Ashtangasana (Eight Points)
Learned: Asana Lab
See Manual Pages: A-113
Where this can show up in class: Namaskars, Peak Pada, Afterward, Connecting Vinyasa
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Arm Balance.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Tailbone |
Everywhere (dominant by default) Knees Chest Chin Toes |
Feet Tailbone Spine Crown |
Inner thighs Core Shoulder blades (squeeze as you lower) |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Utkatasana Chaturanga Dandasana Anahatasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Triceps Latissimus dorsi Seratus Core Quads Glutes Rhomboids |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |