Emily Darling
The opening of Darling Yoga with her sister Sarah in 2007 was a dream come true for Emily who has been teaching yoga since 1993. She began her studies in the rich tradition of Iynenar Yoga and Restorative Yoga. S...The Art of Arm Balancing
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at Darling Yoga (11711 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66210)
Explore the art of arm-balancing and the mechanics of lift-off with Emily! Yoga arm balances are fun and have many functional benefits in your yoga practice.
Benefits of Arm Balances:
Benefits of Arm Balances:
- Builds Core and Upper Body Strength
- Boosts Confidence, Concentration, & Balance
- Improves Balance Reflexes
- Improves Function of Shoulders, Wrists and Hands
- Prevents Osteoporosis & Broken Bones
- Inspires Creativity & Happiness
In this workshop, we will move through a well-rounded asana practice including sun salutations, standing postures, hip openers and core work to prepare for a variety of arm balances and inversions. You will learn how to safely support weight on your wrists and shoulders and how to find your center of gravity. We will work on finding that delicate balance between strength and flexibility that enables us to experience arm balances with ease.
Whether you're refining your postures or just learning them, this workshop will offer tips to help you find better integration and effortlessness. We will learn with an emphasis on experimentation rather than perfectionism. Come prepared to have fun. By the end of the workshop you will most likely be able to do something you have never done before!
Whether you're refining your postures or just learning them, this workshop will offer tips to help you find better integration and effortlessness. We will learn with an emphasis on experimentation rather than perfectionism. Come prepared to have fun. By the end of the workshop you will most likely be able to do something you have never done before!