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@m32s All the time! Mostly postural things, I have S curved scoliosis. A lot related to engaging abs/glutes and arches. Relaxing jaw, recognizing tension patterns. When I integrate and everything just does what it’s supposed to efficiently (e.g, in cat cow, kettlebell swings or deadlifts, yoga...

@lukelp yes! also remember the etymology of ashtanga... still seven other limbs to explore :)

@pastabarr thanks!! also see my below comment. I had the same thoughts about longevity in ashtanga but realized I was missing the nuts n bolts of a solid, biomechanically integrated vinyasa (esp chaturanga). also tbh the guru reverence left a funny taste in my mouth. but I'd be lying if I said...

@christfollower34 excellent!! glad to hear it. I think that's really the key for us hypermobile folx-- movement helps but definitely gotta be careful/mindful about it

@christfollower34 totally fair. have you found a suitable replacement or segue into a different movement practice?

@christfollower34 I think there IS a way to go about yoga/gymnastics/calisthenics and/or circus in a sustainable way... but def involves investing in stability via strength training and developing active (instead of genetic passive) mobility

@boazgeorge Yes!! keeping tension/engagement is so important. I feel so much more when I'm not just flopping around in my joints!

@ashhil Sadly I sorta ghosted the studio at the time and have since moved away. I was definitely ashamed and bewildered that I was having such severe chronic foot problems at such a young age (26). Also as knowledgeable as my senior teachers were, I rly needed the extra clinical help learning...

@anton0003 Ooh! Me! Was a yoga teacher/doer for many years, progressed to Ashtanga second series (lots of backbending and hip opening) but always had APT and terrible ab/glute proprioception. This, along with some hypermobility, led to chronic foot issues (plantar fasciitis, posterior tib...