Practice Point #82 - Urdhva Dhanurasana

I received a question from Radha and Parveen from India. Their question is...

How to prepare and learn Chakrasana or Urdhva Dhanurasana?

There are many ways to prepare for these postures. It does depend on the level of practitioner what you do to prepare.

I have provided two sequences here one is more basic to open the hip flexors and the other more advanced opening the hip flexors and thoracic spine. Any combination of these postures will help you towards the pose.

Having said that I do notice that the biggest challenge is students lifting themselves off the floor. I will leave you with this tip. Make sure you connect your arms to your shoulders, this will help you to lift up…