The Art of Flight: A Two-Part Arm Balance Series
Take your practice off the floor in this comprehensive two-part intensive. We’ve designed this series to move from the essential mechanics of "lifting off" to the refined strength required for advanced transitions. Join Kristen McQuaide at The Space Yoga Studio for a part, three-hour deep dive into the art of arm balancing.

This two-part series is designed to break down the mechanics of flight—focusing on core integration, wrist health, and the physics of weight distribution.
Whether you’re just starting to find your "air time" or looking to refine your transitions, we’ll move through a progressive flow that builds the strength and confidence needed to stick these peak poses.

You can attend just one workshop or both. To get CEU one is required to take both.

Workshop Outline:

Interactive Learning – Theory 30 min.

Yoga Session Prep for flgiht 60 min

Bio Break 15 min

Workshop – Practice the poses 60 min.

Wrist Recovery & Sound Bath Savasana 15 min.


Dates: Saturday, April 18 & Saturday, April 25
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: The Space Yoga Studio

Part 1: The Foundations of Flight
Saturday, April 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Focus: Building the "chaturanga" shelf, wrist preparation, and core integration. We will master the fundamental shapes that serve as the blueprint for all arm balances.

English Name | Sanskrit Name
Crow Pose | Bakasana

Eight Angle  | Astavakrasana

Shoulder-Pressing Pose | Bhujapidasana
Firefly Pose | Tittibhasana

Part 2: Elevating Your Practice
Saturday, April 25 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Focus: Expanding on the foundations from Part 1. We will explore asymmetrical balances, deep hip opening, and complex weight distribution to find stability in challenging shapes.

English Name | Sanskrit Name
Flying Crow | Eka Pada Bakasana (One-leg straight in the air)
Flying Pigeon | Eka Pada Galavasana
Flying Splits | Koundinyasana 2
Visvamitra's Pose | Visvamitrasana

Investment for Full Series (Recommended): Full Series $200
Single Workshop: $125

Members: Investment for Full Series (Recommended): Both Workshops $150

Members: Single Workshop: $90

Full Series Takeaways

·       Certificate of Completion

·       The Flight Manual -  A comprehensive booklet that includes: High-quality photos/diagrams of all 8 poses. And the physics of each pose, where to look, and where to push

·       A Custom Flight Recovery Kit - a high-quality cork massage ball for wrist and forearm recovery. An Ayurveda Herb Infused Oil - Mahanarayan Oil

·        to soothe tired muscles and joints after the intensive Series.

·       A Video Archive: Exclusive access to a 15-minute "Arm Balance Warm-up" video in your inbox.

·       RYT 20 Hours Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Units.  The 30 hours include the 2 workshops and 14 hours of homework, which can be turned in on April 25th or up to 3 months after April 25th, but no later than Saturday, July 25, 2026.

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One Workshop Takeaways

·       Laminated Pose Cheat Sheet: A double-sided, sweat-proof card with high-quality photos of the 4 poses, per weekend attended and the physics of each pose, where to look, and where to push.

·       One Free Class added to your account to practice what you’ve learned.

Note: Part 1 is highly recommended if you plan to attend Part 2, as we will be using the drills from the first week to safely enter the more advanced poses in the second.

For members, the discounted rate will be automatically added to your cart.