Hi,
I have a question in how to properly do a deep aalidam. I am able to stretch far back, however, I am having trouble lifting the foot in natte and bringing it back to the other side without losing balance. My feet in natte keeps becoming flat on the floor to gain balance to do the other side instead of keeping it in natte and living to go back. I hope that makes sense. Please let me know if you any tips.
Thank you!
Dear Sindhu,
Sorry I missed this comment on the forum. If you are having trouble lifting the foot, it means that you are unable to engage your turnout. Rather than moving through it, try holding it for 30 secs on each side, and repeat it Right and left at least three times. Make sure your arms stay on your waist and that you are not putting your arms forward to counter balance. This will help build your turn out. Also try to be more aware and engaged in your core, it will help stabilise such that you can engage your turn out muscles.
There will be a few new videos next month that address turn out specifically. That should help as well.
I hope this answered your question.
That last thing is, also try doing the hip opener series before going into Alidam again. That should also help it.
Warmth
Rukmini
Thank you so much for your help, I will definitely keep these tips in mind!