Marichyasana D Ashtanga Yoga practice advice

[@puzzlefit]

This really helped, Morgan. I actually finally binded in Mari D. I was given the pose pasasana and in one week Mari D felt easier. Thanks for this. 🙌🏾

[@AshtangaNurse]

That’s awesome! How is your practice going?

[@puzzlefit]

@ My practice has taken a step back recently. I've chosen to focus on the half-primary series for a while, and it feels great. Some days are less intense than others. What do you think about practicing the half-primary 3-4 days a week, even if it means I may never progress to the intermediate series? Is that sustainable?

[@AshtangaNurse]

@puzzlefit like any ‘workout’ focus on arms one day, legs the next. There are many ways that you could do this in 1/2 primary. You could even do a cardio practice by moving through without stopping in each pose. It sounds like you have a plan that works for you and that’s what matters

[@puzzlefit]

@@AshtangaNurse❤

[@vancourverite7779]

thank you for this tip! I love ashtanga and so happy i finally found this practice that keeps me motivated to practice each day

[@AshtangaNurse]

Full power!!!

[@lulitaviolino]

So useful information!

[@AshtangaNurse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zeekkuperman6487]

these are great tips. Thinking hmmmm about the other three poses. thank you !

[@AshtangaNurse]

You are welcome! The first 6 standing asana have the ability to unlock ALL of the following asana in the series

[@lucasfelix2294]

Ashtanga Nurse Great, how is that?

[@AshtangaNurse]

@@lucasfelix2294 study the asana and then let me know how! If I told you then where would your learning develop?

[@fabiosaglimbeni9818]

Hi, Morgan! You put your finger right on what I had been doing wrong: lifting the palms... and I discovered the feet might need to be wider apart in the previous asana to start with! All the positions that involve torsion and lifting my legs (the feel so heavy!) have been giving me a hard time, but with these tips I know I will get there… eventually! Thank you!

[@AshtangaNurse]

@@fabiosaglimbeni9818 Awesome! I'm sure you have been working on this asana for a while and you keep hearing 'be patient with it' and I want to reiterate that so that you don't injure the tendons of the rotator cuff in the shoulder forcing yourself into a twist. I know you got this!

[@joaofellipeserradasilveira3145]

Hey Morgan, you nailed it, I noticed I slightly raise one of the hands from ams to Virabhadrasana on Surya B and also on Parivrta Parsvakonasana I need to do some manuevers to place my hand in the ground. I Also notice that my back tends to round driving my weight backwards in every seated torsion, any tips? Cheers mate! And thank you!

[@AshtangaNurse]

It sounds like you may have a bit of a posterior pelvic tilt causing the rounding of the back. I uploaded a video about lengthening the hamstrings. Look into that. Be patient. Our bodies are forever changing. Work towards changing it to work for you. 🙏

[@siusi]

I see so many people would spread their legs as wide as possible! I guess that’s unnecessary then?? I see how stable you are and the way you do it makes it easier to get in to the pose :)

[@AshtangaNurse]

Some people find a benefit with spreading the legs wide but each body is different and you should practice for your body! I'm glad that you feel more stable. You got this!