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I was so stoked yesterday when I performed this yoga sequence that goes from mountain pose to upward salute balance (on balls of feet) to squat balance (also on balls of feet with arms in front) to crow to low pushup (chaturanga).

You then follow through with a vinyasa and start over. Each time you go through the sequence you switch out the crow pose for more challenges poses including flying crow which I'm struggling with big time.

Do you have any tips that can help?


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My flying crow still not flying! Oh well, it WILL fly soon.


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Dear Monica -

I'm not able to do that yet but it seems like it involves a specific balance - I'm sure practice will make perfect!


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I tried not getting attached to the outcome yesterday and it almost flew so it's definitely a mindset vs. a physical issue. I'll let you know when I set my crow free!


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Hi Monica smile

Wow! That sounds like a challenging sequence, especially because you're going into a balance on the hands and then straight into chatarunga. What I can recommend is that as you do this flow you do the balances that you are already solid in. Doing balances in a flow like this can set you up for an accident or an injury.

If you want to add balances that you're not quite solid in, then practice those individually until you're able to move into them smoothly and hold them for several breaths. From there start to experiment with starting from squat balance and moving into the new balance. As you get better moving into the balance from squat balance, then continue to work backwards and start with upward salute balance first.

My reason for recommending this is that moving into a balance requires your muscles to activate in a way that keeps you from falling out of the balance. To do this in a flow is very challenging. Look to your bandhas and practice activating all of your bandhas as you balance. This will form a solid foundation for you as you move into any balance that you're wanting to get stronger in.

I hope this helps!


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Thanks for the tips. There's multiple levels of this practice so you can take it at your own pace. The flow is slow and controlled and what I love about it is that is helps you get into the arm balances easier. My issue is with the psychology of the pose. Maybe practicing out of the flow can help so thanks so much for your suggestions. Will try it.


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