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Am I Too Old for Arm Balances? Starting After 40
Can you learn arm balances after 40? What actually decides whether you'll get your first crow or headstand, how to start safely, and why the way you train matters more than your age.
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Balance Notes
Practical articles on forearm stand, arm balances, flexibility and Sanskrit, from Sofia's coaching: what to train, in which order and why, and the stories behind the names of the poses.
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Breathing in the Stretch: How Prāṇāyāma Deepens Flexibility
Why you shouldn't hold your breath in a stretch, how the nervous system lets go, and which prāṇāyāma techniques support flexibility and backbends, from Ujjāyī to Kapālabhāti.
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Flexibility for Aerialists and Pole Dancers
Aerial and pole demand flexibility you can control in the air: splits, backbends and strong, mobile shoulders. How aerialists and pole dancers can use yoga to train flexibility, strength and lines.
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Hanumānāsana: The Story Behind the Splits Pose
What does Hanumanasana mean? The story of Hanumān's leap from the Rāmāyaṇa, what the name means, how to pronounce it, and what the myth can teach you about your splits.
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How Long Does It Take to Get the Splits? An Honest Answer
How long does it take to get the front splits? What really decides your timeline, why years of stretching often go nowhere, and what changes when your training has a plan.
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Krama Vinyāsa: Why Sequencing Beats Strength
What is Krama Vinyasa? What the name means, what a peak-pose sequence looks like, and why the right order gets you into advanced poses faster than more strength.
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King Dancer Pose (Naṭarājāsana): The Flexibility You Actually Need
What does Natarajasana really require? Shoulders, hips, backbend, strength and balance: how to assess where you are, what you don't need, and how to prepare for King Dancer pose.