Asana and Alignment
Yoga postures are based on ancient geometrical shapes. When performed with attention to alignment, the asanas redesign the body.
Muscles are trained to lengthen out of their habitual tense, shortnened holding patterns. Sometimes a tight area of the body is compensating for another weaker area. The area of higher tension can finally lessen this protective holding as the weaker zone strengthens. Even bones can, and do, change shape over time. Bone cells are constantly broken down and new cells develop where they will best sustain the force of the most common daily impacts.
Often we are not fully aware of how we hold and carry ourselves. To help undo less than optimal holding patterns, you should try to attend classes with an experienced teacher who can give you the necessary feedback on your alignment.
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