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Feathered Peacock Pose Pincha Mayurasana
Ally HamiltonThis is a beautiful inversion that requires core and shoulder strength. Learn the signs to determine whether you're ready for this pose, and if so, take flight!
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Feathered Peacock Pose.
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Feel Good Backbends
By Angela Kukhahn on Feb 1, 2019
This is the go-to class for strong yogis who want to learn how to do deeper backbends without pain. Learn how to open your thoracic spine, support your lower back and find support through intelligent work with your core and legs! What to expect: We will warm up with gentle backbends and Surya Namaskaras to start to build heat and open up the front body. We will open the quads, shoulders and psoas and then work on our Pincha Scorpion and King Pigeon Pose and variations. Later we move to the wall for handstand scorpion as well as a thorough explanation of correct form in full wheel pose with the help of your blocks, strap and the wall. Enjoy!
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Ajna Awakening
By Kate Cariati on Dec 29, 2018
Nadi Shodhana pranayama starts the practice with a focus on awakening the Ajna, or 3rd Eye at the brow point. Many of the postures are held for longer periods of time with the eyes closed to cultivate a state of inward balance and centeredness. Once thoroughly aligned we'll take a moment experimenting with the balance in "Toppling Tree Pose" - a variation of Standing Splits. Juicy hip and shoulder opening prep us properly for Pincha Mayurasana variations, including one with a hollow-back & eagle legs, or a straight up Scorpion pose. Conclude the practice with a meditation on the winged eye, the symbol of the Ajna Chakra to help you see the unseen.
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All About Block
By Kate Cariati on Jun 27, 2018
This one really is all about dat block, and you'll explore using it in inventive and creative ways to prep for Mayurasana, or Peacock Pose. It's slow, methodical, and definitely a little intense!
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Guided by the Gayatri
By Kate Cariati on Jun 14, 2018
"Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat" Earth, Space Heavens, we meditate on the sacred light of the radiant divine May the Highest Consciousness guide and inspire us. This dynamic vinyasa practice calls upon the 5 elements to help us to synchronize with the energies around us and move with, not against, the flow of life. Peak poses include a variation of Dwi Pada Koundinyasana, a made-up shape called "Unicorn Pose" and Scorpion.
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Leaning into the Structure
By Kate Cariati on Mar 20, 2018
Tune-in with a 3 part breath starting at 8 counts, then increasing it to 10, then 12. The flow is built upon a lunging sequence with an emphasis on clarity of structure, joint stacking and lines of energy, clasping opposite elbows whenever possible. We'll pay a great deal of attention to hip squaring and stabilizing, which sets us up for success in revolved Ardha Chandrasana and Standing Splits. Ample shoulder opening creates the space for a solid Pincha Mayurasana, then relax back into Supta Virasana for full release and opening of the front body.`
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Mythological Creatures
By Kate Cariati on Feb 22, 2018
This practice is inspired by the tale about how Vishnu manifested as Narasimha, then had to be talked down out of his bloodthirsty rage by Shiva as Sharabha, then finally sedated by the terrifying bird Ghanda Berunda--who happens to be our peak pose. High Hindu Drama! Sitali Pranayam calms, and cools you off if you are in a hot environment or of a fiery temprament ; ) The flow builds slowly, but prepares you thoroughly for some special asymmetrical inversions/arm-balance variations and some of the mythological characters mentioned above!
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Backbends and Core
By Angela Kukhahn on Jan 8, 2018
What to expect: Yummy shoulder opening, Sun Salute A, Crescent Pose, Down Dog to Handstand Hops, Hip Flexor and Psoas opening, Blanket Abs, Low lunge with variations, Twists, Scorpion In Pincha Mayurasana and much more!
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Heart and Hip Flow
By Angela Kukhahn on Nov 12, 2017
Open up with this heart and hip opening focused flow! Lots of yummy movement, stretching and fun poses! Crazy Crab, Twisted low Lunge with quad opening, bow pose, flip dog, Surya C, half scorpion, Pincha mayurasana, warrior poses, compass pose, seated pigeon, seated pigeon twist, pigeon tabletop, Ashtavakrasana to Koundinyasana to chinstand, standing backbend and much more!
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Strong and Stable Shoulders
By Angela Kukhahn on Aug 10, 2017
Strengthen and stabilize your shoulders! This sequence will provide you with the tools you need to combat tightness and weakness with plenty of stretching and strengthening for the upper back, shoulders and chest. What to expect: Shoulder flossing, gomukhasana shoulder stretch, Cobra variations to stretch and strengthen, dolphin, Pincha Mayurasana, and much more!
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Clarity of Lines in Space
By Kate Cariati on Aug 2, 2017
A well-rounded and mindful lotus flow practice centering around creative block-work that leads up to Krounchasana (Pink Heron Pose).
