Arm Balances

Arm balance poses to develop upper body strength, core engagement and concentration. Intermediate to advanced level.

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Bakasana — Crow Pose

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Bakasana — Crow Pose

Bakasana (crow) builds arm and core strength while cultivating focus and confidence in arm balances.

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Parsva Bakasana — Side Crow

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Parsva Bakasana — Side Crow

Parsva Bakasana (side crow) adds a twist to the arm balance, strengthening obliques and developing coordination.

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Pincha Mayurasana — Forearm Stand

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Pincha Mayurasana — Forearm Stand

Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock) is a forearm balance that builds shoulder strength and thoracic opening while cultivating stability.

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Adho Mukha Vrksasana — Handstand

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Adho Mukha Vrksasana — Handstand

Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand) is the fundamental hand inversion, building strength, balance and courage to stand upside down.

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Astavakrasana — Eight-Angle Pose

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Astavakrasana — Eight-Angle Pose

Astavakrasana (eight angles) combines arm balance, twist and crossed legs in a spectacular pose of strength and flexibility.

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Kakasana — Crow Pose (bent arms)

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Kakasana — Crow Pose (bent arms)

Kakasana (bent-arm crow) is the classic arm balance variant with bent elbows, more accessible than straight-arm Bakasana.

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