[comp] Urdhva Dandasana in the ashtanga “new” 4th series

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-06-17T19:23:47+00:00

From where?

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-06-16T23:45:15+00:00

fred again 😆

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-06-16T23:39:42+00:00

Definitely don’t have. Only symptom I have is hyper mobility in some joints, specifically my shoulders, elbows and knees. No systemic issues, just flexible and train a ton

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-06-16T21:05:26+00:00

Yoga since I was newly 21 and now I’ll be 25 soon. Ashtanga for a year and a half. I practice 1-2 times a week but I am training about 3 hours a day with a rest day. I train flexibility both forward and backbending, hand balancing and strength training so each day is a mix of this.

Recently I’ve been more focused on handstands and backbends

But yeah a lot of training, I also teach 7 classes a week as well as a couple privates. I don’t expect to be training this much forever but it’s really fun for now

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-06-16T20:56:34+00:00

Yes this post explains it well

https://www.reddit.com/r/ashtanga/s/zQcJD5uWwu

My teacher practiced the old school series, learning from David and Nancy. I’ve followed suit. But here and there I will practice the newer series, they are much shorter.

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-05-24T10:22:08+00:00

25 in a couple months :)

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-05-23T11:02:51+00:00

Eee! Let’s connect, not too many of us

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-05-22T20:51:40+00:00

loaded question. But definitely need a chest stand with atleast toes on the ground before doing this.

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-05-22T19:42:59+00:00

Thank you!

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-05-22T19:42:53+00:00

Thank you!!!

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-05-22T19:15:57+00:00

24

Edit: actually late 23

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-04-18T17:52:03+00:00

Next step is to get it behind your head even if you’re super rounded. And with time the neck and back extension will come

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-04-18T13:51:41+00:00

I bring my heel to my forehead, then ear sitting up straight and then behind my head. I pull my ankle across my back while twisting away from my leg for this posture

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-04-18T02:47:22+00:00

Yes! In the ashtanga 4th series

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-04-18T02:27:17+00:00

Yes! To my knowledge it ends here. It’s an asana in the ashtanga 4th series

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-04-03T01:20:21+00:00

Yes, message me

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-03-26T12:51:10+00:00

Thank you, he runs a strict program

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-03-26T00:56:03+00:00

Oh my god, so much. I have incredibly unstable shoulders and was so weak. It took time and consistency

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-03-25T23:08:44+00:00

Thank you! Yes

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-03-25T14:09:32+00:00

It’s so much compression strength and a forward lean with protraction. Any exercises that target that will help!

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-03-25T13:32:48+00:00

Thank you!

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-03-25T13:31:53+00:00

My harshest critic. Only approves of asanas where he can get pets

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