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An advanced arm balance performed from Lotus Pose, where the arms are threaded through the crossed legs and the body is lifted. It demands immense upper body and core strength, deep hip flexibility, and unwavering concentration.
Enter Lotus Pose (Padmasana).
Thread your arms through the space between your calves and thighs.
Press hands into the floor, lift your body off the mat.
Ensure a stable and comfortable Lotus Pose before attempting the lift.
Hands are placed firmly on the floor beside the hips, fingers spread wide.
Hug the inner thighs firmly into the upper arms to create a shelf.
Keep your elbows bent (Chaturanga arms) and draw them toward your midline.
Lift through your core, maintaining a long spine and active engagement throughout the body.
Strengthens the arms, wrists, shoulders, and core muscles.
Tones the abdominal organs and aids digestion.
Deeply stretches the hips and groins (from the Lotus position).
Builds powerful concentration, courage, and self-confidence.
Generates internal heat and cultivates focus.
Place hands on blocks to elevate the floor, which can reduce wrist strain and provide extra height for lifting the body.
Stand beside the student. Place hands under their hips and gently assist in lifting the pelvis, helping them find the balance point.
Ensure the student is actively engaging their core; do not lift them entirely.
Place hands on the student's upper back (between shoulder blades) and gently encourage them to lift through the chest, maintaining shoulder stability.
Avoid pressing on the neck; ensure the student's gaze is steady.
Lift your butt.
Engage the core and upper body strength to elevate the entire trunk, finding buoyancy and lightness.