Urdva Dhanurasana

About this session

A tutorial video going through the technique and alignment cues for Urdva Dhanurasana (Upward Facing Bow) so that you can adjust your practice depending on your level of experience or possible limitations in the body.

The backbend Urdva Dhanurasana requires a big opening of the shoulders and the chest. In this tutorial, the posture will be approached in steps so that you can safely work your way into the full expression of the pose in you own time.

This video belongs to the series Ashtanga Yoga Progression. Please explore Ashtanga Yoga Foundations and Ashtanga Yoga Essentials before embarking on this series.

About the instructor

Laruga Glaser

Laruga Glaser has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for over 20 years. She is one of the few in the world certified to teach Ashtanga up to Advanced B level. Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, facilitating space to open, challenge, and inspire people to realize their inherent potential.

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