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How to do Urdhva Padmasana | Upward Lotus Pose in Ashtanga Yoga

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Whether Urdhva Padmasana comes easy to you or you find it to be a challenge, you can access more comfort and ease during this restorative posture with a little guidance and some helpful tips.

In this tutorial, we’re showing you how to do URDHVA PADMASANA UPWARD LOTUS POSE from Ashtanga Yoga’s Closing Sequence. We break down each part of the pose with the traditional vinyasa cues and Sanskrit count and share how the focus during this final part of the practice is different from the rest. This pose has lots of options and you’ll learn how you can find what feels best in your body, with modification for how to hold yourself up, what to do with your legs, and how to get into lotus. We also share what to do if you can’t currently put pressure on your neck so you can still practice this pose safely.

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How to do Urdhva Dhanurasana | Upward Bow or Wheel Pose in Ashtanga Yoga

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Moving into a pose like Urdhva Dhanurasana gives you an opportunity to build more self-awareness and open up the front line of the body, but without the correct alignment, it can be a challenging one to access.

In this tutorial, we’re showing you how to do URDHVA DHANURASANA UPWARD BOW or WHEEL POSE from Ashtanga Yoga’s Backbending Sequence . You’ll learn how to come into and out of the pose with the traditional vinyasa cues and Sanskrit count. You’ll also get a better understanding of how to set up your hands, where to put your feet, what to do with your hips before you even lift up… and how to use the strength in your legs once you’re lifted. We’ll show you some common mistakes and what NOT to do so you can avoid issues like unsafe/poor alignment, instability, or low back compression. And of course, we’ll show you what we recommend you do instead.

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Disclaimer: David & Jelena Yoga LLC strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise. You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge.

How to do Parsvottanasana | Intense Side Stretch Pose

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Sometimes we need to relax the muscles to go deeper into a pose (…or use some momentum!) and practicing Parsvottanasana is a perfect example of how, and why, to do that.

In this tutorial, we’re showing you how to do PARSVOTTANASANA / INTENSE SIDE STRETCH POSE from Ashtanga Yoga’s Fundamental Sequence with the traditional vinyasa cues, Sanskrit counts, and coordinates for this pose. You’ll also learn variations to help you access this pose with more ease, cultivate more stability with different foot positions, and create more space for the arms (especially if your palms don’t quite touch yet!). We’ll share tips to guide you in finding proper alignment so you can avoid common mistakes and prevent injury to areas such as the knees and shoulders.

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Welcome to our channel! Here, you’ll find:
🔹 ASHTANGA TUTORIALS
🔹 Guidance on BREATH and ALIGNMENT
🔹 Tips to help you tap into a more YOGA-FOCUSED LIFESTYLE

Videos range from quick 5-10 minute lessons to longer, full-length led classes (for ALL levels of experience!) to help you begin, maintain, and/or deepen your Ashtanga practice.

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Disclaimer: David & Jelena Yoga LLC strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise. You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge