It is inevitable that you will hear in a yoga class some form of 'grounding' or 'rooting' through the connection points of the foot in order to facilitate greater stability and integrity throughout poses. What does all this grounding really mean in terms of translation throughout the kinetic chain (up to the knees, hips, and spine)? These grounding suggestions can also get confusing and obscure with contradictions from one teacher/style of yoga to another. Therefore, I thought I would discuss some of the debates surrounding foot grounding and knee placement using the classic squat as an example.
Author: Kreg Weiss
Kreg is the co-founder of MyYogaOnline.com and a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher. All of his classes integrate a purposeful, meditative quality to allow for an experience of connection and reflection while the body experiences expansion and renewal.
Kreg acquired his Yoga certification in 2002 following several successful years of venturing in the wellness industry as a personal trainer, group fitness trainer, and national competitive athlete. Kreg has been able to complement his teaching practice with additional studies in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of British Columbia.
Striving to share his passion for Yoga, Kreg was inspired in 2004 to co-create MyYogaOnline.com, which has grown to become a thriving production company and the leading global resource for online yoga videos.
With his extensive background in anatomy and physiology, Kreg feels privileged to be able to empower students with practices that are educational while still engaging and accessible. Through integrity-driven classes, Kreg aims to provide students with the tools to pursue a unique, confident practice where asanas, pranayama, and meditation interact collectively to rejuvenate and heal the body and mind.
Kreg is also proud to be an ambassador for Vega as part of his endeavours to promote plant-based nutrition and sustainability.
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