Marisa, hi! Kerry here…great job! it’s ok if the flexibility isn’t there for the first 2 poses. Lots of my students skip the poses and go straight to the cinch.
I would say… get a bit more slack whenever you spin, it’ll be easier and smoother
The archer… it is a tight position, especially on the mini rip size. Right before the left knee hook, it’s basically an inversion. Think of your wrapped leg more out to a straddle position for the left knee hook and the split pull and only stand on the footlock for the archer and shoulder pose.
Hope that helps!