Mastering Advanced Poses with Props

This is Salambha Sirsasana, or supported headstand, made easy for everyone. Using wall ropes for support removes the fear of falling and pressure on the neck, so you can enjoy the calming and focusing benefits of this inversion.

This is one of my favorite ways to teach inversions for thyroid health. Using the wall ropes for a supported pose allows the body to relax completely, maximizing blood flow to the thyroid gland and promoting hormonal balance.

This video demonstrates five easy ways to approach Chakrasana (Wheel Pose). By using props like a bench and a chair, I help you build the strength and flexibility needed to make your spine supple and open your chest.

Sirshasana (Headstand) has incredible benefits, from reducing headaches to improving circulation. Here, I show several ways to practice it with props, ensuring you can safely increase blood flow to the brain and thyroid gland.

Known as the "King of Asanas," Sirsasana can be intimidating. This video shows how to use a prop to perform the inversion safely, which helps reduce pressure on varicose veins and improves circulation throughout the body.

Here are two simple ways I teach Chakrasana (Wheel Pose) using props. Whether it's a specialized bench or a simple chair, these tools provide the support needed to open the back and improve digestion without strain.

The Scorpion Pose (Vrischikasana) is an advanced backbend and inversion. I use this padded bench to help students do the pose with ease, building balance, strength, and confidence in their practice.

People often confuse Viparita Karani and Sarvangasana. This image shows the difference, demonstrating how I use props in both poses to achieve the desired alignment for benefits like thyroid stimulation and mental calmness.

Feeling uneasy about inversions? Try this progression for building handstand strength. I start students on their forearms and knees and guide them toward kicking up against a wall, building the core and arm strength required.