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Level 2
10 min

Pincha Mayurasana Tutorial

Ashtanga | By Jodi Blumstein on Apr 04 2012
Pincha Mayurasana or forearm stand is an important second series posture and one of the most therapeutic postures in yoga for shoulders. In this tutorial we will look at ways to work the shoulders in preparation for Pincha Mayurasana and then build the posture step by step.

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Pincha Mayurasana or forearm stand is an important second series posture and one of the most therapeutic postures in yoga for shoulders. In this tutorial we will look at ways to work the shoulders in preparation for Pincha Mayurasana and then build the posture step by step.

Comments

  • Diana Pascual     May 24th, 2013
    Thank you for this informative tutorial. I tried the forearms on the wall and it keeps making the triangle shape. I put a block between my hands to help my arms to straighten. What are the muscles you mentioned in the video that are possibly tight? I can't also straighten my arms in Urdhva Danurasana. I have thoracic scoliosis and Urdhva Danurasana is the pose that I am having much trouble with in the primary series. Thank you.
  • Christy Wandrei     Feb 18th, 2013
    Hi! Wonderful tutorial! When working with the forearms up on the wall I feel it mostly at the top of my shoulders? And find it extremely difficult to lengthen through the armpits? I don't particularly feel it in my lats....
    • Jodi Blumstein     Feb 18th, 2013
      hi christy

      you may not feel it in your lats....but keep working to lengthen through the sides of the body and back. that this is extremely difficult for you is generally a good thing, it means you have someplace to work! keep at it.

      peace,

      jodi b
  • wendy messel     Dec 20th, 2012
    Great tutorial!!! :)
  • Stephanie Pritchett     Jul 19th, 2012
    That was super helpful. I've been working with the wall, and I feel I'm getting no where. This is such a better approach. Thanks!
  • Alisa Reasor     May 16th, 2012
    I am working on this pose and am one of those tight shouldered folks. This was very beneficial to my practice. Your tutorials are the best. Thank you!
  • Leta LaVigne     May 6th, 2012
    thank you! your tutorials are so helpful!
  • Lana Russo     May 2nd, 2012
    This is great. I have demo'd this with students standing in tadasana, belted above the elbows, and firming a block between their hands and bending the elbows back--but the wall with forearms pressed up against it is such a fabulous way to teach it. I love how you work in stages rather than use the wall. Awesome. Thanks! Lana, Ryt 500
  • Diana Fujinaga     Apr 6th, 2012
    Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so very much.
  • Lisa Hagen     Apr 5th, 2012
    I have tight shoulers and raising my arms up is challenging. I'll remind myself to engage the bandhas and ribs. I'm working on pincha away from the wall. Great tutorial....thank you, Jodi!