Stepping from downward-facing dog into a lunge

Having trouble stepping forward from downward-facing dog into a lunge or walking your feet up to your hands? We’ll look at some transitions in this video!

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10 Comments

Saraswati on June 9, 2017 at 1:24 pm

Good ideas — thanks Amber! Like you,
I find it easiest to get there from a kneeling position. All the best to you in your move to Richmond!

Pam on June 9, 2017 at 1:34 pm

THanks for the transitional options. Nice to share with my students. Not everyone is able to make this transition easily and some students feel very frustrated when they can’t make an easy transition from downdog to a lunge. Love your adaptations keep them coming.

janetisfiftyplus on June 9, 2017 at 2:55 pm

I walk my hands to my feet all the time and it works really well. I think I saw it on a previous video and I adopted it then. I’m also using blocks a lot more and i have to thank you for that – showing how it can be done. Thank you.

Lesley Gamlen on June 9, 2017 at 8:34 pm

That was very affirming as you outlined some strategies I have found for myself. Maybe this body does actually know whats best for it.

Liz on June 10, 2017 at 1:26 am

I’m definitely going to give these a try. It’s so frustrating not to even come close! Thanks!

Maxi on June 11, 2017 at 1:25 pm

Thank you, I’ve been struggling with this for a while. I really appreciate the tips. Gonna try them all.

Meta on June 16, 2017 at 10:36 am

I need those pants! *.* Can you tell me where you got them? It is still so difficult to find anything pretty in the sports department in bigger sizes here in Germany. Thank you! (And thank you for this website!)