As an anatomy teacher, this cue drives me crazy!
It has become almost a mantra in asana classes. But nature is way smarter than we are… and it has equipped the knee with its own armor! So there is no need to treat this joint as crystal!
Yes, the knee is in a tricky position. It has to deal with the adaptations of the ankle and the range of movements available at the hip joint, but we need to start focusing on moving from the joints that we are supposed to move and don’t expect the knee to compensate and move in ways that it’s not meant to move.
Today, I have invited Inga, my friend, colleague and equal anatomy geek, like me, to free you from the need of protecting the knee!