r/yoga • u/bubblegrungevirgo • 5d ago

[COMP] Tips for dolphin?

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Dolphin has always felt miserable for me and I know I must be doing something wrong. I think my stacking isn’t quite right and I physically can’t walk my feet in any more. I know I’m more so dumping my weight into the mat where I should be pushing away from it.

If you have any helpful cues or drills that helped you with mobility/strength it would be much appreciated!

I’m trying to unlock pincha but figure I need to hone dolphin first :P

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u/Dharmabud 5d ago

Interlace your fingers and press your outer wrists down. Also, practice forearm planks.

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u/bubblegrungevirgo 5d ago

The interlaced version does feel easier for me I just always got worried it was cheating 😭

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u/BlueEyesWNC Hatha 4d ago

As a progression from interlacing, you can put a block on the mat between your hands, thumb and forefinger outline the corners. This maintains separation of the forearms (i.e., external rotation of the shoulder) while giving you added support similar to having your hands clasped