Beginners guide; Pick up and jump back😠So..... I am 100% no expert in this area! But I'm just sharing whats worked for me to get me to where i am right now. Which is jumping back with socks 🤣 If you're looking for the super duper jumper backers you're on the wrong page 😠But hopefully the tips I have so far will help🤗 After my 8 weeks of sloth life I really wasn't sure I would even be able to manage this so I surprised myself to be honest. And it is worth pointing out that I didn't lose any sleep or no one died because I couldn't jump back so really it's not a life changing transition. But it sure is fun to work on and if you ever join an ashtanga class they do come in handy (if you're allowed use props 😩) But at least knowing how to approach/attempt it will help. Using socks or blocks or both here will help 😉 1. Cross your legs at the shins (not ankles) lean back, flex toes(I find pointing them makes my legs too long to pull back between my arms and trust me I don't have long legs 🤣) Round the back and protract shoulders. Keep hands wider than hips. 2. Press hands into the floor just front of the hips. Draw knees tightly into the chest. 3. Lean forward and pick up hips. Kick feet out in front of you first then draw feet back under you. So what if you're feet skim or even rest on the floor. You're only learning so just do what works until you get stronger 4. Lean chest forward, keep lifting hips. Here's where I cheat- I rest my right side hip on my right elbow. It lets me pause a little to leverage that kick back. Not sure if this makes sense but it's a game changer for me. Let me know if it makes no sense and I'll try and explain it. You'll notice I always twist a little when jumping back that's where I'm cheating 😉 5. Then kick back the legs by lifting hips as high as you can. 6. Throw chest forward and legs back. 7. Finish in chaturanga. Like I said I ain't no expert but hope these tips help. If you're using a block make sure it's not too high because it makes the pick up part so much harder😩 #yoga #jumpback #catsjumpbacktips #ashtanga
