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Which side first?
I was asked by a student if there is a traditional side to begin a posture on. Do we start with the right side and finish with the left, or the other way around? If there is a tradition, what is it?
Posted On: 2008/09/11 07:18
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Timothy
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Re:Which side first?
I've never heard of any reason to begin a pose on a certain side. As a teacher I usually lead the right side first to provide consistency for the class and to make it easier for me to remember what side I've done already if I'm in a complicated flow of poses. What is important is to do both sides of the pose to create balance in the body.
Namaste,
Timothy
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Posted On: 2008/09/14 05:32
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Re:Which side first?
I've never heard of any reason to begin a pose on a certain side. As a teacher I usually lead the right side first to provide consistency for the class and to make it easier for me to remember what side I've done already if I'm in a complicated flow of poses. What is important is to do both sides of the pose to create balance in the body.
Namaste,
Timothy
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Timothy Burgin
Founder and Executive Director
YogaBasics.com
Posted On: 2008/09/14 05:32
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