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Spotlight on Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga is an intensely physical and athletic form of yoga. Ashtanga yogis practice a prescribed set of asanas, channel energy through ... (continued)

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Wild Thing

Camatkarasana

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Start in Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog).

Bring your weight into your right hand and roll onto the outer edge of your right foot like Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose).

On an inhalation, lift your hips with buoyancy. Stay strong in your right hand making a clawing action with the fingers. Keep the head of the right arm bone back. On an exhalations, step your left foot back and place your toes on the floor with your knee partially bent.

Curl back through your upper back to create a sweeping action of the shoulder blades into the back of the rib cage.

On an inhalation lift your hips higher until you curl more into a backbend with your right foot solid on the ground.

Keep breathing and curl your head back, extending your left arm from your heart and expressing your power and freedom.

Hold for 5-10 breaths breaths, return to Down Dog and repeat on the other side.

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Lynn

At first I was concerned about introducing this pose for the reasons Michael has stated, however after a full demonstration and warm up, my students loved it. Even the 70 y.o. ! I always encourage them to try, but always tell them they have a choice. It has been a new favorite for many of my yoginis.

Dave

Start seated. Pull your left foot up, plant on the floor beside your right thigh. Place your right hand on the floor behind you. Arch your back pushing up on your bent left leg. Keep your right leg straight. Reach your left arm behind you. Look behind you.

Cassy

My favorite pose to express any feelings

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