Mat Matters, Episode 65: Arm Balance Core Prep

If you've been to my class before, you know I love a good arm balance. If you haven't been to my class, you've still probably figured it out from the videos that I've made covering some of my faves. 

Today's video shows three of the movements that I often teach before taking my class into an arm balance. I think it's important to activate the muscles that you'll be using for an arm balance before coming into the pose, and these exercises are a great way to do just that. 

Obviously there are TONS more amazing core strengthening and activating movements in yoga [Two past videos that show others are below], so get as creative as you want, but just make sure that  you're doing something to turn on the muscles and get them going before you come into an advanced asana.

Doing an intense arm balance cold = a great way to pull a muscle. Trust me on this. It's no bueno. 

Similar resources + videos mentioned IN this video:

• Episode 54: Unconventional Core Strengthening Exercises
• Episode 36: Amping Up Your Plank
• Episode 28: Eka Pada Galavasana (The arm balance I mention in the video in relation to the core work I show on my back)
• Episode 11: Crow to Tripod Headstand (Also mentioned in the video)
  
  

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Have fun! Three cheers for core work!