Forearm Balance (Modified)

(Pincha Mayurasana variation)

Benefits:
Physical: Opens upper back and shoulders, strengthen abs
Emotional: Shifts our perspective; empowering
Rx for: Helps us to move into fears, and break out of patterns not serving us


1. Kneeling on the floor, place a block about 2 feet in front of you.
2. Place the thumbs along the bottom of the block (on the side facing you) and forefingers along the sides.
3. Lower the forearms to the floor.
4. Press into the palms and forearms and lift the hips into a modified Downward Facing Dog
5. Find a spot on the floor between the arms to gaze at (continue looking at this spot throughout the pose)
6. Lift the left leg straight up toward the ceiling (hips stay level).
7. Slightly bend the right knee, then kick it up to meet the left one so shoulders, hips, and heels are in a straight vertical line.
8. Press the inner thighs together and point the toes.
9. Hold for 3 to 5 breaths.
10. Slowly lower the right leg, then the left leg, until you return to a kneeling position.

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