How to do Dandasana & Pascimattanasana | Staff Pose & West Side Stretch Pose in Ashtanga Yoga

Though Dandasana might look like an insignificant addition to the Primary Series, it actually serves an important purpose that affects the rest of your practice. In this tutorial, we’re showing you how to do DANDASANA \ STAFF POSE and PASCIMATTANASANA \ WEST SIDE STRETCH POSE as practiced in Ashtanga's Primary Series. You’ll learn the traditional vinyasa cues and Sanskrit count as you move first into Dandasana and then into the Pacsimattanasana variations. We share how Dandasana is used to set up your body for all the work you’ll be doing in forward bends and why it shouldn't be looked past. You’ll learn how to properly engage your legs, spine, core, and arms as you hold Dandasana and move into Pascimattanasana, with a focus on how to evenly engage through your upper body as you fold. WHAT SHOULD WE MAKE NEXT? 🎥 Want to see more tutorials like this? Want tips on a pose that you don't see in our library? ❗ Let us know in the comments and we'll make a video for it! — — — — — — — — Welcome to our channel! Here, you’ll find: 🔹 ASHTANGA TUTORIALS 🔹 Guidance on BREATH and ALIGNMENT 🔹 Tips to help you tap into a more YOGA-FOCUSED LIFESTYLE Videos range from quick 5-10 minute lessons to longer, full-length led classes (for ALL levels of experience!) to help you begin, maintain, and/or deepen your Ashtanga practice. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on the notifications so you never miss a new video. JOIN OUR FREE COURSE 🧘‍♂️ Get *lifetime access to Meditation in Asana*, our FREE 7-lesson course that guides you in developing more self-awareness and connection in your practice. Sign up here → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/me... WANT OUR YOGA MAT? SAVE 10% on any Liforme mat with our code: DAVIDANDJELENA → https://liforme.com/ WATCH THESE NEXT 💻 🔹 How to do Virabhadrasana | Warrior Pose A & B in Ashtanga Yoga    • How to do Virabhadrasana | Warrior Pose A ...   🔹 How to do Ardha Baddha Padma Pascimattanasana | Half Bound Lotus Forward Stretch in Ashtanga Yoga    • How to do Ardha Baddha Padma Pascimattanas...   🔹 How to do Tiryangmukha Ekapada Pascimattanasana in Ashtanga Yoga    • How to do Tiryangmukha Ekapada Pascimattan...   DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE WITH US 🙏 🔹 Ashtanga for Beginners → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/as... 🔹 Primary Series Intensive → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/pr... 🔹 5 Days to Float → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/5-... 🔹 All David & Jelena Yoga courses →https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/co... STUDY WITH US IN PERSON - WORKSHOP & RETREATS 🌎 🔹 View our entire schedule → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/ev... STAY CONNECTED 👋 🔹 David's Instagram: @davidrobsonyoga 🔹 Jelena's Instagram: @vesic_jelena 🔹 TikTok: @davidandjelenayoga 🔹 Facebook: @davidandjelenayoga Disclaimer: David & Jelena Yoga LLC strongly recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise program. You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in the exercise. You should understand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge.