Recently, a friend commented on my flexibility and mentioned that I should consider using my platform to create a something like a flexibility program for kinksters. At first, I laughed, and then I thought it might be a great idea. So here is my debut attempt. But first, please read the obligatory disclaimer listed at the end of this writing.
Goal: Resting your butt on your feet when you kneel.
Strength First
I’m double jointed, or hypermobile. It sounds fantastic, I’m flexible, and I can do neat tricks, but it all comes at a cost. I do experience a lot of pain and I must work on my strength. Strength supports flexibility. There’s a relationship and a balance between the two. Before we try for flexibility, we should prepare with strength in most cases. So, our first exercise is strength based.
Exercise 1: Leg Raise for Kneeling
Step 1. Raise your leg in front of you as if you were marching.
Step 2. Bring your ankle to your butt, alternating having your foot pointed and relaxed.
Step 3. Hold for 10 seconds.
Step 4. Repeat 10x
Modifications: Leg Raise for Kneeling
You need to start where you are able. If you can’t do this standing, do it laying down and build your strength that way until you are able to do it while standing up. Bring your ankle as close to your butt as possible and try for a little more. It’s this push for a little more (progressive overload) that develops your strength.
Recommendations: Leg Raise for Kneeling
For balance, I recommend doing the same exercise with your thigh pointed straight down (just raising your ankle to your butt) and with your thigh extended as far back behind you as possible. Remember to alternate your foot being pointed out and at a natural angle.
Exercise 2: In Practice Active Stretch
Step 1 – Get on your knees on something soft like a yoga mat.
Step 2 – Kneel up as if you were praying (or sucking cock).
Step 3 – Slowly lower your butt to your ankles as if you were kneeling for your Master. Go as far as you can go, then hold for 10 seconds.
Step 4 – Return to the position in step 2.
Step 5 – Repeat 10x
Modifications: In Practice Active Stretch
If you are unable to kneel in step 2 position, use a chair to help you. Place a chair in front of you. You can use it to help you get up and down from your knees you can also use it to help you lower your butt to your ankles. Start where you can and work slowly to where you need to be.
Recommendations: In Practice Active Stretch
This is an active stretch, so the goal is to be engaging your muscles the whole time. Avoid ‘relaxing into it’ when you finally get your butt to your ankles or as low as you can go. If you ‘relax into it’ you’ll be applying your full weight to your muscles and making it a passive stretch which increases the risk of injury.
Let me know how this works for you and if you’re interested in more information like this! Practice well and happy kneeling!
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