Yoga, meditation and mindfulness
blending eastern tradition and western THOUGHT for greater BALANCE and well-being
yoga On-Demand
Unlimited access to 70+ classes
TEACHING sCHEDULE
Monday:
600-730am Corepower Encinitas
900-1030am Corepower Encinitas
1200-100pm Seagrove Park Del Mar*
Tuesday:
1100-1200pm Corepower Encinitas
Wednesday:
1200-100pm Corepower Encinitas
400-500pm Corepower La Costa
Thursday:
900-1000am Corepower Encinitas
1230-1300pm Corepower La Costa
Friday:
730-830am CorepowerEncinitas
1200-100pm Asteya Encinitas
*Seagrove Park requires preregistration - to join, contact me via email at josh@joshblatter.com
Eight-Angle Pose (Ashtavakrasana) is often seen as an advanced arm balance, but success in the pose depends on much more than upper body strength.
Eight-Angle Pose (Ashtavakrasana) is often seen as an advanced arm balance, but success in the pose depends on much more than upper body strength. In this slow, mindful yoga practice, we break the posture into its essential components—hip flexion, spinal rotation, core engagement, adductor strength, and coordinated movement—before gradually rebuilding the pose one step at a time.
Rather than rushing toward the final shape, this class emphasizes understanding how each part contributes to the whole. You'll explore targeted mobility drills, standing postures, twists, core work, and progressive arm balance preparations designed to make Eight-Angle Pose feel more accessible while developing strength, awareness, and control.
Whether or not you achieve the full expression of Ashtavakrasana today, the practice offers valuable insights that carry into many other yoga postures. The goal isn't simply to "get the pose," but to deepen your understanding of how the body moves and builds sustainable strength over time.
This class is ideal for regular yoga practitioners, teachers, and anyone who enjoys slower, alignment-focused practices that combine thoughtful movement with traditional yoga principles.