As a society, or perhaps as part of the human condition, we tend to see only what is in front of our faces, and even that can be challenging at times! This same problem exists in yoga class when attention is paid primarily to the detail of the front body while what’s going on behind your field of vision, well, takes a back seat. When this happens, you are missing out on some key activation in the asana, therefore not getting the full benefit of your practice. To illustrate my point, we’re going to look at two commonly practiced postures, Warrior I and Warrior II. Because of how often they show up in class, people might be less mindful of the details. …
