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Firefly Pose: Arm Strength
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Note: Fiji says you need two blocks for this class, but you can also use two books of the same thickness. In part one of Fiji's 3-part series leading you to firefly pose (tittibhasana), she works on strengthening the arms. She emphasizes the muscles that are needed in this challenging arm balance to prepare you for the final peak pose, that you will be doing in part three. Fiji's focus, intelligent progression and clarity make this class wonderfully fulfilling and energizing. This class will get you where you need to be for the next ones in the series: Firefly Pose: Strengthen and Lengthen and Firefly Pose: Workshop.
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What a way to start the 30 day challenge. I love working my shoulders, building strength through poses that set an intention towards doing bow pose. So, if you love these types of classes too, this is the right one for you. I really appreciated that Fiji took some 'time out' during the class to explain the importance of technique in Chaturanga Dandasana. There was also a strong sense that getting to bow pose will take time, so although a challenging intermediate class, there were variations to enable you to build confidence over time.
Fantastic way to start the 30-day yoga challenge. I feel invigorated and eager for the next day.
I love Fiji's pacing and precise instructions that make sure you will not get hurt even in more challenging poses.
So glad I joined on day 2 with what I could have easily avoided - arm and shoulder strength - and I've considered my weakness. Yet knowing how well Fiji builds up the practice, and with the home / online DYWM there's no peer pressure / competition in the group I can do the poses purely focused on my body's capacities and on Fiji's instruction. And it went much 'better' than I thought, and Fiji's modifications and motivations helped a lot too. Trusting my arms and shoulders will gradually, with dedication and gratitude for the current capacities get even stronger - yay! And yep, floating above hot coals for a few milliseconds, lol!
Big gratitude to Fiji, and DYWM!
A challenging class for me (I need to build more shoulder strength) but such a great way to start the challenge for sure. I look forward to the next session :) Thanks for your guidance Fiji!