60 - 90 Mins
Varicose Veins Prevention and Knee Health: Activating Leg Muscles Through Extending and Squeezing
Muscular actions to fortify the knee joint and prevent varicose veins.
Level: Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, Gentle
Duration: 75min;
Props needed: blankets, belt, 2 sturdy chairs, access to a wall
This recording is part of the following Short Courses:
Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Intermediate)
Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Experienced Beginner)
Short Course #1 for Knees: from Healing to Challenging (Short Course; level: Gentle)
Tag words: 75mins ardha chandrasana arms back pain baddhakonasana belts bicycling blocks blood pressure calf calves cervical health cervical spondylosis circulation dandasana energising forward bends golf groin health hamstrings hips knee alignment knee health knee therapy knees neck health parivrtta trikonansana paschimottanasana running sciatica seated asanas shoulder health standing asanas supta padangusthasana I tennis therapy twists uttanasana varicose veins virasana
The knee is not just a skeletal joint. In fact the surrounding muscles maintain the integrity of the bones that make up this joint. And specific actions maintain the integrity of these muscles. Exploring and challenging some of these actions through long holds.
Note:
Many of these actions are supported. For those recovering from knee injuries, these are safe, and in fact recommended to do in the recovery stage. However, use discretion to keep away from some of the actions in case of painful or inflammed knees. Also use discretion in approaching the fully flexed positions like virasana
