Purvattanasana

About this session

Purvattanasana, Upward plank pose – a stand-alone backbend in the Ashtanga primary series. In this technique video we go through how to set it up, move through it and what to think about and focus on as you move into the position with your feet grounded in the mat. Engage legs, point toes, lift chest, straighten arms and legs as head moves back. Starting with bended knees will help with stability/grounding and help you expand more. PS: Engage your legs before you lift up!

This video belongs to the series Ashtanga Yoga Essentials. Take part of the introduction series Ashtanga Yoga Foundations. To deepen your practice further, take part of Ashtanga Yoga Progression.

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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