In this final short video of Pincha Mayrurasana(Forearm balance) there are some safety points that need to be noted. When you are working with a partner to help you up into the final pose, SAFETY is the first and most important criteria. Follow this protocol and you will be safe. 1) The helper stands with…
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Pincha Mayurasana Preparation – Shoulder Stability – Working with a Partner
This video will give a method that involves working with a partner to prepare for Pincha Mayurasana (forearm balance). Please be careful when doing this adjustment. The person who is doing the preparation for Pincha Mayurasana must NOT go up or towards the partner's shins until the adjuster has given clear directions that they are…
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Pincha Mayurasana Preparation – Shoulder strengthening
Before weight bearing on the shoulders for Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance) with full body weight one needs to have done much preparation for both mobility and strength. In the previous video - Shoulder opening with a chair - I gave a couple of movements for flexibility(mobility). Here I will show 2 that work with the…
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Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Balance) Preparation – Shoulder Opening with Chair (Mobility)
Pincha Mayurasana (forearm balance) is a difficult asana to master for many students, due to its complexity. One needs strength in not only the shoulders but torso and legs- front and back; as well as mobility in shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle. In this series of 4 short videos I will address the shoulder girdle…
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