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  22:13

  Session 5_Finishing Backbends of Asht...

  Session 5_Finishing Backbends of Asht...

  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...

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  Short Form: 45:30 - Primary Series Jam

  Short Form: 45:30 - Primary Series Jam

  Practice with David in this Short Form practice. Watch David to learn how to use props and keep the flow of the vinyasa count.
  List of asanas:
  Surya A (3)
  Surya B (3)
  Padangusthasana
  Pada Hastasana
  Uttihta Trikonasana
  Parivrtta Trikonasana
  Prasarita Padottonasana A
  Prasarita Padottonasana B
  Uttit...

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  Kapotasana or King Pigeon Posture Bas...

  Kapotasana or King Pigeon Posture Bas...

  In this video David teaches the basic actions of the spine and the foundational principles of the legs so that you can begin to make an attempt at this deep backbend.