When I do the back bend, we go up on the top of the head first before pushing up to the hands. This bothers my neck. My arms are not very strong and I feel that I may not be going up to the full arch fast enough and staying on my neck, hands and feet to long.  Is there an alternate pose?  Can I do the first arch we did with shoulders on the floor?

Kiim, yes, doing the bridge from the earlier lesson is a great option. 

great stuff - many thanks! :)

Hi, Nathan. I am a huge fan of you. Love your way of teaching, the sequences are clear, easy to follow, and encourage to move further while adjusting to individual's  body.  There's no perfect asana, but keep being better from day to day.

Hi Christine! Yes, let’s connect. Would you reach out via PM on yoga anytime and tell me a little more about what happened and what you’re experiencing? Which poses do you think may have contributed? 

HI Nathan, now in my second time around it felt right to rias both arms in pigeon on one side! I am amazed. One year ago my hips were in constant pain and I was No was near pigeon. Thanks 

Charlotte, that’s amazing! Congratulations. And I’m so happy to hear your hips are feeling better. 

Michelle! Yes that’s it! Looks great :) 

Thank you for reminding us to push into the floor with our legs when doing standing Poses. I was tightening them, but when I pushed into the floor I could really feel the opening.