How to do Garbha Pindasana | Embryo in Womb Pose in Ashtanga Yoga
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- When first practicing this challenging seated posture, you might find it makes you feel silly, ridiculous, or maybe even a little vulnerable, so we’re sharing with you how to access this pose with more confidence and ease.
In this tutorial, we’re showing you how to do GARBHA PINDASANA \ EMBRYO WOMB POSE and transition into KUKKUTASANA / ROOSTER POSE as practiced in Ashtanga’s Primary Series. To access this gatekeeper pose, you’ll need to be able to practice Full Lotus - we’ll share why we don’t typically teach modifications, but also, when it’s okay to use one (don’t worry, we also show modifications for learning how to do this challenging posture if Full Lotus is unavailable!). You’ll learn why it’s important to connect to your core and how it helps you in various parts of this pose, how to make it easier to bring your arms through (hint: water), and different stages to place the arms when learning this pose. You’ll also learn some tips for injury prevention, like how to prevent collapsing in the neck or what incorrect action places pressure on the knees.
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Seeing seasoned yogis struggling and laughing really brings the practice to a real level. We aren't all super athletes with 100% game all the time. Ashtanga is hard and even pros have off days or are constantly working on areas as well. Also, it doesn't always have to be serious and strict
Jelena you are so strong and talented. This pose is so hard, yet you and David are having a dialogue at the same time. I have only been doing yoga for 6 months and this channel is a gift. Thank you both. ❤
That’s cool, that you show us that not all can do from the first time🤩
You guys are adorable. Modeling partnership as much as posture. A joy to watch.
Super beginner here. This was a wonderful video. I LOVE the naturalness you both bring. The patience and strength. 😊
Hahahaha I'm on that part of the practice. Felling stuck like s t- rex and ridiculous hahaha 🤣😂 I'm trying this for a long long time. Buuuut I never give up. I know one day I'll conqueror this Asana. Thank you so much to share this. ❤
And also the meaning of the Asana. Maybe it reflects something in my life. I think in every Asana you have to get over something on yourself .
I just love the way you explain the asanas. Thank You ♥
I like the loving humor in this video. I really appreciate the explanation on getting the arms thru. It is very helpful. Thank you very much!
Jalena and David thank you so much for taking the time to explain each pose in detail. It would be interesting that you do a video on different yoga mats.
Thank you for all your inspiration-I love watching your channel as I learn so much. I start my own 200hr yoga journey next year and I will be deferring to you for additional learning and guidance ❤ you make yoga feel so accessible and achievable 🙏❤️
I still struggle maintaining control in rocking around the mat - and in righting myself after falling over! The positive is that now that the weather is colder my skin is usually dry enough that I can thread my arms through without water. (The studio in Amsterdam on your course was the only place I have sweated enough also to not need water.) Jelena, you made me feel so much better when you took several goes to rock up into Kukkutasana!🙏
another gem from two gifted teachers. mahalo nui loa to you both for your generous offerings here.
As much as Jelena is a joy to observe . . . I would very much like to see David demonstrate more, at least sometimes . . . perhaps whilst Jelena points : ) And thanks!
Thank You David and Jelena for amazing practice. I love the insight and amazing explanation dissecting the flow.😮😢😅
Perfection is just to be in here! You guys shows perfection! Sattvic energy with a drizzle of rajasic humor and passion
Many thanks for the video, very useful tips and tons of positive thoughts! Keep publishing videos of the primary series!
I love your tutorials, came here from your Instagram today, so happy to find your UA-cam ❤
Thank you so much! This tutorial is extremely helpful, and thank you both for confirming that these poses can feel a bit silly but they are lessons in not taking ourselves too seriously.
You guys are a great team! Love your sense of humor 🙃
Love how authentic you are
4:34 Jelena YOU ROCK! ❤ (David too)
Best video ever!!! Thanks guys! Keep going like this, we love you!
I love your tutorial. You are kind people and fantastic teachers
Thank you both and I really enjoyed and learned. That was very realistic, though I know you are much stronger and more professional than you show. please tell us about exercises to prepare for Marichy C & D.
❤😂Thank you! This was one of my favorites!
This was very interesting! I didn't know about the womb part - thank you for this video! 🧡
Aloha David & Jelena! I have been watching your videos for a while now and came across David's interview with Stu Girling approx 7 yrs ago on floating and jumping through. Would you please do a newer version or another video/tutorial? Please? Namaste!
I love your tutorials! You are great together.
Hello, I love your tutorials. Thank you for the valuable and useful information!
❤ you have a beautiful practice and love your instruction
Siete simpaticissimi e grandi maestri dell'insegnamento
Thank You guys! You are lovely people!
Love it, you're amazing guys.
so sweet !! thx !!
i guess the question is that if one is more muscular is not easy to insert the hands, together with the tortoise sleeping are the primary I cannot execute
Jelena, why do you dislike that “Garbha” means “womb”? Just curious. Great video!!
Eu louca pra saber as dicas, mas meu inglês 😂 não me permite😢😢
You guys are hilarious 😅😂❤❤
So difficult ❤
I tore my meniscus entering this pose. I didn’t listen to my body when it said no. Enjoy the journey and practice safely. ❤
Very useful video, I managed to do garbha pindasana with my leggings on!
I cannot put my second arm between my legs. My body cannot do it, despite I'm quite slim and flexible.. But cannot do it
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Thank you. But my right arm just cannot go in. My right leg is just folded too tight. :(
The Baltic crease. 😂😂
Okay, here is your engagement comment for the algorithm 😅
Are you guys plant-based?
Hi J&D, thank you for another interesting and fun video.
You ask for video requests and I just thought of one.
I have been practicing Ashtanga for a few years, but always at home, on my own. I would love to try and pactice live, but I still struggle even with non-advanced poses, as my body (and mind) is still not that open nor strong. So I do not have the courage to even go to a Shala in my area. I would feel inadequate. For example, I wouldn't feel comfortable trying a led class, as sometimes it takes me longer to enter into some poses or I just have to rest for a few seconds...
Do you have any suggestions for "group class" newbies?
Too difficult to learn this asan
Bloody mats 😂😱