Flexibilty

06-23-2002, 10:15 AM

So how physically flexible are people here? do you do flexibilty exercises

I'm been lapse in my Yoga practice at home so I've lost a little bit, though I can still touch my chin with my toes

Neb · 06-23-2002, 10:26 AM

I can: Put my right foot on top of my head. Put my right foot on my left shoulder. Put the smallest toe on my right foot in my right ear.

I am currently attempting: To get my right foot behind my head.

Epona · 06-23-2002, 10:26 AM

Alas a few years ago I tore a ligament in my lower back. But before I did that I used to be able to lie on my back, raise legs and back into the air (shoulders and head on floor) bring my legs over my head and down so that my knees were on the floor behind my shoulders, then bring my head and shoulders up so I was in a kneeling position. Had to tie my hair back before doing this of course, or I'd kneel on it and get stuck.

I impressed quite a few people that way in my youth

Neb · 06-23-2002, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lord Shield:
....I can still touch my chin with my toes

Weakling, I can pick my nose with my toes

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

06-23-2002, 10:32 AM

I can touch a chair with my ass.

Epona · 06-23-2002, 10:45 AM

ROFLMAO!

skywalker · 06-23-2002, 10:59 AM

Best I can do (or want to try at my age

) is to touch the palms of hands flat on the floor without bending my knees. It's not as easy as you think!

Mark

Melusine · 06-23-2002, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arledrian:
I can touch a chair with my ass.

Bwahahahaha! Priceless, Alex! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

I used to do ballet and gymnastic, so was quite flexible. Nowadays, because of bad health mostly, it's less.

06-23-2002, 11:41 AM

well I still have enough flexibility for my high kicks and have excellent balance. But I'm darned if I can get my feet to my ears anymore. Gonna have to resume my stretching exercises [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Melusine · 06-23-2002, 11:47 AM

Ooh, I suddenly remembered though, that this year on vacation, I could still make a "bridge", i.e. bend over backwards unsupported till your hands touch the ground (so you look like a 'bridge'), then kick up your legs and 'backflip' till you're in standing position again. I thought that was pretty impressive considering the fact that I haven't exercised (apart from hiking/cycling) in years and years.

Mark, you're right - that *is* tougher than it seems. My legs are sooooo stiff, I haven't been able to put my hands flat on the floor with straight knees in ages

But hey, at least I've got a flexible mind! [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[ 06-23-2002, 12:05 PM: Message edited by: Melusine ]

06-23-2002, 10:26 AM	#3
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 54 Posts: 5,164	Alas a few years ago I tore a ligament in my lower back. But before I did that I used to be able to lie on my back, raise legs and back into the air (shoulders and head on floor) bring my legs over my head and down so that my knees were on the floor behind my shoulders, then bring my head and shoulders up so I was in a kneeling position. Had to tie my hair back before doing this of course, or I'd kneel on it and get stuck. I impressed quite a few people that way in my youth __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-23-2002, 10:45 AM	#6
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 54 Posts: 5,164	ROFLMAO! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-23-2002, 11:47 AM	#10
Melusine Dracolisk Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Age: 45 Posts: 6,541	Ooh, I suddenly remembered though, that this year on vacation, I could still make a "bridge", i.e. bend over backwards unsupported till your hands touch the ground (so you look like a 'bridge'), then kick up your legs and 'backflip' till you're in standing position again. I thought that was pretty impressive considering the fact that I haven't exercised (apart from hiking/cycling) in years and years. Mark, you're right - that is tougher than it seems. My legs are sooooo stiff, I haven't been able to put my hands flat on the floor with straight knees in ages But hey, at least I've got a flexible mind! [img]tongue.gif[/img] [ 06-23-2002, 12:05 PM: Message edited by: Melusine ] __________________ [img]\"hosted/melusine.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Your voice is ambrosia

06-23-2002, 10:15 AM	#1
Lord Shield Guest Posts: n/a	So how physically flexible are people here? do you do flexibilty exercises I'm been lapse in my Yoga practice at home so I've lost a little bit, though I can still touch my chin with my toes

06-23-2002, 10:26 AM	#2
Neb Account deleted by Request Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: . Age: 39 Posts: 8,802	I can: Put my right foot on top of my head. Put my right foot on my left shoulder. Put the smallest toe on my right foot in my right ear. I am currently attempting: To get my right foot behind my head.

06-23-2002, 10:32 AM	#5
Sorcerer Alex Guest Posts: n/a	I can touch a chair with my ass.

06-23-2002, 10:59 AM	#7
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 64 Posts: 3,097	Best I can do (or want to try at my age ) is to touch the palms of hands flat on the floor without bending my knees. It's not as easy as you think! Mark

06-23-2002, 11:41 AM	#9
Lord Shield Guest Posts: n/a	well I still have enough flexibility for my high kicks and have excellent balance. But I'm darned if I can get my feet to my ears anymore. Gonna have to resume my stretching exercises [img]tongue.gif[/img]

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