movements. Alignment in neutral position In positions [...] pressure. Lifting either of the sides would cause a rotating distortion of the wrist, a movement for which

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possible and rotate the femur outward. Extend your leg as far as possible as you rotate the femur inwards [...] floating tension. Foot Windshield Wipers - Knee rotation Sit comfortably on the floor. Bend the left knee [...] adapt the two cartilage surfaces to one another. Rotate the shin bone back and forth. You will feel the

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Marīcyāsana C introduces the first seated rotation into the traditional sequence of Aṣṭāṅga [...] tāṅga Yoga. It is important to let the rotation arise primarily from the thoracic spine. The facet joints [...] joints of the thoracic spine offer much room for rotation, while the lumbar spine is more suited for forward

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the thigh bone (femur) slightly outside of the rotation centre of the process (epicondylus), they tighten [...] place – just like a windscreen wiper. Watch the rotation of your lower leg originating in the knee joint [...] movements while standing up with straight legs. The rotation now originates in the hip joint while the knee

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final variation of Marīcyāsana combines the rotation from Marīcyāsana C with the leg position [...] close to your hip as possible. Now, on an inhale, rotate over your right side, reach around your right leg [...] against the edge of the joint socket during the rotation, inflammation can occur (Impingement Syndrome)

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and consequently stabilizes the knee joint. Now, rotate outwards from the hip joint until the front of [...] shin. It is important that the majority of the rotation comes from the hip and not from knee or ankle [...] body and at the same time develops the external rotation of the hip joint. The heel presses into the lower

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Dreiecks” bringt eine Rotation vor allem in die Brustwirbelsäule. Diese Rotation mobilisiert die Face [...] in die gleiche Richtung wie der Fuß. Lasse die Rotation nach rechts weiter durch Deine Halswirbelsäule [...] Vorbereitung auch auf Vorbeugende Haltungen. Doch die Rotation mobilisiert nicht nur die Wirbelsäule, sondern

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wider stance so that the hips come into external rotation to the side of the room and lengthen the arms [...] Vīrabhadrāsana A to B you laterally explore external rotation at the hip as you strengthen and lengthen. Pr

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until your toes hover close to the ground. Then, rotate your legs together to the right and lower them [...] Keep your legs firmly together during the side rotation. This will give you additional stability. ~i~ [...] exhalation, lower your head back to the ground. Rotate your legs to the center. Your toes are close to

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Note: Your right thigh is in extreme external rotation in this pose. When going into the forward bend [...] yoga, hip openers are the combination of external rotation, abduction and bending at the hip joint. The strands