Forearm Stand
Sanskrit Name: Pincha Mayurasana
Challenge Level: Hard
Forearm stand is an inversion that displays strength and beauty, while helping the practitioner overcome a fear of falling through physical and mental balance. To enter this posture, the practitioner should begin in dolphin pose (ardha pincha mayurasana). With the forearms and elbows flat against the mat, the feet walk toward the arms until the torso is as vertical as possible. With a strong core, the legs are lifted or kicked into the air. The legs can be bent or straightened for more advanced practitioners. The body should balance on the forearms alone, with the spine straight and the gaze focused on the mat between the hands.
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Arm Balance Poses
Arm balance asanas in yoga can be challenging, but also a very rewarding part of any yoga practice. They are beneficial as strength builders, they promote great circulation and demand ultimate concentration of the mind.
Inversion Yoga Poses
Any pose in which your heart is higher from the ground than your head is considered an inversion asana. Yoga inversion is believed to release tension, increase circulation and energy levels, and strengthen muscles. It’s also thought to promote emotional growth, calm the mind and spirit, guide energy toward the heart, and help you become more connected with the earth.
Core Yoga Poses
In yoga, core stability is key for proper alignment and balance in asana practice. Engage in your abdominal muscles with core yoga poses to help build a strong and stable core. Doing so will help prevent injury, speed rehabilitation and improve performance in all types of sports.