10/03/2026
Catching or not catching? 🧘♂️
At the end of the Ashtanga series, after dropbacks or tic-tocs (depending on your practice), there is sometimes a moment where students “catch” their ankles, calves, or even knees — depending on their flexibility.
When I practiced Mysore with Sharathji Jois, there was always a lot of attention on whether people caught or not. And of course, catching for the first time can feel like a big milestone.
But sometimes I felt it could become a bit forced.
In my own practice, I don’t focus on catching anymore. I only do it when practicing with a teacher I trust and when my body feels open and ready.
At the end of the day, catching is not the goal. The practice is. What is your view on it?
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