{"instagram_id":"235298915","username":"aurorabowkett","full_name":"Aurora Bowkett","description":"Yoga teacher RYT200h?\nwww.aurorabowkettyoga.com\/\nRetreat Bali April 2020:","website":"https:\/\/www.soulshinebali.com\/events\/yoga-pilates-handstand-retreat-with-aurora-sylvia","followers":"49657","following":"1425","uploads":"573","added_date":"2019-05-14 08:16:32","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20","last_successful_check_date":null,"profile_picture_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/1d46f2ff83baca61d199ea66b42f7905\/5E141366\/t51.2885-19\/s150x150\/25038095_904860596333958_5826578283298291712_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","is_private":"0","is_verified":"0","average_engagement_rate":"2.62","details":{"total_likes":12261,"total_comments":769,"average_comments":76.9,"average_likes":1226.1,"top_hashtags":{"yoga":5,"summerasana":3,"yogi":3,"handstand":2,"instafit":2,"yogateacher":2,"yogagirl":2,"yogainspiration":2,"yogamotivation":2,"instagood":2,"yogaflow":1,"iloveyoga":1,"yogalife":1,"selflove":1,"appreciationpost":1},"top_mentions":{"dharmabumsactive":4,"liforme":3,"aurorabowkett":3,"lucie.beyer":3,"elesalvucci":3,"calliyoga":3,"mimiacro":3,"spoonsoftaste":3,"lilikoi.yoga.clothing":3,"sylviasyoga":3,"osiris.ch":3,"purya.protein":3,"skyretreats":3,"acroharmony":1,"vayumudra":1},"top_posts":{"B1MDrMIgGMz":"3.20","B1G3uArgLfh":"3.00","B1BWYo1gFCV":"2.95"}},"is_featured":"1","access":true,"media":[{"media_id":"2113989123453846922","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B1WZehKgYWK","created_date":"1566227163","caption":"Journey or destination?\n\nThe simple act of focusing on our destination can often lead to complete ignorance for our journey.  The path we have taken and the lessons and experiences gained.\n\nI was speaking with the beauty @gi.s.ela this morning as she gave me another amazing self help book to read and this idea of what is the importance of a goal if we don\u2019t appreciate how we got there.\n\nWith each day that passes I\u2019m realising more the importance of not just reaching goals but also the act of presence in the moments getting there.\n\nIf i rush to get to my end of a mountain climb but on the way I\u2019ve missed incredible views and wonderful moments with friends what have I really gained?  Other then a mountain climb?\n\nAs soon as you reach the top you\u2019ll see the next mountain to climb and be off without ever really stopping or taking stock of everything you\u2019ve learnt along the way.\n\nYou may make the same mistakes, bypass potential friends and partners, miss out of incredible memories and maybe even run past something which is even more spectacular then the goal your running for.\n\nLife is like this.  We can make it an endless search for goals and achievements.  Getting high on the adrendeline and validation of what we achieve - or we can look at each journey as an opportunity to learn as much as we can.  Appreciate every second and be present in the life that we are living.\n.\n.\nGoals are good.  But the journey we take to them is what\u2019s important.\n.\n.\n.\nDay 5 of #summerasana is our favourite balance and this is one for me.  It\u2019s been up and down with any balance in my life but every day I\u2019ve learnt something new and with any step back or forward I\u2019ve gained a better idea of what I need in my life.\n.\n.\nCan\u2019t wait to see your balance - and don\u2019t forget to check out my other hosts and awesome sponsors!\n.\n.\n\u2605 Badass HOSTS:\n@sylviasyoga\n@aurorabowkett\n@lucie.beyer\n@elesalvucci\n@calliyoga\n@mimiacro\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Magical SPONSORS:\n@spoonsoftaste\n@lilikoi.yoga.clothing\n@liforme \n@osiris.ch\n@purya.protein \n@skyretreats \u30fb\n\u30fb#yoga#yogi#needlepose#dancerpose#kingdancer#backbend#flexiblity#balanceinlife#yogainspiriation#yogamotivation#yogastrength#shouldermobility#backbendpractice","comments":"69","likes":"1050","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1WZehKgYWK","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/34e9bdc2f20248f0ff53d1cbbdc9bf27\/5DFADE09\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/66807430_454731945110003_3003938638688241011_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"IMAGE","mentions":["gi.s.ela","sylviasyoga","aurorabowkett","lucie.beyer","elesalvucci","calliyoga","mimiacro","spoonsoftaste","lilikoi.yoga.clothing","liforme","osiris.ch","purya.protein","skyretreats"],"hashtags":["summerasana","yoga","yogi","needlepose","dancerpose","kingdancer","backbend","flexiblity","balanceinlife","yogainspiriation","yogamotivation","yogastrength","shouldermobility","backbendpractice"],"date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2111791137902791610","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B1Oltnmg4u6","created_date":"1565965142","caption":"Recently I\u2019ve been reassessing things in my life.\n\nPriorities\nWants\nNeeds\nChoices\n\nI\u2019ve been asking why I do things, or want things.  Is this for distraction or enjoyment.  Does it really bring me joy at a deep level or does it simply fill a small gap in my time.\n\nLevels of exhaustion can be big when you\u2019re running around trying to do 2600000 things in a mere 24 hours.  So the things that you do during that day need to be worth whatever you feel after.\n\nThey need to make you fulfilled and happy.  At a root level.\n\nSo my reassessing has been big this month.  And I\u2019ve realised what is actually important to me right now.  In this moment of my life.  It may change as time passes but I\u2019m realising right now what I truly want.\n\nSo try it yourself.\n\nSit down and stop for a moment. Take time to write out everything you do in a day or week of your life. Who you spend your time with, what are your aims for your time, why you do things.\n\nSee how many of those things make you truly happy.\n\nAnd you know what?  If you find something isn\u2019t anymore you can let it go.  You really can.  You can find things which do make you feel complete and fulfilled.  No matter how big or small they are!\n.\n.\n.\nDay 2 of #summerasana and it\u2019s inversions time!  This is my favourite inversions because it\u2019s combining getting all bendy with being on my hands.  Two of my favourite things!\n\nAlso it\u2019s a fun pose to do while casually walking down the street ?\n\nCan\u2019t wait to see your posts and check out my co hosts for this week and awesome sponsors!\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Badass HOSTS:\n@sylviasyoga\n@aurorabowkett\n@lucie.beyer\n@elesalvucci\n@calliyoga\n@mimiacro\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Magical SPONSORS:\n@spoonsoftaste\n@lilikoi.yoga.clothing (wearing)\n@liforme \n@osiris.ch\n@purya.protein \n@skyretreats \u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 TOPICS:\n1 - A warming up flow\n2 - Any inversion\n3 - Splits!\n4 - Your favorite backbend.\n5 - Any foot balance\n6 - A partner pose\n7 - Yin. How do you rest?\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\n#yoga #handstand #yogi #igyoga #yogahandstand #scorpionhandstand #yogadaily #yogamotivation #igyogacommunity #backbends #bendyyogi","comments":"51","likes":"1016","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1Oltnmg4u6","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/65fc8a04ed23806a3d4e5e1caab4a9ac\/5DE043C5\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/66895674_2366206023462252_1928223580575038173_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"IMAGE","mentions":["sylviasyoga","aurorabowkett","lucie.beyer","elesalvucci","calliyoga","mimiacro","spoonsoftaste","lilikoi.yoga.clothing","liforme","osiris.ch","purya.protein","skyretreats"],"hashtags":["summerasana","yoga","handstand","yogi","igyoga","yogahandstand","scorpionhandstand","yogadaily","yogamotivation","igyogacommunity","backbends","bendyyogi"],"date":"2019-08-18 04:52:38","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2111078487434486579","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B1MDrMIgGMz","created_date":"1565880472","caption":"My warming flow for #summerasana\n\nIf I\u2019m honest I\u2019m always super tight when I first start living so for me my warm up is lots of wiggling, stretching into my body and flow.\n\nBut once I start going I normally get far too excited and can\u2019t stop ?- So here\u2019s my warm up\/mini flow for you all!\n\nWearing @dharmabumsactive leggings!\n\nUsing my new liforme mat who\u2019s kindly sponsoring us! ?\n\nI\u2019m really excited to be collaborating with my beautiful friends to bring you this challenge as well as the amazing sponsors we have supporting us!\n.\nCan\u2019t wait to see how you warm yourself up to move! \u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2022 \u2765 We invite you to play and get creative with us! ??\u200d\u2640 No matter if it\u2019s a park, a forest, a field, mountain, ocean or just dreaming about it, we want to connect with (our inner) nature, through our asana practice. Let\u2019s have some real fun!!! ???\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Badass HOSTS:\n@sylviasyoga\n@aurorabowkett\n@lucie.beyer\n@elesalvucci\n@calliyoga\n@mimiacro\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Magical SPONSORS:\n@spoonsoftaste\n@lilikoi.yoga.clothing\n@liforme \n@osiris.ch\n@purya.protein \n@skyretreats \u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 TOPICS:\n1 - A warming up flow\n2 - Any inversion\n3 - Splits!\n4 - Your favorite backbend.\n5 - Any foot balance\n6 - A partner pose\n7 - Yin. How do you rest?\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Here is how to play:\n\u27b3 Share this flyer\n\u27b3 Follow all hosts & sponsors\n\u27b3 Post daily in your feed inspired by our theme of the day\n\u27b3 Use #summerasanas in each post\n\u27b3 Make sure that your profile is public, so that we can see your posts\n\u27b3 Listen to your body and respect your limits\n\u27b3 Make new friends and show some love to other participants\n\u27b3 Invite your friends to play! The more the merrier!\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n#yoga #strikeapose #handstand #instagood #igchallenge #instafit #yogateacher #yogaflow #yogagirl #instafit #instagood #iloveyoga #yogainspiration #yogalife","comments":"81","likes":"1508","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1MDrMIgGMz","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/842c4be0932e5f1640258644c99e3023\/5D5F4615\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/p150x150\/67962032_454676618595367_790696947358318460_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"VIDEO","mentions":["dharmabumsactive","sylviasyoga","aurorabowkett","lucie.beyer","elesalvucci","calliyoga","mimiacro","spoonsoftaste","lilikoi.yoga.clothing","liforme","osiris.ch","purya.protein","skyretreats"],"hashtags":["summerasana","summerasanas","yoga","strikeapose","handstand","instagood","igchallenge","instafit","yogateacher","yogaflow","yogagirl","instafit","instagood","iloveyoga","yogainspiration","yogalife"],"date":"2019-08-15 20:06:41","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2109618529853552609","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B1G3uArgLfh","created_date":"1565706147","caption":"There\u2019s moments in life where you finally give in to things you know you have to do.\n\nThis week has given me so many of those moments.  The universe getting fed up with subtle nudges I ignore and instead chucking down massive hammering punches.\n\nIt\u2019s like someone laid out a line of cards and each one told me something I know.  I have known for a while. And that have been ignoring... why?  God knows.  That\u2019s the honest truth.\n\nI\u2019m saying today that I\u2019m going to make these changes.  Take the steps in the right direction to alter and little by little hopefully it\u2019ll stick.  But I also know there\u2019s a reason why I have been resisting for so long.\n\nChange is bloody hard.  No matter whether you know it\u2019s right or not.  Altering habits, changes mental patterns and trying to stop any unconscious emotional sabotage patterns is not something that happens with a clock of the fingers.\n\nBut awareness is a good step.  Even if it doesn\u2019t happen for a month or year or decade.\n\nSo as I sit here aware of so many things I have to figure out and fix I\u2019m not feeling bad or upset at myself (one step in the right direction there...). Instead I\u2019m feeling glad that at least I\u2019m aware now.  And with that awareness actual change can begin to seep in.\n.\n.\n.\nWearing @lululemonuk","comments":"85","likes":"1405","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1G3uArgLfh","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/89c112f90ebc62c261acd788bc7608a3\/5DD94444\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/67406703_144171276793061_7952190202019186841_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"IMAGE","mentions":["lululemonuk"],"hashtags":[],"date":"2019-08-14 10:45:19","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2108064550724063381","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B1BWYo1gFCV","created_date":"1565520899","caption":"How do you engage your glutes?\n\nThe ever asked question - to engage your glutes in a backbend or not... People consistently say different things but I\u2019m for once going to argue adamantly in one way.\n\nYES YOU DO.\n\nAnd here is my reasoning.\n\nYou may not know but we actually have 3 glute muscles:\n\nThe Glute Maximus\nthe Glute medius\nAnd the Glute minimus\n\nThe glutes create safe extension on the hip flexor with full pelvis stabilisation through the glute medius, allowing you to extend lumbar spine without compression or stress. \u201cBut why does my lower back hurt when I engage my bum?\u201d Simple answer?  You\u2019re doing it wrong.  We often mistakenly just engage our lower gluteal muscles - Glute Max - which simply extends the hips and slightly externally rotates the hips.  Without the engagement of the upper glutes you don\u2019t have the added stabilisation of the pelvis and the internal rotation of the hips to stop the lower back collapsing.\n\nYou can use the idea of a slight thrust of the hips forward with a squeezing action.  Place your fingers on your upper glutes to make sure they are fully turned on and working! \nSo basically engage your glutes - but in the RIGHT way.\n\n4th slide shows \n1. The full engagement of glutes and \n2. Just the lower Glute engagement\n\nIf you have any questions please comment below!  And save this for future bum engagement referencing ?? Swipe across for some guide explanations, a fun anatomy drawing of our bums (you want to see that) and also a brief and simple vocal explanation from me!\n.\n.\n.\nWelcoming in the unedited bum shots while Wearing @dharmabumsactive in all slides!","comments":"71","likes":"1395","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1BWYo1gFCV","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/6ec06b13d6a8abe10c3d1813e03a823a\/5DF921C4\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/66938514_185780425780097_9040256754510423823_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"SIDECAR","mentions":["dharmabumsactive"],"hashtags":[],"date":"2019-08-14 10:45:19","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2104543747006963826","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B0012M2nqBy","created_date":"1565101186","caption":"When you arrive into a space where you just feel at home after 5 minutes.  I arrived in Brussels yesterday and already feel at home with the amazing @_sparklewolf! .\nI used to want everyone to love me and like me.  I used to try the hardest with those that didn\u2019t give a shit believing that if they didn\u2019t appreciate me then there was something wrong.\n\nHonestly?  It was exhausting.  I\u2019d chase after guys who didn\u2019t give a shit.  I\u2019d hang out with friends who didn\u2019t appreciate me.  I\u2019d beg for validation from people who I meant nothing to.\n\nAnd for what?  To receive the odd bit of praise, to be treated like crap and then feel like ?. I blamed everyone life or the universe for me constantly attracting the wrong people until my mum and my sister (gotta love the fam for their honesty) sat me down and gave me an intervention.\n\nThey told me to look at why I kept bringing these people into my life. \nWhy was i seeking them out. \nWhy was I CHOOSING give a damn what they thought of me.\n\nIt was a harsh truth but not everyone is going to like you.  Not everyone is going to appreciate you.  And not everyone is going to want you in there life.\n\nYou can\u2019t control that.  You can\u2019t control what they want.  But you can control what YOU bring into YOUR life.\n\nSo choose carefully and make sure that the people who you spend time with or invest in are truly there for you.\n\nNow I spend my time with people who really give a shit and it\u2019s the best feeling in the world.\n\nSupport, love and true kindness.\n\nRemember you deserve to be loved and appreciated so find the people who live you for you, and appreciate you 100%. And thank you @acroharmony for the beautiful snap! \n#appreciationpost #selflove #bekindtoyourself #findyourtribe #friendsforlife #truefriendship","comments":"75","likes":"1325","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0012M2nqBy","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/376eff898871814d7b7697503eaf8965\/5DF5F299\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/67381422_692273387910625_6725187016498418440_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"IMAGE","mentions":["_sparklewolf","acroharmony"],"hashtags":["appreciationpost","selflove","bekindtoyourself","findyourtribe","friendsforlife","truefriendship"],"date":"2019-08-10 11:09:03","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2101138949465200496","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B0ovr4CnFdw","created_date":"1564695303","caption":"Its been a long time since I\u2019ve hosted a challenge but man am I glad to be joining these beautiful ladies!!\n.\n?? CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT ??\n\u30fb\n\u2022 \u2765Jojn our #summerasana challenge from 15-21 of August ???\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2022 \u2765 We invite you to play and get creative with us! ??\u200d\u2640 No matter if it\u2019s a park, a forest, a field, mountain, ocean or just dreaming about it, we want to connect with (our inner) nature, through our asana practice. Let\u2019s have some real fun!!! ???\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Badass HOSTS:\n@sylviasyoga\n@aurorabowkett\n@lucie.beyer\n@elesalvucci\n@calliyoga\n@mimiacro\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Magical SPONSORS:\n@spoonsoftaste\n@lilikoi.yoga.clothing\n@liforme \n@osiris.ch\n@purya.protein \n@skyretreats \u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 TOPICS:\n1 - A warming up flow\n2 - Any inversion\n3 - Splits!\n4 - Your favorite backbend.\n5 - Any foot balance\n6 - A partner pose\n7 - Yin. How do you rest?\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u2605 Here is how to play:\n\u27b3 Share this flyer\n\u27b3 Follow all hosts & sponsors\n\u27b3 Post daily in your feed inspired by our theme of the day\n\u27b3 Use #summerasanas in each post\n\u27b3 Make sure that your profile is public, so that we can see your posts\n\u27b3 Listen to your body and respect your limits\n\u27b3 Make new friends and show some love to other participants\n\u27b3 Invite your friends to play! The more the merrier!\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n\u30fb\n#aurorabowkettyoga #yoga #strikeapose #handstand #instagood #igchallenge #instafit #yogateacher #yogaflow #yogagirl #instafit #instagood #iloveyoga #yogainspiration #yogalife","comments":"4","likes":"350","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0ovr4CnFdw","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/14b42b42a2ea99327bce8429d8d59e9a\/5DE315E9\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/68695718_643158042863804_5744918195903490595_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"IMAGE","mentions":["sylviasyoga","aurorabowkett","lucie.beyer","elesalvucci","calliyoga","mimiacro","spoonsoftaste","lilikoi.yoga.clothing","liforme","osiris.ch","purya.protein","skyretreats"],"hashtags":["summerasana","summerasanas","aurorabowkettyoga","yoga","strikeapose","handstand","instagood","igchallenge","instafit","yogateacher","yogaflow","yogagirl","instafit","instagood","iloveyoga","yogainspiration","yogalife"],"date":"2019-08-03 14:20:54","last_check_date":"2019-08-18 04:52:38"},{"media_id":"2100920471718392545","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B0n-AmyHvLh","created_date":"1564669258","caption":"Swipe for my feels after a full 5 hours of admin work today a anyone else feel me on this?! Haven\u2019t moved, haven\u2019t stretched, haven\u2019t been able to do anything except drink coffee, eat and stare at my computer. (This picture was probably the only bit of movement Ive done so far ? - and shoving my head out of my window....) But I do feel like a bit of weight has been lifted as each thing on my todo list was crossed off one by one.\n\nI\u2019ve recently tried to take on the attitude of less is more.  I used to think unless I was so busy I couldn\u2019t think I wasn\u2019t successful.  Time off was a waste of time and successful people don\u2019t waste time.  But recently I\u2019m realising that time for myself to see friends, relax, move for myself or just sit in my room and be by myself (this is a true story) is just as important.  It\u2019s a balance - and one I\u2019m still learning to find.  So until I\u2019m perfect I\u2019ll just pull weird ass backbends and hang my head out of my window ? .\nHow do you find your balance? .\n.\nWearing @vayumudra - 15% off with Aurora15","comments":"97","likes":"1077","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0n-AmyHvLh","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/fcbaf9209f85188c4ee09dca2e2472f3\/5DD581E1\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/66712015_654196951760430_1983472437972230170_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"SIDECAR","mentions":["vayumudra"],"hashtags":[],"date":"2019-08-03 14:20:54","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2099485058816635279","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B0i3omWAXGP","created_date":"1564498144","caption":"Stop Wrist pain - by correct Shoulder Rotation in Down Dog.\n\nSwipe for more examples and a video of how to externally rotate your shoulders in Down Dog.\n\nI have constant questions from students about Wrist Pain in poses - especially Down Dog.\n\nWrist pain can be caused by many things BUT one of the main causes which I see constantly from students is not actually their wrists but their SHOULDERS. \u2022 With any weight bearing if something is collapsing further up the chain and isn\u2019t doing it job of stabilising and supporting, it means more weight will fall on the lower areas.  So if your shoulders are collapsed or not fully extended, not only will this cause shoulder issues but it will put excess weight into your hands and wrists. \u2022 one of the main causes of shoulder collapsing is internal rotation.  Internal rotation of the shoulder is pretty inefficient in weight bearing as the shoulder girdle is placed in a compromised position.  It also turns off major scapular stabilising muscles such as our serratus anterior and lower trapezius.  Instead over recruiting our upper trapezius and deltoid which leads to neck pain and shoulder issues.\nDue to either lack of shoulder mobility or lack of strength we also tend to hang in the joint or force our shoulder into this internally rotated position to give it more appeared opening - rather then looking to extend and externally rotate.\n.\n.\nWhy is this a problem?\n\nOften when we internal rotate in poses like down dog the elbows begin to bow out and appear slightly bent.  This causes our weight to fall mainly into the outside of our wrist which can lead to compression and wrist injury.\n\nSomething to help!: One tactic which can help to encourage the external rotation is to turn your hands out to 45 degrees.  Make sure to allow this rotation to happen from the shoulder not just the wrist - draw your elbows together and draw your triceps (under arms) inwards towards your face.  Focus on lifting from underneath your armpit and your side rather then squeezing through the upper shoulders and neck.\n\nAny questions please ask!  I\u2019ll be emailing a video with tips and further explanations to people on my mailing list so subscribe to get it!","comments":"82","likes":"1125","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0i3omWAXGP","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/bab556a9fca5364ddde4cd53584ec3a1\/5DDF3EEE\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/s150x150\/66835323_212492703051613_6920488814176649783_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"SIDECAR","mentions":[],"hashtags":[],"date":"2019-08-03 14:20:54","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"},{"media_id":"2095126182266622684","instagram_user_id":"9801","shortcode":"B0TYimNn1Lc","created_date":"1563978525","caption":"Have you ever felt like your floating above your body?  I\u2019ve had this experience a few times on different scenarios. A performance that just flowed like no other.  A mind blowing orgasm (because come on now that will send you floating high). And my movement practice.  The last is my most regular - unfortunately ? - but each time it happens I feel this absolute sense of bliss.  Caught up in the movement of my body, disconnected from my mind, moving in the present moment without distraction.  Each sensation heightened, led by my breath and felt in my body.\n\nBreath connecting movement.  The true meaning of Vinyasa.\n\nWhen people tell me you have to do Sun Salutations to do yoga I laugh.  When I\u2019m told my lack of traditional vinyasa isn\u2019t yoga I bite my tongue and smile because I know that statement is rubbish.\n\nMovement connected to breath, letting go of pre conceived ideas and allowing the body to feel and the mind to be present.  This is yoga. Whether it\u2019s with chaturangas galore or not.\n.\n.\nLet me know what you think below - I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts!\n.\n.\nPracticing in @dharmabumsactive  on my @mysugarmat.  Genuinely crazy soft, and enough to send me into an amazing shavasana ? .\n.\n\n#yoga #traditionalyoga #steppingputofthenorm","comments":"90","likes":"1097","media_url":"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0TYimNn1Lc","media_image_url":"https:\/\/scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com\/vp\/cdedc1e890cfe6d3abce65fdb0c8f904\/5DF41CF0\/t51.2885-15\/e35\/c183.0.1074.1074a\/s150x150\/66203366_360620521288202_5561876867736947237_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.cdninstagram.com","type":"IMAGE","mentions":["dharmabumsactive","mysugarmat"],"hashtags":["yoga","traditionalyoga","steppingputofthenorm"],"date":"2019-07-26 09:10:28","last_check_date":"2019-08-21 12:53:20"}]}