Standing and Arm Balances

One to return to!

Well, "non-harming" certainly doesn't mean "not hard!" :) There's a lo...

Well, "non-harming" certainly doesn't mean "not hard!" :) There's a long standing balancing sequence and the opportunity to try crow pose and side crow pose. (I almost did both!) By utilizing child's pose, a strap, the wall, and a block, I practiced ahimsa during this class. Doing so allowed me not to over-exert and reap a wonderful sense of accomplishment and even a sense that what I was doing was beautiful. I'd never felt that in a yoga class before. Thank you.

loved the class, thanks for my first successful (albeit brief) crow pose...

loved the class, thanks for my first successful (albeit brief) crow pose, Adi!

It's a really good class. I felt completely refreshed, detoxed and ready...

It's a really good class. I felt completely refreshed, detoxed and ready to start my day after. Thanks again, Adi. Namaste.

Long counted poses, increases the challenge.

I stopped my yoga practice for about a month to focus on interval circui...

I stopped my yoga practice for about a month to focus on interval circuit training. After waking up this morning with a splitting pain in my calf I realized I needed to work my old yoga practice into my new body conditioning routine to avoid injury and speed recovery time. I chose this class because it was challenging and grounding. Just what I needed to jump back into being a yogini. Namaste!

I enjoyed the pace and mix of balance poses in this class. Adi's instruc...

I enjoyed the pace and mix of balance poses in this class. Adi's instruction was easy to follow.

This was a perfect sequence to practice moving with intention and grace....

This was a perfect sequence to practice moving with intention and grace. When I watch an experienced practitioner such as Adi move in and out of these postures I see beauty in it. Balance, concentration, focus, strength, all key to executing these postures.

I also did my best side crow ever, though it wasn't much. Ooops, ahisma!

I loved the theme and the direction of the class. It was challenging but...

I loved the theme and the direction of the class. It was challenging but the vocal cues kept my thoughts focused. I will be doing this one again. Thank you.

WOW! This is a really good class to practice with esp if you have proble...

WOW! This is a really good class to practice with esp if you have problems trying to master arm balancing poses like me. Thank you Adi for another great class and thank you yogatoday for suggesting this as an alternative challenge to Guru#2 class. Namaste.

Through the step-by-step instructions, this was the first time I ever di...

Through the step-by-step instructions, this was the first time I ever did side crow. Hope I can repeat it again one day!

really enjoyed the flow of this class, combined with longer held poses. ...

really enjoyed the flow of this class, combined with longer held poses. Really beautiful direction.

I love the challenge as well as the mental focus that balancing classes ...

I love the challenge as well as the mental focus that balancing classes bring. Adi always brings me to my edge. Great class, it's one of those that becomes a benchmark you can come back to in 6 months to see how much you have improved.

This class is full of challenge - bird of paradise, revolved half moon, ...

This class is full of challenge - bird of paradise, revolved half moon, standing splits,warrior III, utthita hasta padangustasana and a couple of arm balances. All connected with a nice flow and constant reminder about inner dialogue. Adi offers great modifications for everyone, and since the theme is Ahimsa, it's great for everyone.

Great standing balancing poses with really long holds, which makes it di...

Great standing balancing poses with really long holds, which makes it difficult at times. Also has crow and twisted crow. The instruction can be a little confusing at times.

More standing balances than arm balances, so newer yogis, give it a try!...

More standing balances than arm balances, so newer yogis, give it a try! Thanks for new classes!

Thank you Adi for this wonderful class. Great instructions and I am almo...

Thank you Adi for this wonderful class. Great instructions and I am almost ready for an arm stand! first time! namaste

I liked this class very much! Challenging and strengthening. Thanks!

THANK U SO MUCH Adi & Yogatoday.. First step towards non-harming non-vi...

THANK U SO MUCH Adi & Yogatoday.. First step towards non-harming non-violence : Begin with your self .. "Everything starts within yourself. when we can really practice being non-harmful to ourselves in turn we engaged in being non- harmful to others."