Day 9: Pincha Mayurasana or Forearmstand

Welcome to Day 9 of the #YogawithTFM 10-Day Challenge! Today’s pose is Pincha Mayurasana or Forearmstand.

For a tutorial on Pincha Mayurasana, view this article.  For a variation, check out our Funky Pincha Mayurasana.

View the video below for a live tutorial, and keep in mind the following three tips.

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– Keep your elbows shoulder width apart. Your hands and forearms can be parallel or together.  It’s what you feel comfortable doing! Use a strap right above your elbows if you need help keeping them in.

– Exhale before you kick up to help engage your core.

– Gaze down between your thumbs to help balance.