Comments on: YOGABODY: Ashtanga Yoga Jump Thrus

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:02:12 +0000

Hi Lucas,
Could you demonstrate how to go from Crow pose to Chaturanga.

Thank you

By: amy

amy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:17:20 +0000

i will keep trying- thanks!

By: Lucas

Lucas — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Hi Amy – tight hips could be the issue. Tight hamstrings/shoulders could be too. More than that though it’s just a different movement. Handstand is very much an upper body/core strength/dynamic balance pose. Jumping through is nothing like that. Once you get the movement, you can do it on your fingertips no problem as there’s very little strength needed.

The best way to practice is NOT to go way high into handstand, but instead to practice coming forward with straight legs and trying to land with your heals as far forward as possible. Once you can land (heals-first) between your hands, you will be able to quickly learn to float through.

Hope that helps!

Lucas
YOGABODY

By: amy

amy — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:40:15 +0000

could the reason i have so much trouble with this move be that my hips are super tight? I can do handstands just fine, but i can’t bring my legs through without them hitting the floor. this move is my nemesis (i know i shouldn’t think that way)! i have been doing your stretches and taking the supplements for about six weeks and I am still not close to doing the jump through. Any suggestions?

By: denise

denise — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:33:29 +0000

Hi Lucas,
I love watching your clips.. I really enjoying learning and practicing the correct yoga poses and it helps me a lot to see and hear you do them step by step.
Thank you
denise