Advanced Yoga Practice: Arm Balances & Inversions in Bengaluru
Ready to take your practice further? Whether you are working on your first arm balance or refining an inversion, we focus on safe alignment and building the core strength you need, one step at a time.
A closer look at the alignment for Eka Pada Koundinyasana II. This advanced arm balance requires significant core strength, hip flexibility, and concentration, all of which we build up to in my intermediate and advanced classes.
Here you can see the process of trying to find balance in Mayurasana. My head is still on the floor as I work to engage my core and arms to lift. This is a key part of learning any advanced pose.
Getting a little closer to lifting off in Peacock Pose. This shot captures the moment of pushing through the hands and engaging the arms, even if the final pose isn't held for long.
A moment of hang time in Mayurasana. This shows that with repeated practice, the body starts to understand the mechanics of the pose, and you find moments of success, no matter how brief.
Another attempt at the Peacock Pose, showing the constant adjustments in alignment. The journey to mastering a pose involves many of these "almost there" moments.
Exploring a one legged variation of Wheel Pose, or Eka Pada Chakrasana. This variation adds a significant challenge to your balance and requires even greater strength in your arms, legs, and back.
A supported shoulderstand, or Salamba Sarvangasana. This inversion is known as the "queen of all asanas" for its many benefits. Here, I'm using my hands to support my back to maintain proper alignment.
An unsupported shoulderstand, showing the progression from the supported version. This requires more core and back strength to hold the body in a straight line without the help of the hands.
This is a variation of Tiger Pose, a kneeling backbend that challenges your balance and opens your chest and quadriceps. It's a great preparatory pose for deeper backbends.
Holding the kneeling backbend, focusing on the stretch in the front of the body. Poses like this are excellent for improving spinal flexibility and are a regular part of my Hatha yoga sessions.
About Advanced Practice: Arm Balances & Inversions
In these sessions, we don't just jump into the final pose. We spend time on the specific preparatory movements—like wrist strengthening and shoulder stability—that actually get you off the mat. If you are struggling with finding your center in poses like Mayurasana, we will look at exactly where your weight distribution is off and use props to build that confidence before you take flight solo.
Achieving an inversion or a challenging arm balance is exciting, but it is a process that requires patience. My approach to advanced practice is rooted in safety and stability, not ego. We start by building the foundational strength in the core, shoulders, and wrists—the areas that do the heavy lifting in poses like Eka Pada Koundinyasana II or Peacock Pose (Mayurasana).
Many students worry that using blocks, walls, or straps is 'cheating.' I disagree. Props are essential tools that help you understand the geometry of a pose without risking injury. In our classes, we use these aids to bridge the gap between where your body is now and where you want it to be.
Whether you are joining a small group online or opting for private 1-on-1 training in East Bengaluru, we focus on:
- Alignment: Proper bone stacking to protect your joints.
- Weight Distribution: Learning how to center your gravity in arm balances.
- Fear Management: Techniques to stay calm when your feet leave the ground, especially in headstands and shoulderstands.
If you have been practicing for a while and feel like you have hit a plateau, this is where we break through those barriers. It is okay if you wobble or fall—that is just data we use to adjust for the next attempt. Let’s get you on the mat and moving with control.
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