Guest guest Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 hi! In sun salutation A and B, may i ask for any suggestion or technique on how i can jump back to plank position? My teacher before said that the right way is to land lightly on my mat (like a feather), and i get embarassed that i make a sort of " huge bang " everytime i jump back. Thanks. I'm learning so much about astanga yoga from this , and am beginning to see how wonderful it is. -kim PS sophie, thanks so much for the book that you recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 hi kim, thanks for your thanks - made me blush;) about jumpbacks, may i suggest, using the moola bandha and uddiyana bandha, ensuring hands and wrists are firmly planted - i found this makes the jumping back lighter - if you want an online demo, check out youtube.com - there are great ones on there, and my favourite kind - free! be patient, it does take time, it is all part of the growth... Kim Militante <jkmilitante wrote: hi! In sun salutation A and B, may i ask for any suggestion or technique on how i can jump back to plank position? My teacher before said that the right way is to land lightly on my mat (like a feather), and i get embarassed that i make a sort of " huge bang " everytime i jump back. Thanks. I'm learning so much about astanga yoga from this , and am beginning to see how wonderful it is. -kim PS sophie, thanks so much for the book that you recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Hi! Kim. Lol, I do have this problem initially. Engaged your bandhas and keep on practising and it will come to you eventually. There is a very good book on Asthanga by Jean Hall, publisher is Lorenz. Nameste, Jason Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 you can just go back one leg at a time until you develop the upper body strength it requires to complete the jumpback. It took me a very long time when i used to practice. keep at it, it will come. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 Kim There is also a great book called Ashtanga Yoga for Women by two British women whose names I forget without looking at the book which is at home. One of the helpful things they point out is that women's bodies generally have a completely different dynamic than men's, being proportionally bigger and heavier in the hip area which naturally makes jumping through and especially floating more problematic. We ethereal, moony beings are much more rooted in the earth. Which of course doesn't mean you can't. Just that it will probably take longer & be harder work. As someone was it Annie? - said, many mails back is that ashtanga was basically developed for young boys & in a culture which doesn't sit on chairs. There are some great demonstrations on Youtube. Many moons later I can jump without making a noise but I still have serious doubts if I was aerodynamically designed to float. It's a question of mind over matter! All the best Vik On 11/6/07 12:29 PM, " jason khoo " <jasonkhoobj wrote: > > > > > Hi! Kim. > > Lol, I do have this problem initially. Engaged your > bandhas and keep on practising and it will come to you > eventually. There is a very good book on Asthanga by > Jean Hall, publisher is Lorenz. > > Nameste, > Jason > > Jason > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Kim, lean slightly forward onto flat hands, if your hands don't go flat bend your knees until they do, lift your feet up and set your feet back. If this dosn't work, know that after the 3000 time its almost effortless(and thudless)and your attention is focused elseware. Keep practicing Nameste Jeff C > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I would really like to know the title & authors of this book. I have often thought that maybe some of the upper body work is maybe too intense & stressful for most women while being relatively easy for a man. Joy Benton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hey! Joy. It depends on individual be it a man or woman. There are two good books on Asthanga stressing the points on vinyasa, Asthanga & Meditation by Jean Hall and Doriel Hall and another book on Asthanga by Tara Fraser. Lots of pratise, breathing and engaging the bandhas are important. Also, a good way of self realisation via practise. Jason Jason ______________________________\ ____ Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Some women might find upper body strength a challenge. I have been finding grace in balancing poses using the arms with wonderful transitions from Galavasana to Crow I am working on the handstand part right now. Men may have a relatively easier time with this, but I am having a lot of fun with it, I have a lot of strength. --- joymbenton wrote: > I would really like to know the title & authors of > this book. I have often thought that maybe some of > the upper body work is maybe too intense & stressful > for most women while being relatively easy for a > man. > Joy Benton > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Just started a blog called Ashtanga Jump back. It's dedicated to Jumping back and my attempts to nail it. Trying to bring together all the videos, articles, forum advice etc. I can find and hope to encourage advice and criticism. Hope you find something there that helps. here's the link http://grimmly2007.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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