The Closing Sequence of Ashtanga Yoga is a powerful and grounding way to end a vigorous class. These particular poses are not limited to just Ashatanga; you can find many of them in other styles of yoga as well. So if you practice yoga, it's good to be familiar with this popular sequence. Plus if you ever experiment with Ashtanga you will be in the know. The poses are listed in sequence as they are done in class. To learn more about a particular pose, just click on the orange link to reach a full post dedicated to the pose.
| Wheel Urdhva Dhanurasana Do 3 times, holding each for 5 breaths |
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| Seated Forward Bend Paschimottanasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Shoulderstand Salamba Sarvangasana Hold for 15 breaths |
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| Plow Halasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Ear Pressure Karnapidasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Balancing Lotus Urdhva Padmasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Embryo Pindasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Fish Matsyasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Extended Legs Uttana Padasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Bound Headstand A and B Sirsasana A Hold for 25 breaths Sirsasana B Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Bound Lotus Baddha Padmasana Hold for 5 breaths |
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| Lotus Padmasana Hold for 10 breaths |
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| Lifted Lotus Tolasana Hold for 100 Breaths (or as many as you can) |
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| Corpse Savasana Hold until your heart rate and breath slow down to normal, for about 10 minutes |
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Giorgio Armani
Fly London
Anna Sui
I am a huge fan of ashtanga yoga but fish and bound headstand are tough!
Sadly, I have to either modify them or skip them when doing my closing sequence.
1Some of these are far from beginner poses, and since there is no disclaimer on the post, please be careful trying these at home if you're a beginner level person.
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