Erin Thanks so much for your inquiry. And huge apologies for the delay in replying. I've been travelling in Africa and we're getting a lot of power outs this month.The replies Kira Sloane has offered are great.
As you'd said "simply continuing with the practice again and again" isn't always the answer to resolve an ongoing issue. If it isn't working, and there's pain, we'll need to change something. Without having seen you chaturanga, I would caution you to modify this likely culprit. You might take a high plank with straight arms and broad collarbones, never coming down to chaturanga. The importance of shoulder alignment can't be overstated, please refer to the Broad Collarbone Experience tutorial for more details.....
Another great place to revise position, is within the hands themselves. The fingers should be really spread far apart. I used to suffer from wrist pain until I learnt to spread the hands so much that my thumbs are almost exactly parallel, pointing directly towards one another. This helps to ground the index finger mound, the knuckle where the finger meets the palm. Do make sure this is staying grounded whenever your hands are on the mat. We keep weight away from the wrists, especially the pinky side of the hand. Instead, direct pressure towards the front and index side of the palm. I hope this is helpful. Please do keep me posted and be in touch with any further questions ! Let's get you comfortably on the mat! D
Awesome! Thank you, Kira Sloane and Dylan Bernstein. I've tried some of your videos, Kira, and I look forward to trying more from the links you both shared. Already feeling better in my practice!
Thank you Dylan. I've got a renewed sense of SNA SNB now. They are refreshing. Thank you for your teaching. Im doing all your 20mins just to not push and enjoy.
Tina Anderson that's music to my ears! I really think 20 minutes a day can make a lifetime of difference. Not pushing the yoga should help you savor the breath and moments throughout your day.... Nowhere to get to except right now! 🙏🏾