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dandasana

julianknight
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Dec 4, 2007, 7:18 AM

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Hello,

I am wondering if the hands take any of the body's weight in the basic sitting pose, (dandasana).

Thank you,

Julian

Kimhonam
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Dec 5, 2007, 4:02 AM

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Having the arms close to the hips with the hands facing forward tends to create a stiff posture. If long arms tend to lift the buttocks an option is to place the hands a little further back thereby bringing the shoulder blades closer.
warm regards
Peter

julianknight
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Dec 5, 2007, 7:37 AM

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Thank you Peter,

I will refrain from pressing my hands into the floor!
I do have long arms so the advice about moving the hands back is good.

Thanks again,

Julian

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