Finding Stability In All Poses

Beginner II
(66 Reviews)
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Now that you have learned how to breathe deeply and engage and strengthen the deep core muscles (bandhas) from the first two videos in this series, David shows you how to use these principles to stabilize the lower back and pelvis while stretching and doing some of the most common yoga poses. If you would like to start from the beginning, the first class in this series is The 3-Part Breath and Ujjayi Breathing and the second class is Integrating the Breath and the Bandhas. You can also find all three together in our program Establish Your Core Stability and Strength and on our Yoga for Beginners page.

Looking for more of a challenge? Check out the 14-Day Intermediate Challenge here.

Equipment

  • Block

Focus

  • Core Strength
  • Flexibility
  • Hips
  • Legs and Feet
  • Lower Back
  • Neck/Shoulders
  • Spine

Style

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Hatha Yoga
  • Yoga for Back Care
nadonado
April 15, 2018
Comment:

I've practice yoga for over a decade and I find this class helpful to bring my awareness back to the fundamentals. Thank you

cityboyfarms
April 8, 2018
Comment:

My wrists and elbows hurt when posing for downward dog. Do you have any suggestions for support?

Comment Replies

David Procyshyn
April 8, 2018
Comment:

The only way to ease the pressure on your wrists and elbows while in downward dog is to lower your knees. You can still get a good stretch in your shoulders and back if you allow the hips to shift toward your heels.

evawouda
November 19, 2017
Comment:

Thank you David! This was such a great lesson! Again..! I found first Establishing Core Strength II and thought it was so amazing that now I am following the full course. During this lessons I noticed a strong muscle ache on the inside of my forearms. Does that mean I am doing it right or should I change something? Of course need to practice the effortlessness but anything else...?
Thanks a lot!