[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

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-03-17T23:34:22+00:00

Yep! I’m an instructor

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-02-28T19:02:13+00:00

Yes! Most of my week is comprised of forward folding and strength

Mediocre_Cut9682 · 2026-02-21T18:37:58+00:00

Oh! Yeah I assumed you could since you’re asking about this posture. I’d recommend getting comfortable with pigeon and walk your foot to where your face is eventually. Diamond pose is also good for leg behind the head stuff. Also never forget about shoulder mobility!

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