--- title: "Master Inversions and Arm Balances in Mumbai Yoga Classes" description: "Learn to safely practice inversions and arm balances like headstand and crow pose. Join our supportive yoga classes in Mumbai, focusing on strength and alignment." canonical: https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/specialized-workshops/inversions-arm-balances-strength-control last_updated: 2025-09-30 --- # Master Inversions and Arm Balances with Confidence Tribe Verified · Dedicated yoga practice in Andheri & Malad By [Ajinkya Meher](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala) · Online & at 3 studios across Andheri West and Malad West, Mumbai · ₹1,800 per person (estimate) Part of [Specialized Workshops](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/specialized-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/ajinkyameheryogashala/specialized-workshops/gallery) Going upside down doesn’t have to be scary. In these sessions, we use props and wall drills to build the stability and strength needed for arm balances like Bakasana and headstands, one step at a time. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A clip from my practice showing that some days the body feels heavy and doesn't support you. This is normal. The real practice is to keep showing up without judgment, even on the tough days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f108e12b-d8c3-4f21-bb7e-797dcae78d32) - [Video: Here, I'm spotting a student as she works on her handstand alignment. Building trust is the first step to finding balance. You can see her progress from partner work to holding the inversion on her own.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ef600588-ff0b-433c-adb9-22a077dab06e) - [Video: This is a glimpse into the process of learning Padma Bakasana. It takes time and many failed attempts before you find that moment of lift-off. Just keep trying, one day it will happen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e33a7a88-6239-47e9-99a8-1a8af8eb94e3) - ![In our advance class in Malad, I'm providing hands-on assistance for a headstand variation. This direct feedback helps the student understand the alignment in their own body and build stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/381dc24a-4864-42c8-89b1-7bb73857e1e8) - ![A student practicing a forearm stand variation against the wall. The wall is an excellent teacher, providing support and helping to overcome the fear of falling as you build strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b5b488f-c44e-4207-a10f-9581e514e508) - ![This student is working on her Scorpion pose (Vrischikasana) against the wall. This is an advanced inversion that combines a forearm stand with a deep backbend, requiring both strength and flexibility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9c38b688-f2ca-4c0f-b54e-47325a30c028) - [Video: A look at our Ashtanga Vinyasa class in Malad, where students are practicing headstand together. There is a powerful energy when we all move and breathe in sync, supporting each other's focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04f3949c-d09f-4b98-9f7e-068c9771bd79) - [Video: Our strong group of teachers and practitioners in Malad holding their headstands. The discipline of just showing up on the mat is what builds this kind of collective strength and focus.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55316588-449b-4775-bfb2-83971a7d0eb9) - [Video: More from our Malad class, practicing different headstand variations like Upavistha Konasana in Sirsasana. We believe in practice, and you can see the dedication in every student.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ec3f68b-4154-4071-becd-1ac35f7ed6ca) - [Video: Practicing handstand drills against the wall. What keeps me going is knowing that I am just a worker, doing my part. The rest is taken care of. No chinta, just practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fb731fa-add9-4a13-8428-211ee25d74c7) - [Video: Having some fun with a headstand variation, the "moon walk." Inversions don't always have to be serious; they can be a playful way to explore balance and control.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3ef5c05b-b35b-4eea-a57b-30dde38545a8) - [Video: A moment of practice at a retreat in Goa. The beautiful surroundings add a different energy to this forearm stand scorpion variation, reminding me to find love and joy in the practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21a92312-f3fd-48c7-8d12-240894b162fd) - [Video: A headstand variation from a yoga retreat. Even in a different space, the principles are the same: find your foundation, engage your core, and breathe. One bad chapter doesn't mean the book is bad.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24ba374b-a086-499d-9ad6-e66bf250dcf3) - [Video: Demonstrating how to enter headstand with control, not pressure. The goal is to practice with passion and awareness, lifting up gracefully rather than kicking up with force.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7fdbb3a6-1f54-49da-9c1a-7ee1bca3c202) - [Video: The progress in our Malad class is inspiring. Here, students hold their headstands with stability. Slow progress is still progress, and one day it will happen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90dae25e-41bf-4c0a-a6b8-ffb604768d7d) - [Video: Trying to hold a handstand for one minute. This kind of practice builds not just physical strength but mental endurance. Hold, hold, hold, until you get old.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d4184c2-6c22-4688-b943-c3100ecb9669) - [Video: Playing with Ashtavakrasana, or Eight-Angle Pose, on the parallette bars. Using props in new ways can challenge your practice and help you find strength in different ways.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09879e0e-4c72-450f-a782-2a7d3a2fe9b4) - ![A fun moment from a workshop, combining my Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana with a student's headstand. This shows the trust and connection we build in our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/384854e7-8448-44c4-a196-fe0657e254ef) - [Video: A student practicing a headstand variation in our Malad East class. It's the students who truly design the class with their energy and dedication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3522f415-a0c3-4124-a8cd-0a284a184388) - ![I believe that standing on my hands has taught me how to stand on my own two feet in life. Asanas, when done with understanding, can change how you see everything.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3db1a2a1-f7b1-49b0-982c-ad3c96212739) - [Video: Sometimes you just have to play. Here's a failed attempt at a headstand press, ending with a smile. Not every attempt is perfect, and that's perfectly okay.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30d3b937-4e8b-44b1-abf7-f90057a20a45) - [Video: A group photo after our Handstand & Headstand Workshop. It's always a joy to see so many people come together to learn and support each other in their inversion journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fd96ba22-d02f-46c0-9675-a2416060a495) ## About Inversions & Arm Balances: Strength & Control Many people think inversions are just about having strong arms, but they are really about conquering the fear of falling. In my classes, we use the wall as a partner to understand your alignment and core engagement safely. You do not need to be strong or flexible to start, you just need the willingness to show up and let the props help you find your balance. Whether you are working towards your first Crow Pose (Bakasana) or refining a steady Headstand (Shirshasana), the journey is the same. My approach is simple: be calm and kar kaam (just do your work). We do not rush into advanced poses. We break down the foundations of upper body strength and core stability, making these movements accessible whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner. In our Malad and Andheri workshops, we use props like yoga wheels, blocks, and straps to make these postures safe. For handstands and forearm stands, we focus on alignment drills against the wall so you can overcome the fear of tipping over. It is about understanding your center of gravity, not just muscling through the asana. Some days you will feel light and ready, other days your body might feel heavy. That is completely normal. I believe in being a happy practitioner rather than a perfect one. If you have been practicing for a few years and want to explore biomechanics, or if you are brand new and want to learn the basics without pressure, these sessions will help you build a solid foundation. We keep the practice grounded. You will get hands-on spotting in offline sessions to ensure your spine and shoulders are protected. Join us for a single intensive workshop or one of our regular batches to learn at your own pace. ## About Ajinkya Meher I am just a worker who found peace through yoga, and now I share that journey with my community. I am not here to create perfect athletes, but to help you find joy in the process of showing up. My teaching is built on the belief that if you cannot run, you walk; if you cannot walk, you crawl—just keep moving. 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