Jump Bravely to Bakasana | Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series

Learn to jump into Bakasana position in the Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series with Ethan Ward (Authorized Level II teacher) | Posted: June 2020
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Alright Yogis! In this video we'll be exploring the jump forward into Bakasana position. This is a really challenging vinyasa in the Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series. Learning to do this proficiently can be a long term process so put the work in and as always, be patient!
This vinyasa does require deep core strength and healthy stability in the shoulders and arms. It is advisable to approach this posture with the guidance of an experienced teacher of traditional Ashtanga Yoga, and only begin working on it after building a strong & well established practice of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series and the Second Series asanas up until this point. Bakasana, the crane posture (sometimes referred to as crow pose) is key in stabilising the spine after the backbending section of the sequence. Here in the video I'll touch on just a few of the many many cues that may be useful.
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Remember that landing in Bakasana requires a fearless jump // Be brave, yogi!
You're welcome to share this video with yogis. I hope it will be useful to those who are working on the Intermediate Series!
Actual Love to all!
Jai
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Jump Bravely to Bakasana | Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series | Posted: June 2020

[@mariwolmarans4973]

My heart stopped for a moment at 3’50 when you demonstrated the wrong technique!! ....nooo Ethi you gonna fall on your back🙈
🤣 cool save

[@Ozataebru]

Thank you 🤩

[@Johnnyhaag79]

But my Ego wants to handstand (and look cool) SOOOOOOO BAD! ahahahahahhahaahaha

[@navy110]

Thanks for the tips! Your channel is so underrated.

[@carolinecunha4820]

Amazing tips, thank you!!

[@pei-sianng7404]

Awesome editing, awesome personality!

[@jabariulises3404]

instaBlaster...

[@karinapueblajaque444]

Hi Ethan ! Thanks for sharing💛I would like to learn the transition from bhujapidasana to bakasana (the exit). It is really challenging to me.. 🙏🏽

[@ethanashtanga]

Hey Katrina - Yes! I'd be happy to put something together on that. In the mean time, practice it with awareness that you need to put a looot of your weight forward to be able to move the legs back without touching the floor. It's also one that can take some time to do fluidly & it might be that more time to practice is the missing ingredient.
All my best // Ethan

[@karinapueblajaque444]

Ethan Ashtanga thank you so much for replying! 😊

[@LisaDegalle]

Thank you, very generous precise explanations

[@eleokaidar]

Show dandasana please for the complete beginners

[@carloswills2701]

gracias!! saludos desde bogota

[@yoga.raj.]

Please teach how to do perfect hendstand

[@domchan]

The cues are clear and concise and this video is so beautiful. Please do more :)

[@agnieszkapajak7509]

Amazing and impossiblle. Greetings from another 🥑😅

[@andreadybvik]

This was incredibly helpful! Your explanations are so clear and direct to the point! 💛

[@sunshine_pnw]

Valuable tips

[@timothycliffe3061]

Very good. Loved the comical surprise pool entry!

[@BeforeYouBuyGuy]

So much balance required, I dont think im quite at this level yet :(

[@lilaventura]

Hi Ethan, thanks for the video. I will try this. I was wondering how it connects to bandhas. You could talk about this on the next video, and also share some exercises of how to activate them in motion, like in this jump. Thanks!

[@astangayogastudio108]

Great Ethan. Straight to the point 👌 simple and excellent advices, not to mention the presentation 🙏😊 This will now land in a couple of students mailboxes.

[@ethanashtanga]

Astanga Yoga Studio Eskil! Thank you brother - Appreciate it & Hope all is well⚡️

[@WildLensbyHYZ]

osm content thanks for sharing

[@lorijacquiedella-santa3952]

Great explanation and demonstration Ethan keep them coming

[@ravisankarganesan2641]

Omg super yogi Ethan. Bang on presentation so much clarity. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the very useful tips to approach. 🙏💐👌

[@ethanashtanga]

Thanks for the sweet comment⚡️

[@minoruhonda579]

Thanks for sharing!!! Awesome tips! I would love to learn about karandavasana, kapotasana and tik toks !

[@ethanashtanga]

Sweet! I’ll definitely dig into those at some point. There’s a lot there to break down. I did a little one on Kapo today so that should be out very soon⚡️

[@kopfkino503]

so helpful thank you

[@ninabeeyogi]

Thank you Ethan. It is easy with the pool in front of you. Still avocado. 😁🥑

[@pujapaz6348]

Love it