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Marichyasana I: Strength and Stretch

Intermediate I
(223 Reviews)
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This is the first of a series of two classes that lead you into a seated arm bind pose called marichyasana I (A), or pose dedicated to the sage marichi A. This class focuses on strengthening and stretching the key muscle groups that will prevent you from achieving the full pose if they are tight, such as the legs, back, hips and shoulders. The kind of rotation you need in the shoulder joint takes time to establish, so David devotes this class to beginning that release, so you are ready for the second class: Marichyasana II: Full Pose.

Equipment

  • Block
  • Bolster

Focus

  • Spine
  • Flexibility
  • Legs and Feet
  • Neck/Shoulders

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
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November 16, 2017
Comment:

Says click the video below to watch for free. After clicking asks for purchase. This is a ripoff.

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
November 16, 2017
Comment:

It sounds like you pressed one of the buttons above the video. Those are for purchasing a download. If you press the play button at the bottom left of the video it will play, as it says, for free.

Lisa Huck
November 13, 2017
Comment:

Thanks Dave! this was so good. I loved the instructions and was amazed by how effective a subtle change of ''pressing the lower back against the hands'' can make such a difference. That was a new one for me. Much appreciated.

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November 9, 2017
Comment:

Was super excited to start this yoga practice but holy cow this is hardly beginner. Your commentary is solid helped a ton but I'm just so freakin overwhelmed with trying to do what I'm supposed to do. Like okay stretch & ground this & also move this that way while holding this stretch but still just relax & breathe. Just couldn't do it. Probably not the best video to jump into yoga with to be honest. Will come back after more practice.

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
November 10, 2017
Comment:

Ha! I love the honest feedback. Yes, this one is certainly a challenging beginner class and perhaps not the best class to do when you haven't done a lot of yoga. But come back after you've practiced regularly for a while. You'll find that you can progress and do things you didn't think you could before.

Helen Alford
December 4, 2017
Comment:

I am only a beginner myself and not qualified to give yoga advice but for what it's worth, by doing the class, you are doing it - try not to think about getting it all perfect. By doing this again and again you will make real progress.

Madalina
November 2, 2017
Comment:

Such a great class! Fits perfectly after a morning run :)

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