Rosie B  :)

Hi Nathan, I'm enjoying your series and learning so much!  I've made it to Day 22.  My question is about Hanumanasana.  I notice that your back is straight up when you do the posture.  When I do the posture, I'm way bent over,  holding onto the blocks.    I can't seem to straighten up.  Does this mean I've gone down too far in the split?  Any advice?  

Hi Donna B! Glad to hear you’re digging the challenge! 

Donna B, the waistline of his shorts is almost pointing vertically. So, though this seems like it’s all hamstring stretching, learning how to take the low and mid back deeeeeeeeeeply in is a huge part of this pose. What I would recommend is not going as deep as you have been and practice using your back muscles to create the arch I’m talking about. Really feel the muscles generate the arch. You can use your arms on the blocks to help provide stability and resistance. Then when you can really feel comfortable control there, keep that arch and slowly drop and inch or two more down into the pose. Don’t do it by pushing the front leg forward, do it by settling the hips down more (the front leg will move on its own). 

Thank you, Nathan.  That's an excellent explanation and I see where I need to focus my attention.  Namaste

Donna B, I should have an Instagram post of the explanation I gave you here up in about 20 minutes. @nathan_briner is my insta. Hope it adds to your toolbox 🧘!

Donna B Ok it’s finally up :) @nathan_briner on insta. 

Thanks so much!