The Most Overlooked Asana in Ashtanga Yoga | Urdhva Mukha Paschimattanasana

[@douglascallegario]

I've been practicing the Primary Series for almost a year now and Urdhva Mukha Paschimattanasana was basically the only asana I couldn't do properly. After watching your video and trying just now I finally was able to come up with straight legs, entering and finishing the pose correctly. Thank you very much! You are a great teacher and your videos are extremely helpful. Please keep it up!

[@lucasclp1]

This is the best video and full explanation about Urdhvamukha Paschimattanasana. I’m recommending this to my students that are struggling with this one. Super good job Ethan!

[@rickewing-qg1gl]

Ethan, amazing video and explanation! I have just found you on KZbin and I believe I have seen just about all of your videos. I highly encourage to continue to post more for the community. There is so much more you can cover! Thank for you what you have done already.

[@teardrop720]

Please cover all the primary series asanas ... thank you!

[@lilaventura]

Hi Ethan! Thank you for sharing. Love the way you approach it. I would loooove to see a video about bandhas. This is so important and there's so little material about it. Please, share it with us! Thanks!

[@PrakashReach]

Very Well explained. Thanks Ethan....I admire & respect your practice a lot.

[@ellenmeilee]

Thank you so much. Really useful. Looking forward to trying this later as I also struggle with this. Had been modifying in all the ways you describe and now realise that has been counterproductive to my progression all these years. I have just discovered your channel and I am finding your detailed explanation of technique hugely helpful.

[@jabiermartines]

After a few years of practice I still struggle with this asana. Thanks for your explanation.

[@ethanashtanga]

Thank you Javier - Good to hear this one still holds your attention after years of dedicated practice. Enjoy the process! Stay in touch!⚡️

[@Minku22]

Brilliant explanation!! Looking forward to more videos.

[@emzyatu905]

Thank you for this explanation and guidance 🙏🙏🙏

[@Emily-lg6rb]

A really clear and informative explanation

[@astangayogastudio108]

Very good and thorough explanation, advice and demonstration, and supernice production.

[@ethanashtanga]

Thanks! Especially amazing to get a compliment on production already haha still lots to learn there, but practicing film making has been alright during the long lockdown in South Africa

[@gommine]

Thank for your this video - I'll try to apply your teaching points next time!

[@ethanashtanga]

Amazing! Let me know how it develops for you

[@anapaluz]

Excellent!! Thank you. Explain dwi pada sirsasana please! ✨

[@chuongnguyen8763]

Great! May you make a video for detailed instruction of bandha as well? I am myself still a bit confused to understand bandha as squeezing the muscles to lock it

[@DxROC]

Wow! Great video!

[@ReenaYadav-wb5vj]

I am Watching your video, i a nor able to do that asana i hope it will help me

[@melinafried501]

Great explanation, thanks Ethan :) I am able to roll up, but I struggle with bringing my legs and chest together and balancing there. Any advice on that? Would love to see a video on how to improve that!

[@laurenho1946]

Hi Ethan, I guess another most underappreciated and glossed-over asana would be Baddha Konasana (2nd variation). I have to say, I don't quite get the point of it or its connnection to the 1st variation, physiologically speaking. If you're interested, it'd be nice of you to post a video on that : )

[@henriquestarling6518]

Hey Ethan, great work! I am enjoying a lot from brazil, I am at the beginner level, do you have any content or class that you recomend for me ?

[@sush139]

What is the music that plays around 11:00 mark ?

[@dalubuhlemoyo5999]

I'm a beginner, how long would it take for me to achieve this pose?

[@ethanashtanga]

It varies. I wouldn’t be able to tell you without seeing you. Practice in a traditional mysore class so the teacher can guide your progress individually. Wishing you well⚡️

[@shivaorahkittrell9968]

Crazy how I just happened upon this! I was just practicing yesterday with my teacher and I mentioned, “ look how pitiful my urdva mukha paschimottasana is! It must be due to my proportions with legs much longer than arms”. Of course I realize this is likely an excuse and the issue is probably a combination of neglect and poor technique. Thank you for giving this pose some attention!

[@shivaorahkittrell9968]

Just to follow up. I tried these techniques today and rolled up into it without bending my knees! Sometimes my body is ready but not doing the correct technique. Thanks Ethan!