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:
Have fun! Three cheers for core work! Comments are closed.
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