Build Core Strength & Master Inversions
Ready to go upside down or balance on your hands? We start with foundational strength, not just fancy poses. Come build the control needed for crow pose, handstands, and beyond.
This forearm stand is the result of one year of consistent practice and baby steps. My journey with inversions shows that there are no quick fixes, just hard work. In my classes, I help you build the core and shoulder strength needed to progress safely.
The urge to fly has to be greater than the fear of falling. Here, my friend and I are practicing handstands in the studio. My classes focus on building the confidence and physical strength to get you comfortable with being upside down.
If you think 40 seconds goes by fast, you've never held a crow pose (Bakasana). This arm balance is a great teacher of focus and stability. I guide my students through the preparatory steps to build the necessary arm and core strength.
This is not just a yoga day post, it's a celebration of friendship and progress. My friend Monica and I started our yoga journeys together, and here we are, holding a split-leg headstand variation.
Walking into the weekend with a synchronized headstand flow. This requires a lot of core control and communication. It’s an advanced practice that shows what’s possible when you combine strength, balance, and partnership.
Here are three ways to fire up your core and arms using a Swiss ball. These intermediate drills, including pike hips and knee tucks, are great for building the stability needed for advanced yoga poses and overall fitness.
Some days you do things that take your breath away. This video shows a dynamic flow that includes transitions into a headstand and other challenging poses, building both strength and stamina.
About this collection
If you have ever felt intimidated by a handstand, know that it is less about raw talent and more about specific, repetitive drills. We spend a lot of time on shoulder stability and core engagement before we ever attempt to kick up. Honestly, you will likely fall a few times, but that is where the actual learning happens.
Think of this cluster as your roadmap to moving better, not just looking cool in a pose.
Why Strength Matters
Many people think yoga is only about flexibility. In these sessions, we shift that focus to strength. Whether we are working on Bakasana (crow pose) or transitioning into a handstand, we use specific, controlled movements to build the muscles you need. I often incorporate drills with Swiss balls to fire up the core and arms—it is not glamorous, but it is the foundation that makes the bigger poses possible.
The Process of Progression
There are no quick fixes here. If you are starting from scratch, we look at where your body is today. We work on wrist health, shoulder mobility, and building the fearlessness required to be upside down. Whether we are in a studio at Aayana Yoga Academy in Jayanagar or doing a one-on-one session, the method stays the same: steady, consistent practice.
Who is this for?
This is for anyone who wants to move with more purpose. You do not need to be an advanced practitioner. I have worked with everyone from total beginners to people coming from a CrossFit background who want to integrate better flow and mobility into their routine. Come as you are, prepared to work hard, and ready to get back up if you fall. That is where the real growth is.
Radhika Digga
I’m Radhika, and I’m a big fan of falling—it’s how we learn. My classes are for anyone willing to put in the work to build serious strength, whether you are working on your first crow pose or fine-tuning your handstand.
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