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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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Being Ok with What IS
By Kate Duyn on Nov 15, 2019
Santosha, or contentment, is one of the Niyamas (observances) described in the Sutras of Patanjali and can be a difficult one to work with. Some of the shapes we explore in this practice (and many of the situations we find ourselves in throughout life) may bring up big feelings. Use this time on the mat to breathe through and be with what comes up. Maha moments include Marichyasana variations, Eka Pada Bakasana, and a Hollowback Pincha variation at the wall.
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Flowing Into Peacock
By Melvin Ramsey on Nov 15, 2019
This practice is all about flowing, breathing and building strength to get into Peacock pose. Did you know peacocks can fly despite their very long tails? If they can do it, so can you! We just need to strengthen the core and the back body, and prep the shoulders and chest (sorry about the underwater sounds during locust pose, I crushed the mic but now we have a very cool headset!) Happy to meet you all, my name is Melvin!
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Core Fire Flow
By Angela Kukhahn on Oct 31, 2019
Expect a strong challenge for your core! You will be shaking, sweating and getting stronger in the first 10 minutes of class! Here is what else you can look forward to and how the class is laid out: Shoulder opener, down dog, uttanasana, plank with knee-to-elbow, chapasana in side plank, Forearm side plank with chapasana, serratus pushups in forearm plank, Dolphin shifts, Pincha, Sun Salutation A, Navasana, Handstand from standing splits, Tabletop, Warrior 1 with hands interlaced, Standing splits variation, Side Crow, low lunge, flip dog, wheel pose and much more! Enjoy!
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Rainbow Bright
By Kate Duyn on Jun 20, 2019
Warm your way up through the chakra system with a sequence of Kundalini inspired exercises. Chakra means wheel or spinning disc in Sanskrit, and healthy functioning wheels are designed to spin! Grease your wheels and get them turning in this energizing practice that steers you straight into the center of the hub so you can find greater freedom of movement and brightness of being.
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Hamstring Heaven
By Angela Kukhahn on Apr 5, 2019
In this 59 minute class we will give your hamstrings the treatment they deserve! We will begin with a long uttanasana, then move onto a toe/fascia stretch, followed by Surya A, low lunge, half hanuman, abs strengthening, crow, pyramid pose, Warrior 3, prasarita variations, optional work on Tripod headstand, Pincha and press handstand, toe taps, twisted triangle, Triangle, Half Moon, side plank, full vasisthasana and much, much more! Enjoy!
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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 Duyn 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 Duyn 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 Duyn 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 Duyn 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.`
