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Write a post for my yoga blog about how a combo of drishti and overcoming fear/ mental blocks are the keys to unlocking arm balances, inversions, etc. Also mention that core strength and proper finger grip are both more important than arm strength. Write it in a casual, upbeat and energetic voice and use personal anecdotal experience as the framework to explain these concepts. 
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Hey yogis! 

Today we're going to talk about the secret to nailing arm balances and inversion poses. Before you roll your eyes and groan that you're not strong enough, skinny enough, or flexible enough, hear me out! I'm convinced that none of these challenges are actually deal breakers when it comes to unlocking these intimidating poses, and hopefully, by the end of this post, you will be, too. 

Every time I unlock a new, difficult pose--whether it's a crow pose, handstand, or flying splits--I'm always shocked at how easy it feels. That's because these poses don't actually require as much strength or flexibility as we usually believe they do. Sure, core strength is an integral element of any balance pose, but you don't need washboard abs. Getting into these poses in the first place doesn't require extraordinary strength, but it does require the following: 

-Alignment. Standing on your hands is relatively easy when you stack your shoulders over your wrists and hips over your shoulders. You'll run into trouble if your hands are too close together or too far apart. 
-Engaged core. Even if your abs are fairly weak, you can still activate the core as you land in the pose to build strength while practicing and to make your body feel lighter (just like in "light as a feather, stiff as a board").
-Hand posture. To balance on the hands, your palms need to be slightly tented and fingers spread, gripping the mat like claws. This gives your fingers room to move and steady your balance if you feel like you might fall, whereas if they're already flat on the mat, they can't do anything to help you. 
-Drishti. Holding a focal point with your gaze is one of the most important keys to balance poses. If your eyes start wandering around the room, you will start wobbling. It also is helpful to send your gaze forward in balances and inversions. If you look down, you will likely fall down. 
-Belief. Fear is probably the single greatest hurdle that aspiring arm balancers need to overcome. It's understandable--no one wants to fall on their face. But you might be surprised how effective it is to relax, visualize yourself in a pose, and even use little cheats to prove to yourself that you're capable. 