60 - 90 Mins
Purvottanasana and Viparita Dandasana: from Independent to Supported
This series leads to a some deeply restorative and rejuvenative positions that are fully supported by two bolsters placed perpendicular to each other. We call them 'cross bolsters. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived.
In this session, we look at two such asanas: purvottanasana and vipartia dandasana.
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 75min
Props needed: two bolsters, chair, a couple of firm blankets, blocks, access to a wall
This session is part of the Short Course Journey from Active to Supported Back Arches & Inversions Using Two Bolsters: The Cross Bolster Magic (Short Course; level: Intermediate)
Tag words: back back arches backward extensions bolsters props purvottanasana restful shoulders viparita dandasana
Supported positions are a boon to people with limitations, and preferable in certain conditions even for otherwise physically able people. But to fully appreciate these supported positions, it is important to understand the classical asanas from where they have been derived.
In this session, we look at two such asanas: purvottanasana and vipartia dandasana.
Note:
Those with shoulder and wrist injury/ weakness are advised caution in some of these positions
Asanas with complex prop set-ups are not as easy as they appear to be, especially since they involve long holds, it is best to learn these positions under direct supervision. If you are not used to working with props, please be extra attentive to the instructions for prop set-up
