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Prepare for Arm Balances

Intermediate III
(30 Reviews)
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This class is perfect for beginners who are looking for more challenge and intermediates who are happy with a more foundational class. Rachel gives you everything you need to know when attempting an arm balance, including teaching you technique and preparation. Her clear instruction, precise alignment and enthusiasm will help you move into poses that you may find challenging.

Equipment

  • Block

Focus

  • Twists
  • Strength
  • Spine
  • Flexibility
  • Core Strength
  • Balance
  • Neck/Shoulders

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
  • Vinyasa/Power Yoga
fifiers
February 13, 2019
Comment:

I loved this class - but I've been doing DYWM for years and this, to me, should be classified as "Advanced" due to the pace as well as the challenging arm balances throughout. Rachel is one of my faves . Her cues are so good and I always learn something new from her. I will have few sore muscles tomorrow though!

Comment Replies

jewellyship
May 5, 2020
Comment:

Ditto, thought this was at least Intermediate 3 based on the 24-some classes I’ve taken from the site so far. Loved it nonetheless

Dmurban
February 13, 2019
Comment:

I really love Rachel's intermediate yoga classes. Through her classes, I feel like I've been able to develop increased strength, especially in my core, develop increased flexibility, and tackle some poses I never was sure I'd be able to do (Power to Paradise and Heavenly Hips are my other Rachel favorites). Anyway, I've been fumbling my way around the final pose Rachel does in this class for many months now, but this time, thanks to her excellent alignment cues, I was finally able to get both my feet off the ground (!). She's such a great and encouraging teacher.

Please develop more intermediate and particularly intermediate-advanced classes from Rachel!

Comment Replies

Rwasser
February 19, 2019
Comment:

I love Rachel's classes too... her alignment and strengthening cues are always spot on and because of this, any classification (beginner, intermediate, advanced) can be a pleasant body and mind opening experience.
Thank you for listing your other Rachel favorites.... I need to start a list of faves to return to.
Thank you, Rachel, David Procyshyn and everyone at DYWM. I absolutely love what you guys are doing.

WaywardAlchemist
February 10, 2019
Comment:

I really like Rachel's energy and instruction. However, I also agree this is an intermediate class! A challenging one at that. Many of the poses I couldn't complete to their full expression. Still learned a lot and enjoyed.

yogiAndermoser
February 10, 2019
Comment:

Love all of Rachel's classes and agree with all the other comments. This is definitely NOT a beginner class. I do mostly intermediate classes on DYWM and this one is on par with them - and more challenging than some! Focus on technique does not a beginner class make.

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