Learn Scorion Pose (Vrschikasana): 5-Part Course

This 5-part course offers a step-by-step guide to practicing Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose), along with its essential preparatory variations.

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Vrschikasana – Weekly Advanced Class 230

25 Min

Focus

Vrschikasana (scorpion pose). This class highlights the similarities and differences between forearm balance (pincha mayurasana) and scorpion pose. It offers a step-by-step progression for linking one pose to the other. Vrschikasana is an advanced asana that combines aspects of both...

Key Poses

Vrschikasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, block.
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Express Chair Backbends – Weekly Advanced Class 247

40 Min

Focus

Express backbends. This class lets you condense a comprehensive selection of backbends into a short time window. A yoga chair is the only yoga prop used in this easy to practice class. In addition to building momentum with your overall...

Key Poses

Urdhva dhanurasana, dwi pada viparita dandasana and vrschikasana. 

Equipment

Mat, chair, blankets.
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Chair Backbend Variations – Weekly Advanced Class 260

50 Min

Focus

A yoga chair can have multiple applications when practicing poses from the backbend asana group. This class uses a chair to help you explore backbends such as vrschikasana, urdhva dhanurasana and dwi pada viparita dandasana. It demonstrates how a chair...

Key Poses

Urdhva mukha svanasana, dwi pada viparita dandasana, urdhva dhanurasana, vrschikasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, blanket.
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Chair Yoga Sequence – Weekly Advanced Class 163

50 Min

Focus

Chair yoga sequence. A chair is the only prop used in this weeks class. A specific yoga chair is used in this video but many regular domestic chairs could also be utilised. A variety of poses are explored in the...

Key Poses

Trikonasana, urdhva mukha svanasana, vrschikasana, chair bharadvajasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, blanket.
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Towards Vrschikasana – Weekly Advanced Class 155

60 Min

Focus

Work your upper back and shoulders in this weeks advanced class on Yoga Selection. The class will extend on some of the ideas from this weeks “Thoracic Spine” intermediate class and gives experienced students the option of taking things further....

Key Poses

Supta virasana, paryankasana, viparita dandasana, vrschikasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blocks, belt, 2 blankets.

Course Overview

Description

Join our 5-part online course to learn Vrschikasana (Scorpion Pose), an advanced yoga pose that combines inversions and backbends. This course is structured to help experienced practitioners explore Vrschikasana and its preparatory variations. Some of the classes within the course focus solely on Vrschikasana, while others incorporate it into a series of related backbends that methodically prepare you for this challenging pose. Before attempting Vrschikasana, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of Pincha Mayurasana (forearm balance), as well as regular practice in backbends like Urdhva Dhanurasana and Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana. This course offers a step-by-step approach, enhancing shoulder flexibility, upper body strength, and overall energy levels. Whether your goal is to achieve the full expression of Vrschikasana or to enhance your practice through its preparatory variations, this course is tailored to support your progress.

Who is this course for?

  • Experienced Yogis: Ideal for practitioners with a solid foundation in yoga, looking to tackle more complex poses.
  • Those familiar with Pincha Mayurasana: Suitable for those who wish to enhance their skills in inversions, especially forearm balances.
  • Backbend Enthusiasts: Perfect for individuals seeking to deepen their backbend practice and learn how it supports advanced poses.
  • Yoga Instructors: A valuable resource for yoga teachers aiming to expand their knowledge and teaching skills in advanced asanas and sequences.

How will this course help?

  • Build Core and Upper Body Strength: Develops the strength and stability needed in the shoulders, arms, and core essential for maintaining challenging poses like Vrschikasana.
  • Enhance Flexibility and Mobility: Improves spinal, shoulder, and overall back flexibility, which are crucial for executing advanced backbends and inversions.
  • Step-by-Step Guidance: Offers detailed, progressive instructions that break down complex poses into manageable steps, ensuring a safer and more effective practice.
  • Boost Confidence and Energy: Engages and energises the body and mind, boosting confidence through the accomplishment of mastering a demanding pose.

What do I get from this course?

  • Targeted Instructional Content: Gain access to five in-depth video lessons focusing on both Vrschikasana and its preparatory techniques, tailored to enhance your skill level.
  • Guidance for Experienced Students: Benefit from teachings providing insights and adjustments specific to advanced poses.
  • Customisable Learning Experience: Progress through the course at your own pace with content that adapts to varying levels of yoga proficiency.
  • Interactive Online Platform: Engage with an online community and platform that supports interaction, feedback, and encouragement from both peers and instructors.

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