![]() “Taking Flight” - Arm Balancing Workshop The goal of this workshop is to make students comfortable and confident in their arm balances. By learning how to engage both Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha in order to create lift and lightness in their poses, we will explore asanas like: bakasana (crow), parsva bakasana (side crow), bujapidasana (arm-pressure pose), tittibhasana (firefly pose), eka hasta bujasana (one-leg-over-arm balance), and eka pada koundinyasana (one-legged arm balance). We’ll learn about the delicate balance between strength and grace that is required in arm balancing, and how to let go of expectations and have fun in the pose! “Opening your Heart to Grace” - Back Bending Workshop You might think that the key to back bending is a loose and flexible lower spine. This, however, is not the only thing you’ll need to enjoy the freedom and exhilaration that comes these amazing poses. In this workshop we’ll explore the importance of opening the front of thighs and lengthening the quadriceps before moving into back bends. Some asanas we’ll explore include: variations on anjaneyasana (crescent moon), and eka pada rajakaptoasana (king pigeon), ardha chandra chapasana (half moon variation) dhanurasana (bow pose), ustrasana (camel pose), kapotasana (pigeon), and finally, urdhva dhanurasana (upward bow, or wheel pose). |
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