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Pincha Mayurasana Use Wall to Find Central Axis

From the Archives • 2m 59s

If you are having trouble balancing in this posture or if you are afraid of falling the wall is an excellent resource. You can safely build the physical and mental strength that is needed to execute this posture. In this video I teach you how to use the wall safely and how to continue to clarify the principles that create the central axis. The wall allows you take a risk.

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