Partner Work: Build Balance In Pincha Mayurasana

Find safety in numbers. Kathryn Budig walks you through partner work to help you get comfortable balancing in the middle of the room.

Author:: Kathryn Budig
Updated:: May 17, 2017
Original:: May 6, 2015

Kathryn Budig Pincha Mayurasana Whitespace

Kathryn Budig walks you through how to work without a wall with a partner to get comfortable practicing Forearm Stand in the middle of the room.

Pincha Mayurasana is a love-hate posture for many yogis. It’s a magical inversion that takes ample practice to understand (and often to enjoy). It requires a beautiful blend of shoulder strength, stability, and flexibility. Here are a few steps for helping a partner build their wings for the middle of the room.

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