Hug the Midline Yoga Video with Chris Chavez at Wanderlust Festival

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Teacher - Chris Chavez Book This Teacher

Location: Los Angeles, US

Chris Chavez first began the practice of Iyengar Yoga in Ireland, where he was touring as a professional musician in the mid 1990’s. While traversing the globe playing music and studying various methods of yoga, Chris...

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Duration: 90 minutesEmbed Video
Level: Intermediate
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It’s time to take it to the next level with Chris Chavez! In this Arm Balance Workshop we will focus on developing the elements necessary to blow your practice wide open as we experiment with fun and challenging arm balances. Arm balances cultivate a deeper sense of strength, stamina, and self-confidence and are a reflection of a refined sense of power and agility that will add sparkle to your practice!

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Studio - Wanderlust Festival

Location: New York, US

Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world's leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, top chefs and winemakers, and much, much more -- all in a setting of ...

Comments and Questions for the Teacher (12)

alsb73
I was so pleased. Finally managed to kick up not handstand for the first time. Now how o I manage to hold it there? Wonderful practise thank you
2 months ago in Sheffield, GB
chrischavez
@FitnessYogiCori, thank you SO much for your beautiful comment!! As you noticed from the video, sometimes I don't have a verbal filter:))) and every once in awhile.... some good stuff makes its way out:)) Lots of love and again, thanks for practicing!
about 5 months ago
fitnessyogicori
Chris, I was deeply moved by this practice, and it was so much fun! I even posted on my blog about your ideas of centering yourself, and "hugging the midline." Just fantastic, and something I will surely use in my teaching to try to spread the love, many thanks for your teaching. Namaste
about 5 months ago
carolinefrenettemasterintuitivecoach
A kick ass class and a wonderful teacher: I loved it!
7 months ago in Montreal, CA
blf110988
Thoroughly enjoyed this video!! I truly hope you're able to upload more videos eventually. Out of the dozens and dozens of practices I have used throughout this website, this has by far been my favorite. His energy (even from watching at home!) was motivating and he made the practice fun. Thank you for a great mind + body workout!
7 months ago
shawnaturner
Awesome Energy!!!! This class was great. Loved the theme of pulling to the midline and the talk of support all around us. Great way to start my day!!!
7 months ago in Burlington, CA
born2doyoga
Wow! Loved all the details and love that you put into your practice. Thank you for sharing!
7 months ago
montlake
I enjoyed the class--especially the detailed walking though the poses. I was able to get deeper into the poses than I have before and I was able to understand the poses better. The advanced poses and explanations were also great. Nice commentary in general! I would LOVE to see a recorded class with a voice over for a practice that I could do on a reglar basis. In general live classes are not as compact in terms of time usage. Great energy and guidance on all levels! Thanks!
7 months ago in Jerusalem, IL
aldas
@Chris
Yes I am doing this at home and used the wall, i am just a biginner and the wall is luckly still a bit away but i will let you know when i get there. i hope to do this class and poses in the following weeks to come.
i would love to have contol and a little more strength.
this is so amazing to do this with you. I am in South Africa.
Thank you again , Kind Regards, Alda
7 months ago
chrischavez
Thanks for the comments! I am glad you are enjoying it!!

If you are working at home, it is a great idea to use a wall to kick up against. The same principles apply: keep your arms and legs straight as you go up!! Be aware that the wall is harder than your foot, so as you start to get closer to vertical, start to think about just "stepping it up" instead of "kicking it up." ENJOY!!
7 months ago
Nicole Urdang
Fun and funny.
A bit more partner work than would be optimal for a home practice, but I simply added other postures during that time.
7 months ago in Buffalo, US
aldas
wow wow wow !!! thank you thank you !!! this was so amazing. you look like such a gentle soul thank you for sharing this and for giving me the oppertunity to be in your class today. Thank You
about 7 months ago