Supported Urdhva Dhanurasana – Weekly Advanced Class 359

Supported Urdhva Dhanurasana. In this class you’ll explore various techniques to enhance your backbend practice while easing the challenges typically associated with this dynamic pose. Urdhva Dhanurasana, known for its demands on muscular strength and endurance, is approached here from a supported perspective, with an emphasis on shoulder-opening variations. These variations aim to create space in your shoulders, improving your ability to straighten your arms and support your body weight using skeletal strength. You’ll begin with the use of a chair to help align your upper back and shoulders, allowing you to focus on straightening your elbows. The practice progresses with the introduction of a wall, offering even deeper chest opening and further optimising your shoulder girdle alignment. The third method builds on this foundation, emphasising the straightening of your arms while deepening the backbend and enhancing the height of the pose. This class offers a balanced approach to practicing Urdhva Dhanurasana, making it more accessible while improving shoulder mobility and alignment.