Floating Transitions in Primary | Jump Through + Back, Straight leg Jump Through, & Lotus Jump Back

Learn to float in transitions with control and lightness. These transitions and variations can be used throughout any series within Ashtanga Yoga. These movements connect every seated pose, from Surya Namaskar through Janu Sirsasana and Marichyasana. Learning to land lightly instead of crashing through or collapsing protects your wrists, builds sustainable strength, and transforms the entire feel of your practice. This tutorial breaks down the mechanics from pressing through your hands, using your fingers, hand placement, direction of movement, specific physical co ordinates of the body gaze points, when to move fast versus slow. What you'll learn: In depth look at Jump thru and Jump Back, Straight leg jump through and Jump back from lotus The #1 secret to floating that has nothing to do with strength or flexibility The hand placement mistake that makes floating impossible (and the fix) When to slow down and when to use momentum Tons of progressions, modifications and drills for each transition Personal stories & tips from both David & Jelena Try it out and comment below. If you post to social media, don’t forget to tag us on IG @davidandjelenayoga WHAT SHOULD WE MAKE NEXT? 🎥 Want to see more tutorials and tips on a pose that isn't in our library? ❗Let us know in the comments, and we'll make a video for it! 🙌 Welcome to David and Jelena's Official YouTube Channel! Here, you'll find: 🔹 ASHTANGA YOGA TUTORIALS and LED CLASSES accessible for ALL LEVELS 🔹 Teachings based on tradition and principles as taught by our teacher, Sharath Jois 🔹 Support tools and complimentary exercises to help grow your practice from anywhere in the world 🔹 Tips to help you tap into a more YOGA-FOCUSED LIFESTYLE 🧘🏼‍♂️ David Robson is a certified Ashtanga Yoga Teacher from SYC (Sharath Jois Yoga Centre) 🧘🏼 Jelena Vesic is an authorized Level 2 Ashtanga Yoga Teacher from SYC (Sharath Jois Yoga Centre) 🌍 David and Jelena are founders of the renowned yoga shala in Canada, Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto, one of the largest Mysore programs in the world 💻 WATCH THESE NEXT 🔹 How to do Mayurasana | Peacock Pose in Ashtanga Yoga :    • How to do Mayurasana | Peacock Pose in Ash...   🔹 How to do Dwi Pada Sirsasana | Two Legs Behind the Head Pose in Ashtanga Yoga :    • How to do Dwi Pada Sirsasana | Two Legs Be...   🔹 How to do Straight Leg Jump Throughs in Ashtanga Yoga :    • How to do Straight Leg Jump Throughs in As...   🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the David and Jelena channel and turn on the notifications so you never miss a new video. ✉️ JOIN David and Jelena's newsletter through our website to receive updates on our in-person international events, online courses, livestream class opportunities, and exclusive VIP deals: https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/ 🧘 DEEPEN YOUR PRACTICE WITH OUR ONLINE YOGA COURSES 🔹 Ashtanga for Beginners → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/as... 🔹 Primary Series Intensive → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/pr... 🔹 All David & Jelena Yoga online courses → https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/co... 🌎 STUDY + PRACTICE WITH US IN PERSON Check out our INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS & RETREATS https://www.davidandjelenayoga.com/ev... Check out our HOME SHALA IN CANADA: ASHTANGA YOGA CENTRE OF TORONTO https://www.ashtangatoronto.com/ 👋 STAY CONNECTED 🔹 David and Jelena's Shared Instagram:   / davidandjelenayoga   🔹 David Robson's Personal Instagram:   / davidrobsonyoga   🔹 Jelena Vesic's Personal Instagram:   / vesic_jelena   🔹 Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Toronto Instagram:   / ashtangatoronto   🔹 TikTok:   / davidandjelenayoga   🧘‍♂️ TRY US OUT—JOIN OUR FREE ONLINE 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: DAVIDROBSON and JELENAV → https://liforme.com/ 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 David & Jelena Yoga LLC from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of David & Jelena Yoga LLC's negligence.