Session 5_Finishing Backbends of Ashtanga Yoga
Finishing Backbend Sequence of Ashtanga Yoga
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22m
Here are the backbends and exercises covered in Session 5 of David's video course, Finishing Backbends of Ashtanga Yoga.
1-Upward Bow
A) Using pads to lift heels and create deeper backbend
2-Drop Back
A) Using wall to understand and work on grounding legs
B) Place block between legs and dropping back
3-Tic Tac
A) Work on crouch and spring with pads
B) Three Tic Tacs in a row
4-Final Backbend
A) Using pads to self grab ankles
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