Arm Balance Yoga Class: Build up to Crow Pose & Flying Pigeon

Build up to crow pose & flying pigeon with me today in my 30 minute arm balance yoga class! These are challenging and empowering poses that remind us to fly high on & off the yoga mat - this is your reminder that you can do hard things. This class primes your body, strengthening and creating space to lift into your arm balances - crow pose & flying pigeon!
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Hi! I'm Allie, wife, mama, self-growth student, yoga seeker & 500HR RYT, retreat leader, and the founder of a tight-knit online yoga community: the Body Mind Soul Studio. I’m here to teach you how to transform your life on-and-off-the-mat with a holistic yoga approach.
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[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

✨Want to lift into crow pose & flying pigeon and carry your ability to do hard things off the mat? Join me for a 30 minute arm balance yoga class! We're priming the body to build up to crow pose and flying pigeon - strengthening, creating space, challenging ourselves & finding that empowerment that comes from trying new things. Unroll those mats and let's fly! What about breaking down various asana with me at home? Dive into my 30 Pose Yoga Journey Challenge here - bit.ly/30posejourney

[@nlevy4163]

Thank you so much, Allie 💕🙏🏻💞😌🧚🏼‍♀️ beautiful practice 🤲🏻🌷🌸

[@kingkrsna9]

Banging!! Thank You🎉

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

You're welcome!! Glad you enjoyed this practice! xx

[@danielatrevisant9967]

Love it thanks 🙏

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for stepping on the mat with me, Daniela! xx

[@dailyyogawithfritzi7667]

Lovely class, Allie. Those kind of decent warm-ups are rare and precious. Bless you!

[@Nephorlepis]

You have literally saved my life! I could not thank you enough!! Don't stop talking to your husband at the end. It is a sign of true love and there is not enough of that in this world!

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you so so so much for sharing your kind words and for allowing me to be a part of your journey Tricia!

[@colleenlapinski3165]

Just found this video… I flew!! Only for a few seconds. But I flew!! Thanks

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Great job! Thank you for practicing with me. xx

[@jaet17]

Loved working on crow and the flying pigeon. I'm lifting off in crow but still working on flying pigeon. It's so nice to know that everyone is at a diff level in yoga and it's not always about making that perfect pose. Thank you for teaching that. I have also learned to listen to my body more about what IT needs not just what I want to do. Thank you for being a great teacher, not just for yoga but also bringing the practice into our everyday lives and trying to be better human beings. Much love Allie 😙🙏💗

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your kind words babe! It means so much to hear that what I'm doing is connecting with you and helping you along in your journey, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your yoga practice ❤️

[@Vanessa-he1jd]

🌻🌻One more class done! ! Thanks Ellie!! Namaste🌸🌸

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thanks for joining me on the mat Vanessa! ❤️

[@GhostGemVlogs]

Absolutely loved this practice. Definitely helped quiet my mind better and practice cultivating strength not just for crow and flying pigeon but also for pincha and handstand.

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Yes yes yes babe! Love it, it's all about the journey and cultivating that strength ❤️

[@janiefsimmonds3951]

Allie- yeah! You have described these poses superbly; so much so, I have finally achieved Crow. I cannot praise enough your teaching skills. Thank you, Janie

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Yes, yes, yes! Congrats babe! And thanks for the kind words ❤️

[@AW8_]

Ooooooh yeah! Just did crow pose for the first time without one feet touching the ground. Your cues are everything. The way you explained made me feel super comfortable to finally fly 🤍

[@emuli1]

This was amazing! The flying pigeon was too hard for me but I managed to do the crow pose! Love your videos❤️

[@p.darlenepeters5084]

Thank you. Still working on crow pose, but was impressed by pigeon. I'll keep working on it. Thanks again!

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Hi Darlene! Thank you for sharing your yoga journey & joining me on the mat. You're doing great, it's all part of the practice & progress - I'll see ya there! xx

[@p.darlenepeters5084]

@@YogawithAllieVanFossen Thanks!

[@catpattinghouse]

Love the sequence, felt quite good after the practice

[@Stuarts84]

Great instruction for the crow, crane and pigeon pose. I managed my crow pose for so many sec today that I lowered myself down instead of falling out of it as I usually do haha. So happy about that :D As for the pigeon pose, I can get to the point where it's time to lean forward and balance on my hands but the pressure on my arms is just too much when I try it so I don't know how the heck I'm going to get into that pose, nevermind lifting the leg! oh well, one day...

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for practicing with me! Flying pigeon is SO challenging...lots of all over body strength and coordination needed! But you may get there before you know it xx

[@luisakern4973]

Allie, I love this wonderful class! I'm incredibly blessed to be a part of your online tribe😊. See you on the mat! Namaste🙏🤗

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

I'm so blessed to have you as a part of the tribe Luisa! So grateful for #thejjcommunity ❤️

[@luisakern4973]

Allie - The Journey Junkie 🙏🌞😁

[@Nikkilynndodgen]

Loved all the hip attention today! I also did my best crow in a long time. Thank u!

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for taking the time to fly with me Nikki! 🙏

[@melissakiwigal]

Love it Allie!

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thanks for getting on the mat with me Melissa! ❤️

[@JessMoylan]

What a great arm workout 💪🏽👌🏽Thank you!

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thanks for joining me for this class Jessica!

[@orianegidron]

Thank you for this great class! good mix between strength exercices and feeling at peace :)

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for stepping on the mat with me, Oriane! ❤️️

[@heatherlogan3037]

Thank you Allie for the inspiration today. I've been pondering how to approach crow pose and this was perfect! Safe travels today :)

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

So glad you enjoyed the class babe!!

[@irmanocus]

Thank you Allie !

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

You're very welcome Marie! 😍

[@jennifergracehealingarts9111]

Oooo I’m so excited for this one! I’ve been working pretty hard on crow in my own home practice! 😁👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

I hope you LOVE the class Jen! And that it helps with your crow pose journey!

[@tammyglaim6733]

That was so much fun Allie! Thank you so much, and what a beautiful set! 💫🤗❤️I also would like you to know that you are looking awesome! 🍉💫⛵️☮

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you Tammy babe, you're such a sweetheart! I'm honored to have you as a part of this community ❤️

[@tammyglaim6733]

Allie - The Journey Junkie I am too honoured to meet with you on the mat everyday, you are definetly a huge part of my loving life!⛵️🌞🤗🍉🍋💚👯

[@yogabykim8465]

Needed this motivation and confidence boost today!!! xoxoxo

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Hi Kim - Thanks for stepping on the mat with me & I'm so glad you found what you needed! ❤️

[@kerstinsebold8442]

Great practice, thank you Allie!!! I'm starting to fly with you

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for flying with me babe!!

[@truseeker1]

I loved this video! :) I like the extra footage at the end too lol 💛💜

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank youuuu for getting on the mat with me Julia, and for sharing a few laughs lol!

[@christinachiotaki8440]

I enjoyed it so much!! ( i can t get to flying pigeon..yet!!) Thank you!!

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for exploring arm balances with me today, Christina....and I LOVE that keyword, yet! Wherever you are right now is just right & I hope you enjoy the journey toward flying pigeon ❤️️

[@hollymcd01]

😂 Love the out take at the end. Thanks Allie. X

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thanks so much for stepping on the mat with me today & I hope you got your daily laugh in!

[@sydneys2162]

Amazing class! I love your teaching. Great unique flows, loved the Lizard Sun Sals, and awesome cuing. You have a great flow with short rests and reconnections to the breath and present moment in between. Thank you for creating wonderful classes!! I'm such a picky yogi :D

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Hi Sydney! Thank you for sharing your journey & stepping on the mat with me, babe. Glad you found what serves you here! ❤️️

[@jtansey1028]

Thank you Allie! Love crow pose into headstand and back... can't fly my pigeon. LOL. By the way I love when you and your hubby talk at the end. You are so cute and real! Namaste #lovethejjtribe

[@ireneseverova2369]

j tansey l love when they talk too😅it’s really cute💑

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for the loveeee babe, for me and the hubby 😍

[@RASHMIYOGARSUTRA]

Absolutely loved the Sequence. Crow pose is still away from me. Each time I tend to bang my face 😅 on my mat. Trying... thanks Allie ❣️

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thank you for stepping on the mat with me & sharing your crow pose journey, Rashmi! That's all part of the practice, you've got this!! Sometimes a block under the forehead or under the feet helps to align and strengthen into the pose, I talk about it here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpOnaYZ-Z6amm9E ❤️️

[@jjbutterbeans1515]

I think I have too much junk in the trunk to get my booty up so high. But I will keep practicing. Thank you for the inspiration. 💚

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

You can totalllyyy get there babe! It's a journey, enjoy the process! ❤️

[@mtien233]

👍

[@tikay218111]

Thank you for this flow! I have been able to do crow with knees on the outside of my arms for years now. But I haven't been able to do crow with knees under the pits/back of arms (as in your advanced version in this flow) because my knees really hurt my arms! I would so appreciate any suggestions!

[@ireneseverova2369]

Thank you so much Allie🙏🏼🧘🏼‍♀️ l love the crowpose but on my hands there’re bruises from my knees ☹️ I’m begginer😊

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

You'll get there babe! Remember it's a journey, enjoy the process ❤️

[@vadasitaram9737]

Great class! A piece of criticism I have for you is, if you are not an Indigenous person please do not use the word "tribe" especially in referring to a group of people (your audience) who is not an actual Indigenous Tribe. If this comes as a surprise to you feel free to explore the many resources available on google as to why this is inappropriate. Thanks for the great video and I hope you consider my feedback.

[@natashafitzharris3347]

Yes it did! Lol!

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Great work babe!! Thanks for practicing with me, xx!

[@lorrainegillingham2080]

No way... 🤪 ....maybe one day

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

You can TOTALLY get there one day babe! I believe in you 😍

[@lorrainegillingham2080]

Allie - The Journey Junkie well I can do a basic crow & a headstand but that’s it!! Only taken two years to get there! 😁

[@karinafarrell6035]

Loved this video but I feel like my own mental block prevents me from flying in crow. Does anyone have advice on overcoming that fear?

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Hi Karina, thanks for practicing with me! Totally get the fear - best advice is to just put lots of pillows down and go for it (safely of course). Have you checked out the other crow video I made? It might help you out too! bit.ly/2JkyMPw

[@huditabak]

on my way to being "lift-a-bus Mama" 🚌 10/30/22 🕘🌝

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Woohoo!!! Thank you for stepping on the mat with me, Hudi! ❤️️

[@HalienNation1]

I have a strong crow pose, but Galavasana is not so easy for me - partly because I am super tight in the IT band/outer hip. I can balance in Fig 4 with crow arms, but don’t feel stable enough to extend the back leg. Any tips for that?

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Hi Halien! Thanks for stepping on the mat with me and a major congrats on creating a strong crow pose & being able to balance in fig 4 - that's a huge achievement in itself, babe! It's difficult for me to offer advise here since I can't see your specific body & don't know its history. Since you are aware of ITB tightness, are you doing anything to release/stretch that area or seeing a PT? As a very, very general idea, you may be able to use a block under the forehead or under the back leg to explore where your balance is. And please give yourself the time & space to practice & celebrate the progress you've made, babe. xx

[@HalienNation1]

Allie - The Journey Junkie - thank you! I am doing some ITB stretches on my own (& a little foam rolling) but haven’t seen a PT - but open to trying it!

[@MrValidol94]

you are so beautiful🌼

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

What a kind thing to say, Valida! Thank you for stepping on the mat with Allie ❤️️ The BMS team, xx

[@meganshobbies]

Where can i buy that leggings?

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thanks for joining me on the mat! I'm not sure where I got this outfit, but I tend to shop at the following places: Glyder Apparel, Alo Yoga, Kira Grace, Buddha Pants & Onzie. ❤️️

[@claudiayogachandra]

💋💋💋💋💋💋🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@YogawithAllieVanFossen]

Thanks for joining me Claudia!

[@claudiayogachandra]

Allie - The Journey Junkie 🧘‍♀️🙏🏻Thanks to you too🙏🏻