Drop Backs Step-by-Step

After we have been practicing Ashtanga primary series for awhile and have gained some steadiness in the practice, we can start to work on drop backs after Urdhva Dhanurasana. In this video, Linda gives some step-by-step instruction to gradually have the ability to go into a drop back with awareness. It's also a very good idea to work with a teacher when trying these kinds of advanced practices. 00:00 Intro 00:27 Where drop back enter into the Ashtanga practice 01:09 First Step Project: Making space between the vertebrae 02:20 Putting the shoulder blades in place 02:50 Walking hands down the upper inner thighs 04:00 Coming up in the first step exercise 05:07 Second Step Project: bringing the hands towards the forehead 05:52 The 'blur' 06:30 Third Step Project: slightly touching the wall 07:58 Keeping the 'bandha' of the throat 08:56 Fourth Step Project: facing the wall If you feel inclined to buy us a Chai to support our channel, we'd be grateful. If not, still please enjoy the videos and share and like :) ! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Yoga @ashtangayogaparis Photo by Gleb Kosorukov from our book available at our yoga schools in Paris or Golfe Juan or here: https://www.laplage.fr/catalogue/ashtanga/ #DropBack #Ashtanga #BackBending