Here is an excerpt from class yesterday where DY students were working on lifting up into Lolasana in-between postures.
Eventually leading to transitioning between posture as demonstrated here.

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See you soon!

​Jason

Here is a demonstration of entering and exiting Janu Sirsasana B from the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice.

Keep in mind, the transitions to and from as demonstrated here are the result of many years of whole hearted, deliberate practice. To learn how to progress these movements gradually, sign up for classes at our brick and mortar school in Royal Oak Michigan, or sign up for our live stream classes where you can practice with our students and interact with the teacher.

See you soon!

~ Jason

That so many people do not follow the steps mentioned in this video, is why I have little hair left on the top of my head, as it has been pulled out!  :)

Specifically, the modification of dropping the knees until one develops the strength to move through this transition smoothly.  I suspect it's a pride thing.  They don't want to appear weak by using the knees to do a push up.  Although this is rarely, if ever admitted.

Not to get lost down the rabbit hole of psychoanalysis, I'll just stay on point with the details mentioned in this video.  If you come to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practice, like many do, being a little upper body strength challenged, be patient, be humble, be playful.  If you practice consistently, there will be improvement sooner than you might think.  

But please don't let fear of looking foolish (pride), keep you from practicing!  As I watch my parents get older, I am constantly reminded of the value of maintaining the skill of being able to pick one's self up off the floor, and what happens if you let it go.   

Get to class.  Surround yourself with others who are working on what it is that you want to achieve, as well as inspirational role models, who are where you want to be.

Keep going.

​Jason

The video above is a demonstration of a polished entrance and exit from Bhujapidasana resulting from many years of Ashtanga practice. 

​Here is an example of stepping into Bhujapidasana.

Both transitions still take time to develop in which the hardest part is consistently showing up week after week.

See you in class!

Jason

One of my favourite postures.  Tree Pose / Vrksasana.  Simple but not easy.  Stand on one foot, keep taking deep breaths and pay attention so that you don't fall over.  And if you do?  Let it go and start over.  Better next time.

Keep going.

~ Jason

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To read a previous post discussing Tree Pose / Vrksasana click here.

To watch a video tutorial going over Tree Pose or to receive hands on guidance by enrolling in our classes locally click on the buttons below.

Here is a demonstration of lifting the legs to and from Head Stand / Sirsasana.  Starting to work on headstand requires  having developed the strength in the arms and shoulders to support the body and this lifting and lowering of the legs requires descent core strength.  One does not just jump into headstand...it takes time to develop.  Be patient.

Keep going.

~ Jason

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To read a previous blog post discussing developing Head Stand / Sirsasana click here.
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To watch a video tutorial going over Head Stand / Sirsasana or to receive hands on guidance by enrolling in our classes locally click on the buttons below.

This video is a demonstration of what Boat Pose / Navasana will look like after after a few (or more) years of consistent deliberate practice.

Jacks of all trades master nothing.  Stick with it.  Things don't change by leaps and bounds.  It's little by little, week by week and month after month of consistently practicing to be a little bit better than you were yesterday.  Then 12 or 24 months later you see that you've done something that the former you thought was impossible.  

Keep going.

​~ Jason


To read a previous blog post discussing developing Boat Pose click here.

To watch a video tutorial going over Boat Pose or to receive hands on guidance by enrolling in our classes locally click on the buttons below.
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