How to Assist Dropbacks in Ashtanga Yoga

If you’re practicing dropbacks (or want to start) but wish you had someone to assist you, this is the perfect video to show a friend, partner, or fellow practitioner so you can enjoy deep backbends with a little extra support.

In this video, we’re showing you how to ASSIST DROPBACKS in Ashtanga Yoga, with demonstrations on dropbacks, rocking back 3 times, and halfbacks. You’ll learn how to properly ground yourself, where to place your hands, and what actions you’ll be helping them, both as they lower down and then come back up. You’ll see different alignment cues and reminders you can give them while they’re in the backbend too. We also share what kind of communication is important, from both the practitioner and the assister, so it’s a safe experience for both people.


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