Fly Like a Bird: Arm Balancing Workshop with Derris Chew

If you want to try arm balancing but don’t know where to start, or if you feel frustrated because you haven’t yet taken flight in challenging poses like firefly or dragonfly, it’s time to take action. Understand the mechanics of different arm balances and discover the techniques that work best for your body type under the skillful guidance of a teacher through this 2-Day intensive workshop with Derris. 

Day 1 

Sat, 22 Feb 2025

9:30am - 1pm (3.5 hours) 

In this workshop, you will learn: 

• Arm balances for beginners/intermediate level practitioners; in particular, the crow pose family
• How your body type influences the alignment cues
• How to engage the various muscle groups 

This workshop is suitable for beginners, preferably with at least 3 months of consistent Hatha yoga practice and with an ability to hold chaturanga pose for at least 10 seconds. Experience in arm balances is NOT a requirement. Students with arm balance experience may also benefit from this workshop in refining the alignment such that they can hold longer in a pose. Students nursing wrist/forearm/elbow/shoulder injuries are advised to consult their doctor/physiotherapist before proceeding.

Day 2

 Sun,  23 Feb 2025

9:30am - 1pm   (3.5 hours)

In this workshop, you will learn:

• More challenging arm balances – peacock, firefly, dragonfly, EPK 1 and 2, flying ninja, etc.
• Transition techniques between arm balances.
• Drills for strength and flexibility required in these poses.

This workshop is NOT for beginners. Experience in arm balances with at least 6 months of consistent Hatha yoga practice, and holding a crow pose for at least 10 seconds is preferred. Students nursing wrist/forearm/elbow/shoulder injuries are advised to consult their doctor/physiotherapist before proceeding.

About Derris Chew

Derris discovered yoga in Shanghai 2005 while working as a senior quality manager. Since then, yoga has been his constant as he navigated through life in China and Hong Kong for 12 years. However, the long hours and frequent business travel affected his health, and finally in 2016, Derris left the corporate world to teach yoga. Derris believes in yoga practices that leaves one rejuvenated and pain free. He cares about his students’ ability to stay connected to their bodies and minds when practising. His classes build strength and flexibility, are challenging, and fun, with his unique sense of humour.

Regular Price: $440

Drop-In Rate (1 Session): $275

Super Early bird ends on 31 Dec 2024.

Early bird ends on 7 Feb 2024.

Drop-In Rate has no early-bird discount. 

PURE Members can enjoy additional 5% by using promocode PUREWS5 .

• This event is open for registration to Public and PURE members.
• Additional 5% discount code for PURE Members is only applicable for redemption upon checkout, with the use of the discount code PUREWS5 and an email address that is linked to your existing PURE membership account. 
  
• Early-bird price is applicable only for registrations made on or before 7 Feb 2025.
• No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting from 7 Feb 2025.
• All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund. 
• PURE bears no responsibility for any missed sessions. No refunds or makeup sessions will be provided.
• PURE reserves the right to modify the event schedule, content, or venue. Participants will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
• If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail.