Why You Can't Breathe | Shalabhasana, Bhekasana & Dhanurasana | Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series 

How to breathe into positions like Shalabhasana, Bhekasana & Dhanurasana in the Ashtanga Yoga Second Series: with Ethan Ward (Authorized Level II teacher) | Posted: October 2020
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Alright yogis - Today we're looking at the early back bends of the Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series. Specifically for Shalabhasana, Bhekasana & Dhanurasana, the prone backbends, practitioners tend to experience a lot of struggle in finding comfort and making room to breathe, yet simple adjustments to the body position can make all the difference. These asanas are some of the most commonly misunderstood, as students either attempt to lift as far off the floor as possible or try to carve an opportunity to take a break as the sequence grows more intense.
Placing the lower ribs down and finding a stable foundation is key in getting deeper into these postures. Spinal extension can take time, both to understand and to integrate, so take your time with this stage of the journey & feel free to use the modified entry shown in this short tutorial until you have a sense of where you'll find your ideal position to hold for five full breaths. These asanas are brilliant for working gradually into hip extension, understanding how to lengthen the spine, and creating more mobility at the rib cage which will ultimately enhance your practice all round.
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Why You Can't Breathe | Shalabhasana, Bhekasana & Dhanurasana | Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series (Posted October 2020)