Comments on: Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

By: Rosalyn Davis

Rosalyn Davis — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:04:36 +0000

Morning my friend. I am going through all the foundational poses as a refresher. So yummy. This one is not working: Forward Fold (Uttanasana)

I have tried both under your foundation's link and searching online and it is freezing upon clicking in both places. Thought you would want to know.

Roz - a friend and follower for many years.

By: Elinor Fernandez

Elinor Fernandez — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:35:03 +0000

Forward Fold perfectly explained! 5 months ago, I had a hard time getting into this pose without getting a little dizzy. But constant practice and following your instructions is like having a personal trainer right here in my home!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:11:37 +0000

Just when I thought you couldn't be any cooler, I find the video where you make a Zoolander joke. Damn, girl. You win.

Thanks for the awesome videos. You've helped me renew my practice and grow during a difficult time as well as made me laugh out loud along the way.

By: Bret Barattini

Bret Barattini — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:31:36 +0000

Enjoyed the videos today. How we carry ourselves is everything...Stand up tall. Stand up for yourself. Stand up for what is right! Then to swan dive forward. Go swimming. Find what feels good...When can I come to Austin and join you for a dip in the Barton Springs with you. Sounds amazing! Caught a quick glimpse of your dog. Is that an Australian Cattle? I had a really sweet Australian Cattle dog named Bluebell...like the ice cream 🙂 She passed away after 13 years. They make great dogs!

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 19:54:53 +0000

Hi, Adriene. I know this a fairly old video, so I won't be surprised if there's no answer, but I'll be thrilled if there is! I had never really had a problem with this asana until coming to the foundation video, but now it is causing me knee, ankle, and foot pain. I'm really trying to keep my thighs spiraling inward like in tadasana, and practise four corner standing during the forward fold. Possibly trying too hard... Anyway, do you have any idea what I might be doing wrong, or how to counteract it? Thanks!

By: haana

haana — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:50:08 +0000

Hi Adriene!
I am a korean girl trying to start Yoga and found your video on youtube.
My problem is that I am really really stiff!!!
When I do Uttanasana pose, I can't even bend over 90 degrees without bending my knees.
No need to say that my downward dog pose just looks ridiculous... 🙁
My legs are like chunks of wood.
This is also why I keep losing fun and interest in Yoga after a short while.
But I feel crappy and stiff all the time so I really wanna do something about it and I keep coming back to Yoga.
Can you recommend me a good way to stretch my legs?
Thanx!
Love your videos by the way~ 😀

By: Adriene

Adriene — Mon, 22 Jul 2013 23:20:42 +0000

In reply to Rida Shahid.

Thank you Rida! I am so glad for your back! How is it doing? A little bit of movement and breath can go a LONG LONG way. One walk around the block or one neck roll can seriously change my day in a major way. We are more powerful than we think- I am glad you are tasting that on your mat! Keep returning to the practice to find what feels good my friend- you deserve it. No back pain!
I hope to visit you in Dubai some day! Till then!

Much Love,
Adriene

By: Rida Shahid

Rida Shahid — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 05:28:26 +0000

I love your videos and blogs! I feel like I'm learning yoga from a friend. There's so much ease and simplicity in your explanations with little jokes tucked in between. Recently I've been feeling a lot of pain in my back to the point where it was almost locked and couldn't move at all. So naturally I was scared that bending down I might force that to occur again but letting my body hang loose it was the most amazing feeling I have ever gotten ! I've never done yoga before and I'm so glad I found you! Please open up a studio in Dubai! There are barely any here. Sending you love and sunshine !