Go Deeper into Arm Balances

and very challenging :-)

I am SO non-guru, but with rest periods and modifications and props (pil...

I am SO non-guru, but with rest periods and modifications and props (pillows for falling, strap and blocks for lengthening my arms), I made it through and feel so much better for the attempt! This class takes courage, I think, more than strength, and a deep deserved trust in Adi's excellent instruction. I surprised myself a couple times and learned what the body (not mine yet) can do in other instances. Some great twists throughout, too!

Great class, great Adi, great assistants! x2

Even though immediately going into sideplank is a bit unusual, i didn't ...

Even though immediately going into sideplank is a bit unusual, i didn't miss the sunsalutes at all; all the way through a very balanced and beautiful and playful class. I did suddenly summersault into the heating though when trying the titthibasana 2!!!! So if you're not that much of an judoka be careful there:-)

For me, less a class and more an in-depth tutorial on several really tri...

For me, less a class and more an in-depth tutorial on several really tricky poses. I normally do guru-level classes without difficulty, but I needed a spotter for a few poses. Great explanation of arm balances that can get glossed over in a regular class.

requires a lot of strength, I did have to pause it several times and rel...

requires a lot of strength, I did have to pause it several times and relax in child's pose. I followed the advice of other reviewers and started with sun salutes and the standing poses of the ashtanga series -and the class felt great. It has side plank, bakasana, side bakasana, eka pada koundinyasana II... and it was my first time in eka pada bakasana II !! awesomeness, thank you. the philosophy at the beginning and end was also great.

Love the challenge, wonderful strong class!

Love the challenge, wonderful strong class!

I liked how Adi started with a remembrance to not pursue the pose, but l...

I liked how Adi started with a remembrance to not pursue the pose, but let it come to you. Didn't feel the need to be prideful as my wrists were hurting during arm balances. But laughter is the best part! :)

wonderful class! I enjoyed the challenge for both mind and body and laug...

wonderful class! I enjoyed the challenge for both mind and body and laughed at the moments when I fell on my rear but came back and gave it my all. Namaste and thank-you for bringing this fun challenge to us.

Thank you for this challenging class. I really appreciated the reading a...

Thank you for this challenging class. I really appreciated the reading at the end. It is good to be inspired while in a relaxed state.

I jumped into this class after 10 weeks of focusing on weight training. ...

I jumped into this class after 10 weeks of focusing on weight training. I was thankful for the reminder to dissolve my ego. I felt like it was okay to take child's pose during the practice because my body needs time to adjust to doing yoga again.

Namaste Yoga Today, The arm balances have always scared me. I remember ...

Namaste Yoga Today, The arm balances have always scared me. I remember trying Neesha' arm balance class last year and I could not lift myself, only pretended. Today doing the arm balances gave me the confidence that I shall be able to hold them longer than one or two seconds and will not fall on my 'bum'. Although I must say it is a funny feeling./ Thanks a lot for bringing fresh classes to the already existing huge library. Thank you!!

Arm balances are extremely challenging for me. I struggle with fear, wea...

Arm balances are extremely challenging for me. I struggle with fear, weakness...and short arms! I will definitely come back to this class to help me become a more well-rounded yogi :)

I admit that I faked it a bit...or rather remained un-extended in many o...

I admit that I faked it a bit...or rather remained un-extended in many of the arm balances. However, I feel I got better instruction on how to actually get into them (like firefly). I'm sure I didn't look pretty, but I felt like I'd gotten further in these poses than I ever have and my abs were really working. I think that arm balances are more humbling than ever. A great reminder that I'm a work in progress.

I do consider myself a guru but constantly battle tight hammies and hips...

I do consider myself a guru but constantly battle tight hammies and hips - this class moves a little too quickly if you are not warmed up. Warm up could be some sun salutations, some gentle stretching, even a light run before doing this class - otherwise it ROCKS!! Adi is always beautifully terrific and i loved the arm balance challenges. In fact I will try this class again soon, as I practiced in my office and was limited in space a little ;)

This is the first time I have attempted to get into this pose and Adi's ...

This is the first time I have attempted to get into this pose and Adi's slow, steady, and intentional instruction guides you into the opening needed to at least attempt your version of the pose. What a fun practice and one I will most certainly come back to!

This class if filled with great arm balances of all different kinds but ...

This class if filled with great arm balances of all different kinds but of the same foundation. Some new ones and old ones, it was quite the challenged. I enjoyed the explanation of the palm triangle too. Thank you!

My hamstrings seem to limit me in some of these poses as well as lack of...

My hamstrings seem to limit me in some of these poses as well as lack of wrist flexibility. Guess I need to work on those but the poses are beautiful, maybe someday, maybe someday.

This class was great to build toward getting into advanced poses! I love...

This class was great to build toward getting into advanced poses! I loved it! Firefly is a tough one, and I appreciate the helpful instruction!

VERY helpful!!

It's good for me that I'm practicing fearlessness!! Arm balances scare m...

It's good for me that I'm practicing fearlessness!! Arm balances scare me--and this was a wonderful way to get my adrenaline going and face my fears! Thanks for the great instructions Adi!!!

Great clinic to get deeper into challenging arm balances. I would defini...

Great clinic to get deeper into challenging arm balances. I would definitely do a lot of shoulder and hip warm-ups and some sun salutations first to prepare your body for this practice!

Fun class. I will add some sun salutations before this class next time I...

Fun class. I will add some sun salutations before this class next time I attempt it. Needed some extra time for the harder arm balances...so I will put on pause as I try again to master them. And finally, I am glad a did this one in a carpeted room!! tehehhe

I don't have full flexibility in my right wrist. Should I attempt arm b...

I don't have full flexibility in my right wrist. Should I attempt arm balances?

I stopped doing arm balances while I was pregnant and have found them to...

I stopped doing arm balances while I was pregnant and have found them to be more challenging ever since. Adi really helps with her step by step guidance.

Be warned that there is a lot of deep knee bending in this video if you ...

Be warned that there is a lot of deep knee bending in this video if you suffer from knee issues. I have had knee surgery and can not bend my knee so that my butt reaches my ankle. Because of this, I could not do most of the postures in this video, even with modifications. Im sure its a great video for those who have full flexion in their knees!

very challenging, i have the arm strength but not the hip/leg flexabilit...

very challenging, i have the arm strength but not the hip/leg flexability! practice