Sunday, August 24th | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
An Accessible Approach to Arm Balances
This arm balance workshop designed for Beginner to Intermediate Students will challenge your stability and coordination while improving body awareness and control. Arm balances build strength in the wrists, arms and core; enhancing mental focus and confidence!
Kati Black, your skilled instructor, will guide you through a step-by-step process to develop the strength, confidence, and coordination needed to approach Crow and Crane pose, while emphasizing technique, practice and progress. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a solid understanding of arm balance fundamentals and how to practice them with confidence.
Who should attend?
This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of experience level. If you are brand new to arm balances, or looking to get some more practice and skill work, this workshop is for you.
What to Expect:
- Introduction to Crow and Crane pose + Warm-up
- Brief discussion on the benefits and challenges of arm balances
- Dynamic warm-up and mobility work targeting the muscles utilized in crow/crane
- Understanding the Basics of Arm Balances:
- Correct Body Alignment
- Key Components and Hand Placement for proper balance
- Progression Drills:
- Arm balance variations for every level
- Learn to build your Crow into Crane
- Core and wrist strengthening exercises
- Techniques for Balance:
- Methods, tools and props to aid in balance
- How to safely “fall” out of crow
- Solo Drills:
- Time to practice and play on your own
- Cool-down and Q + A:
- Stretching and breathing exercises to ease tension
- Open floor for questions and discussion
What to Bring:
- Comfortable yoga attire
- Yoga mat
- Water bottle
- An open mind + willingness to learn
What to Expect:
- Understanding of the foundational elements of arm balances
- Strengthening exercises for wrists, shoulders, and core
- Progressions and drills to work on in future practice
- Tips for building confidence and consistency
- An efficient and structured way to approach arm balances with proper technique
- Resources for continued practice and improvement
This workshop will leave you with the tools and knowledge to continue building on your arm balance journey, whether your goal is to hold it for a few seconds or integrate it into a more advanced routine.
Details
Date: Sunday, August 24th
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Who: All are welcome
Where: Myriad Yoga, 1060 N. Capitol Ave. Suite 4-108
Investment: $25 / Members | $35 / Drop-ins
Meet your teacher
Kati Black
Hi, my name is Kati Black and I have been practicing yoga for 24 years, with 10 years of teaching experience.
My goal is to bring the practice of yoga to as many people as possible, and open up minds to the physical, spiritual and health benefits of yoga and the peace and balance it provides.
I am always looking for ways to interest new students. I’ve been hosting Yoga & Beer classes in local breweries since 2014. One of the most popular being Doom Metal Yoga with a DJ.
In 2021, I added Aerial Yoga to my certifications. Upside down is one of my favorite places to be, and I love teaching beginners how to invert safely.
Outside of yoga, I enjoy spending time with my much loved husband, Marc, and my almost equally beloved dog, Lenny. Other passions include travel, reading good books (recommendations are welcome), music, and recently weightlifting!!
