Marichyasana I: Strength and Stretch
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.
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Loved this class and will repeat it before moving forward for added strength.
Did this class for the first time yesterday and love it! Great for runners releasing tight shoulders, hips, legs, and lower back - wow! Excited to try Marichyasana II tomorrow after a run today. Thanks, David for a super class!
Thank you, David, for this beautiful class and the clear and simple guidance. I was previously doing more sporty yoga routines and rushing through the poses, but I was looking now for more meditative ones, and I'm so so glad that I found this website as it has both, and meditation sessions too. The beginner videos are a lovely chance to really get the basics of the poses, very gently, while not feeling like beginner sessions at all... It's exactly what I was hoping to find somewhere... All the best wishes to you and the other teachers :)
From the Netherlands I want to thank you David for this excellent yoga class for beginners. I'm 67 years old and working as an artist. Being flexible and healthy is a must for persones of my age. I'm very gratefull for this opportunity to practice at home with you as an excellent teacher.