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Setu Bandhasana is the last posture of the ashtang

Setu Bandhasana is the last posture of the ashtanga primary series and subject to fiery debate.

Some people think there are no anatomical benefits (there are plenty of blogs calling for its removal). Yet, if we go down that route, there are easier ways to achieve the same effect for loads of postures. Do we really need janu C, mari D or headstands? Why are we sticking our legs behind our head?

Sometimes, we do things because they're fun or simply because we can. For me, postures like setu bandhasana are more of a mind-game - I do them because I fear them, and through practise that fear's released.

Sometimes scary-looking postures are deceptive. There's weight on my head here, but the same applies for supta kurmasana, upavistha konasana and shoulderstand.

Of course, you should never do something you're not comfortable doing. In this instance, my entry is cautious on good days. Whenever my neck feels iffy, I'll happily hang out in the modification. Adapting the posture is still the posture - you're in your full expression.

I see so many students looking for a rulebook or asking senior teachers what's right or wrong in their practice. The only person who can decide that is you, and sometimes it takes years to find a place free from self-judgement and comparison. Stick with it - you're learning to trust yourself.
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Moving into my upper back in drop backs. Taking th

Moving into my upper back in drop backs. Taking the path of least resistance 🔥
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Can't get enough of them 😵‍💫
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I've been working on a tricky transition for the p

I've been working on a tricky transition for the past few months - trying to cross my legs behind my head from kurmasana, using only my feet and elbows.

I tried and tried and tried without success. At one point, I gave up altogether (until my teacher copped on). I had lots of reasons why I couldn't do it - my hips weren't open enough, my shoulders were too tight, there wasn't enough space for my head.

In reality, I was trying too hard.

Today, I started my practice with one intention - to notice where I was fighting my body. When I recognised myself tensing or straining, I deliberately softened. Of course, today was the day I finally managed that tricky transition.

Most of my progress has been a direct result of not trying too hard - taking a step back, letting go of expectations and seeing how it goes. When you let ease permeate, nothing feels impossible.

If you're stuck on a posture or transition, come to your mat with the same intention.

Pay attention to militant minds.
Swap force for freedom.
Let your body lead.
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Here's this week's online yoga timetable ✨⬇️

Here's this week's online yoga timetable ✨⬇️

MONDAY 5/4/21
Ashtanga full primary | 6.30pm - 8pm

TUESDAY 6/4/21
Dynamic yoga | 7pm - 8pm

THURSDAY 8/4/21
Yin yoga | 7pm - 8pm

FRIDAY 9/4/21
Ashtanga half primary | 6.30pm - 7.45pm

SATURDAY 10/4/21
Dynamic | 9am - 10am

To book any of these classes, visit https://kuula.tv/ashleigh-mayes-yoga (link in bio). It's £7 to drop-in or you can purchase a class pack 💙

Classes are run over Zoom 🏃‍♀️
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Happy Easter 🐰😜

Happy Easter 🐰😜

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