Practice with Patricia: Cobra and Locust Sequence<br>Patricia Sullivan

Practice with Patricia: Cobra and Locust Sequence
Patricia Sullivan

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Bridge: spine is going into extension. So taking pelvis into a posterior tilt - bring lumbar somewhat in flexion just the opposite of biomechanically what we want in a back bend. Never understood this cue in bridge - they do in Pilates as well, makes no sense
Patricia Sullivan
You actually won't be able to keep the spine in flexion in bridge (or cobra); the cue is to create a counter balance to the extension since most people over-extend at L-5/S-1, and/or other lumbar vertebrae junctions often causing lower back pain, or exacerbating already existing pain. By resisting the extension space is created along the front of the spine so the back bend isn't too deep. In my classes I encourage people who feel easy with a deeper extension to let go of that resistance. Hope this helps.
Patricia Sullivan
p.s. - I've had dozens of people thank me for teaching this way as it's allowed them to do a pose which they've tended to avoid because it generally causes lasting pain.
Sarah F
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Patricia - hello! I am living on the Pine Ridge reservation, working as a Women's Health NP - so grateful to have this opportunity to practice with you. Golden! Thank you
Patricia Sullivan
Sounds like awesome service Sarah. Thank you for practicing with me and tuning in to Yoga Anytime. Love, P
Victoria M
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Always a pleasure to deepen with you in practice...tasting the rasa!
Patricia Sullivan
Thanks for touching in Victoria. I'm glad you're tasting that rasa. Love
PATRICIA R
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Loved this sequence Patricia...felt so much more grounded after the first side stretch!
Patricia Sullivan
Hi there Patricia, So nice to hear this from you! I lost my password so had to deal with that before responding to you, silly me. Thank you for practicing with me and for taking the time to comment. Much Love, P
Wynter
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I'm doing this one every day right now because each new listening brings in fresh details, tiny tips from Patricia that escaped me the first few times around.  Love it.
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