Stance Errors

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Stance Errors

a) general:

i) improper alignments (see below)

1) foot width improper

2) foot depth improper

3) height improper (knees not bent enough or too much)

ii) improper rotation for stance

1) both feet not facing same direction

2) body and feet not facing same direction

iii) improper weight distribution

iv) leaning in stance

 

b) meditating horse - (alignments = toe/toe – heel/heel) (rotation – straight forward)

i) stepping out with the right foot instead of the left

ii) hands not at proper height (chest to chin level)

 

c) neutral bow - (alignments = toe/heel – heel/knee) (rotation – forward at 45 degrees)

Example of bad rear foot angle for Neutral Bow

Example of bad rear foot angle for Neutral Bow

Example of bad foot angles (both) for Neutral Bow

Example of bad foot angles (both) for Neutral Bow

Example of bad front foot angle for Neutral Bow

Example of bad front foot angle for Neutral Bow

Example of improper width (narrow) for Neutral Bow

Example of improper width (narrow) for Neutral Bow