Ashtanga Drop Backs (Part 2): Step-by-Step Without A Teacher

[@kathleenwoods446]

As a child I had done back overs and front overs in back bends and with 40 to 45 yrs later with no longer practicing decided to practice against the wall because there was some muscle memory left in me and it really works well since I have no assistance and now practice Ashtanga 1st series on KZbin with the "Mysore" people. It still takes time but works great. Thank you for the reassurance.

[@Johnnyhaag79]

"You don't need it"... smashes head on board.... (trick photography for sure:)

[@jatinpahadiya8636]

Please you should make a video for intermediate level , Of whole practice for ashtang yog of a follow along type. Btw you are doing great work lots of love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@ethanashtanga]

Jatin Pahadiya Sweet comment - thank you! I’ll definitely let the videos evolve into longer form lessons as I get better at making them! 🙌

[@Returningtolife]

This is excellent many thanks 🙏🏼

[@ktheddon1]

Thanks Ethan. I’m unable to break the board and my head hurts. Any tips?

[@donnaventures]

Love this progression! Same principles to what I was taught in contortion classes

[@squirejohnson5878]

I really liked your video, because yesterday I watched several videos about this and didn’t understand how to do it exactly. Thanks

[@jatinpahadiya8636]

Great 😍😍😍

[@erikac2046]

Thanks for the tips. My goal is to eventually do drop backs. I've be practicing by slowly walking my hands down the wall to the point I feel comfortable and holding it there for a few breaths and walking back up. I will definitely try your tips.

[@FaeFrau]

Thank you for levity during this time. Now I wish I had a board to break with my head every time I execute standing up from urdhva dhanurasana. (I do often feel like the avocado when I'm attempting to lift up and jump back from sitting; I have to tell myself my arms are NOT TOO SHORT, nor am I an avocado and I CAN DO THIS).

[@ethanashtanga]

Christine Thanks for this Christine! I’m so glad they’ve been both entertaining and genuinely valuable to people so far. And I’m really happy to hear little bits here & there about how everyone’s doing with these sections of the practice. Hope you’ll always enjoy them - I’m sure there’s a lot of evolving that will come...

[@AuAuWorapop]

Thank you so much.

[@dalir5957]

Awesome 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@zankarpanchani9886]

Yes , Best video ever ,Ethan sir , best step by step done , I was looking for this only without teacher....I m still in 1st step. But to come up is my dream .

[@ethanashtanga]

Amazing. Good luck with it - Enjoy the process⚡️

[@sk.2422]

your videos are so helpful and awesome, as you explain and show it so clearly. Thank you so much for it. Will you continue posting videos? Best wishes.

[@karunayogahu]

Hey Ethan, thank you for the tips, I am working on my drop backs and these tips are super helpful! 🙏🏻

[@yogamalayalamasha]

🙏🙏🙏

[@yasminajraissati6456]

Thank you Ethan! I've made some progress on this one: i dont feel dizzy getting up anymore :)

[@swethak4236]

Good explanation........helped me to progress.... waiting for more videos.god bless u

[@ethanashtanga]

You’re so welcome. Thanks for the sweet comment⚡️

[@VTrangPham]

Thank you for the helpful drills 🙏🏽 it’s really helpful!

[@hek8ay]

awesome - thanks for posting!

[@ethanashtanga]

Of course! Thanks for connecting. I appreciate you⚡️

[@yogawithmoran9611]

Thank you for it 🤩

[@olivierbarre4712]

Beautiful 👍

[@workoutwithanu1044]

Amazing 👍🏻👍🏻☺️

[@lenorahenderson5867]

very solid advice! I love your videos. Can you do one on tic tocs? I actually stopped doing them a couple weeks ago because they were causing a strain in my right scapular muscle (maybe lower trap? not sure). I think I am probably doing something wrong, but not sure what?

[@zankarpanchani9886]

May b u need shoulder opening dear .even my shoulder little pinching in drop back

[@robin12379]

Nice bro

[@geraldsyta6890]

So this is unlike david robson which utilize anterior tilt before dropping?

[@ethanashtanga]

Gerald Syta I wouldn’t specifically cue students to take the ‘Donald duck’ stance before dropping back, but I do agree that an anterior tilt can be useful in this movement. For most students if the pelvis moves forward when you arch back, the spine will move into healthy extension. From there I’d take it on a case by case basis to get the student to their ideal physical form.

[@robin12379]

Do you train online??

[@dipakmajumdar1213]

Try to speak less please