And “rail road tracks” is a good width too, but I was thinking that, for me that is kind of wide, so I was thinking, just hip JOINT width (not as wide as the hips, but just the joint) would not be too wide and not too difficult, yet give stability. But what it really is, is whatever is comfortable, but NOT toe to heel, right? So however far apart is comfortable and providing stability is the PERFECT way.

I know that my width depends upon the move we are doing. But (again) with this move we are advising more on the improper width (toe to heel) than the correct width because everyone’s correct width is different. The correct width is the one that is stable, huh?

And your ideas of experimentation is perfect. Wider, further back, toes in, toes out! Cool! Great way to increase strength and stability.

Thank you for commenting and adding to much (as always) to my post!

I’m delighted that you mentioned that the feet are not in line…I see folks in my classes doing that — stepping one foot back onto the ball, aligning it almost directly behind the other foot — and what happens? Imbalance…they teeter and totter and flap their arms to hold themselves up. I like to invite my students to step back into the bow stance, feet on two separate railroad tracks (which is as you say, hip width — or more apart).

I like to experiment with bow stance, too. Taking the leg back and a little farther out to the side; or for more comfort in balancing, I’ll turn my front foot slightly in. I’ve become so comfortable with bow stance now that I can pulse lightly up and down, and the switch which foot is back. I like to challenge my bow stance!

Thanks Terre. I love the photo of you…you’re so focused!!! You must be a Nia teacher for sure!!!!