This class develops Pincha Mayūrāsana (Forearm Balance) through structured drills that balance alignment, flexibility, and strength. Begin with a chair drill: forearms planted, shoulders lifted, one foot stepping on the chair, the other extending to vertical. The challenge is to keep shoulders stacked over elbows without walking the arms forward. If the chair feels too high, switch to the wall drill: feet pressing the wall, hips lifting, one thigh to chest, and the other leg extending up. We reinforce the principle of repeat what you want to reinforce—if alignment or strength isn’t ready, return to plank work or supported head-down variations. Shoulder-stacking is addressed as both a flexibility event and a strength event, with drills from Down Dog, drop-backs, and arm-overhead positions to stabilize the torso while opening the shoulders. Finally, the class introduces dynamic strength training: stepping on and off the chair or blocks, thigh-to-chest drills, and leg-shoot transitions. This rhythm-based work builds strength differently than static holds, proving both modes—staying and moving—are essential for mastering Pincha. The takeaway: Pincha Mayūrāsana isn’t about random kicking up, but about layering smart drills that cultivate vertical alignment, stacked shoulders, and consistent whole-body strength.