For non-live hours you can watch the Stabilization Postures Asana Lab available on YouTube. Note: This video is not searchable. This is only accessible via the link in this training.
 

OTHER RESOURCES:

• Review the asana section in your Mark Stephens Book.
• Review the stabilization postures in your Yoga Toolbox.

Stabilization asanas are designed to enhance core strength, improve balance, and create a sense of steadiness in both the body and mind. These poses are fundamental for developing stability, which supports overall yoga practice and daily activities. 

Common Misalignments and Corrections

• Spine and Pelvis: Ensure the spine remains neutral and the pelvis is in a neutral position to avoid strain. Engage the core to support the lower back.
• Shoulders and Wrists: In poses like Plank and Side Plank, ensure shoulders are stacked over wrists to avoid strain. Engage the shoulder muscles for stability.
• Hips and Legs: In balancing poses like Warrior III, ensure hips are level and legs are fully engaged to maintain alignment and stability.

Safety Considerations

• Warm-Up: Always include a proper warm-up to prepare the muscles and joints for stabilization poses.
• Personal Limitations: Encourage students to listen to their bodies and respect their limits. Avoid pushing too hard, especially in balance poses.
• Props and Support: Use props like blocks, straps, and walls to provide support and enhance alignment.

Integrating Stabilization Asanas into Practice

• Flow and Transition: Use stabilization poses in Vinyasa sequences to build strength and heat.
• Holding Poses: In styles like Hatha, hold stabilization poses for several breaths to build endurance and focus.
• Mindful Practice: Use stabilization poses to cultivate mindfulness, body awareness, and concentration.