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Mat for Dancers
Karen Clippinger
Class 3523
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Leigh:
You are welcome and please do modify to do only what is safe for your body. The iliopsoas is very deep and difficult to palpate. The video shows one approach. In this approach you need to make sure that the torso stays bent forward and that you concentrate on relaxing the abdominals. Then in this very flexed position, lift the leg high towards your armpit. Since the iliopsoas is particularly effective in higher ranges of hip flexion, you will hopefully feel with your finger (and perhaps an internal sensation) of a muscle tightening deep below the abdominal wall as you lift your leg. In dance this muscle is often emphasized because it is held that you can lift your leg higher to the front and side if you strengthen and learn better activation of the iliopsoas.
You are welcome and please do modify to do only what is safe for your body. The iliopsoas is very deep and difficult to palpate. The video shows one approach. In this approach you need to make sure that the torso stays bent forward and that you concentrate on relaxing the abdominals. Then in this very flexed position, lift the leg high towards your armpit. Since the iliopsoas is particularly effective in higher ranges of hip flexion, you will hopefully feel with your finger (and perhaps an internal sensation) of a muscle tightening deep below the abdominal wall as you lift your leg. In dance this muscle is often emphasized because it is held that you can lift your leg higher to the front and side if you strengthen and learn better activation of the iliopsoas.
5 years ago
This video keeps freezing up after a few seconds!! Others in the app work fine so I don‘t think it’s a problem with my internet connection... so frustrating... I love Karen’s classes...
5 years ago
Joe:
So sorry to hear this. I will let Pilates Anytime know and please follow-up with them, too.
So sorry to hear this. I will let Pilates Anytime know and please follow-up with them, too.
5 years ago
Thank you Karen. I have a quite damaged wrist hence problem with many many exercises (infuriating). Re the psoas - I know I have trigger points which are limiting both stretch and strengthening. It is difficult to pinpoint hence my question. Thanks very much.
5 years ago
Joe ~ I'm sorry you were having trouble with this video. I have adjusted your account to our other video player in the hopes that it streams better for you. If you continue to have trouble, please email us at support@pilatesanytime.com.
5 years ago
Hi Karen- I really enjoyed your class today. I am not a dancer so I thought it would be a great challenge for me. It certainly was. I did pretty well and feel great! Thank you
5 years ago
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Thank you for your wonderful comments and I am so glad you enjoyed it. I think working in a large range of motion with the hip and spine is so important for keeping a healthy and expressive body.