Ashtanga yoga: Question about the forward bend in seated sequence

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Question about the forward bend in seated sequence Posted: 06 Jul 2021 03:55 PM PDT Hello, r/ashtanga! I am working through the first series of Ashtanga yoga and I would really appreciate your insight on this question. I've being doing aerial silks for about 8+ years. Around that same time I started, I tore both hamstrings - specifically, at the ischial tuberosity while doing splits in the air. It's been a long way to recovery but I can still do pretty much any movement after warming up and stretching, and I do know my limits. However, this injury has really affected my lower back's ability to forward bend due to the torn tendons, and I have a really hard time keeping a curved, tucked spine pretty much as I pass the seated 90 degree angle. My questions is - for the following figures in the seated sequence: Paschimottasana (A, B, C) Arda Badda Padma Paschimottanasana Triang Much Eka Pada Paschimottasana Janu Sirasana (A,B, C) Marichyasana (A, B) Is it ok if I bend the straight leg forward, to allow for the rounding of my spine? Or should I keep it straight, focusing on bringing my head forward and down? I've asked some practitioners with mixed answers, so I would really like to listen to your thoughts! I can also share pics. Thank you! submitted by /u/___mariana___ [link] [comments]

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