I’ve published a longer reflection about this pose over on my long–form yoga blog, if you are interested. The short form: I did this in class today, which bodes well for my healing.
Vasisthasana is typically (in the Iyengar system) the first in a series of three “one-arm” balancing positions.
Vasisthasana is typically (in the Iyengar system) the first in a series of three “one-arm” balancing positions.
via Side Plank Pose | Vasisthasana | Yoga Pose.
Today was one of the first times I’ve attempted this variation of Vasiṣṭhāsana in a public class since the injury to my right shoulder in February 2014. It felt more stable than just about any time before the injury as well. I used to wobble. In truth, unbeknownst to me, I had torn the Subscapularis long ago, probably while pulling snow off my roof with a roof rake, after many Sun Salutations in a vigorous Winter Solstice celebration.
I don’t wobble now. Conclusion? One needs a fully attached Subscapularis for this pose. I tried this on the left side, which I injured in December 2014, and had…
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