Adduction
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Adduction refers to movements in Yoga where a body part (primarily legs or arms) is drawn towards the body's midline.
Adduction refers to movements in Yoga where a body part (primarily legs or arms) is drawn towards the body's midline.
It strengthens adductor muscles (e.g., inner thighs) and enhances body stability. In poses, it helps gather outwardly dispersed energy inward, deepening awareness of the central axis.
Used in cues like "draw your inner thighs together in Mountain Pose (Tāḍāsana)" or "keep your knees from splaying in Chair Pose (Utkaṭāsana)." Consciously engaged in arm balances and inversions to draw arms and legs towards the core.
Convey "the sensation of gathering energy inward, not just physical movement," promoting awareness of the central axis. Emphasize that adduction is essential for pose stability and depth.