How Do You Do Advanced Poses In Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga is considered the most challenging and athletic of yoga styles. Practiced by those looking for an intense workout, it attracts people who enjoy the fluid, fast-moving, strength building aspects of the practice. The degree of difficulty can be great so only experienced yoga students who enjoy pushing their yoga practice should attempt the following postures. Start in Plank Pose. Move your left hand to the center of your eye line and shift your body to the outside edge of your left foot. Stack your right foot onto your left and turn your torso to the right. Lift through your hips and support your weight with the left foot and arm. Extend your right arm up and turn your head to gaze up at your hand. Pay attention to your body alignment; your body should be on a diagonal. Raise your right leg up and grab your big toe with your right hand. Hold this posture for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Begin with standing legs hip width apart. Bend at the knees and place your han
