Feel the earth: Happy ankles practice
Our feet and ankles don’t get a lot of love and attention, even though we rely on them every day to keep us stable enough to support and move the weight of the entire body and flexible enough to navigate uneven surfaces and stairs. The balance between sthiram (stability) and sukham (ease) is especially important for our ankles since veering too far to either end of the spectrum will affect our ability to walk easily and safely.
Another curious thing you might forget is that tightness in the calves and ankles affects the entire Superficial Back Line of the body, which means that the facial relationship between the front and back can be pulled out of balance.
This short yoga practice for ankles aims to correct these issues. You will focus on stretching and strengthening your ankles, but at the end of the practice, please note whether or not it affects your entire structural organization. Notice how your neck, upper, and lower back feel as a result. Give it a try and see how it feels!
Some foundational yoga movements are very effective for targeting specific body areas in a short period of time.
My ankles + thus up thru knees – hips – pelvis LOVED this practice. THANK YOU OLGA
I am so happy to hear that!