Pose With a Purpose: Cobra vs Updog
I’m so glad you guys liked this series! SO many of you wanted to know more about Cobra and Updog and how to make them work better for you.
So today’s episode is all about what the differences between them are, how to do them better, and the anatomy behind each.
Even if you’re an intermediate or an advanced yogi, this will refresh your view on these fundamental poses.
Enjoy!
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9 Comments
Faith Bristow
December 5, 2016 at 7:48 amI loved this breakdown of Cobra vs. Updog, I wasn’t actually aware the thighs come off the mat in updog, so i’m glad I started off my day by learning something new. Thanks ERIN! <3
Jenn
December 5, 2016 at 8:08 amI loved this Erin! I thought I was a pro at Cobra & updog but you definitely taught me things I didn’t know (like the lower ribs part!) Can you please please please do pigeon pose?! It’s my favorite and I love learning new things about it!
Thanks! Much love!
Sarah
December 5, 2016 at 8:34 amThank you so much for these! I love them. 🙂 Also, where did you get these yoga pants? I love them too!
Allison Knittig
December 5, 2016 at 9:56 pmI love. love, love these poses with a purpose segments!!!
I would love to see the differences between pigeon and double pigeon in placement of upper thigh in relation to pelvis as well as angle of bend in knee while doing these poses.
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Lotus
December 13, 2016 at 6:54 pmHi Erin! Thank you so much for this awesome video! I would like to ask if you would break down pigeon pose? For some reason I am definite I’m doing something wrong on it..
Cara Hauck Norris
December 20, 2016 at 2:04 pmFinally got around to doing this one. It was very helpful! Although, admittedly, I’m a little overwhelmed at keeping track of those things now. 🙂 One suggestion I would make is next time you break this down is to go thru the transition from chatauranga to these 2 poses. I find myself thinking very hard about it when I do it, lol! Should my chest come all the way down or do I slide from chat. to updog? Or maybe it depends on how much intensity I want? Etc. etc. Loving poses with purposes, thanks!
Noelia
December 22, 2016 at 6:33 pmLoves this series! thank you Erin!
Jen
February 23, 2018 at 10:34 amI love what you are doing Erin. I recently discovered your blog and I lOvE the short videos and helpful titles. Many of the videos are focused on questions that I have thought about.