TEACHER: ILANA BEIGEL
COST: $35
IN PERSON ONLY - FRONT STUDIO
Empower the body and mind in this playful and strength-building arm balance workshop.
You will:
See the world from a new perspective
Gain confidence in your practice … and life!
Improve physical strength as you find lightness in your practice
Explore (safely) pushing through fear and becoming ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’
And, maybe most importantly, have some fun!
No doubt, arm balancing can be intimidating. If you are at all curious about adding or expanding an arm balance practice, this playground is for you. In an environment of non-judgment, curiosity, exploration and play, and guided by a yoga practitioner with over 20 years of experience practicing arm balances, you will learn:
strength building exercises to prepare the body for arm balancing
modifications to support you as your progress on your journey
ways to continue evolving your arm balance practice (be it existing or newly introduced)
Arm balances we may explore: (depending on group interest and time)
Crow (Bakasana)
Side crow (Parsva Bakasana)
Flying splits (Eka Pada Koundinyasana II)
Firefly (Titivasana)
Handstand
And any other poses you are interested in learning!
Class will include guidance on principles of arm balancing, strength-building exercises, a short flow to enliven and warm-up the body, followed by instruction and demonstration of each pose. You will have time and space to play and ask questions. We will end with resting poses and relaxation, to maintain balance and calm in the body and mind.
Come challenge yourself on the mat, so that you can become the most confident and balanced version of yourself off the mat!
Come as you are, novice to expert: all levels of practice are welcome.