Master Inversions and Arm Balances Safely
Turn your world upside down, step by step. From finding your balance in Crow Pose to building strength for handstands, we use props and wall support to practice safely.
Working on my handstand holds against the wall. This is a great way to build the shoulder and core strength needed for freestanding inversions. Every practice session makes you a little stronger.
A short handstand flow, playing with tucks and leg positions. Inversions are not just about strength but also about control and breath. This is my happy place.
Holding Pincha Mayurasana, or the forearm stand, with a block for stability. This prop helps keep the arms parallel and builds correct muscle memory. This video is sped up, the actual hold was 50 seconds of pure focus.
Finding my balance in Bakasana, the Crow Pose. This is one of the first arm balances most people learn, and it's a fantastic confidence booster. It's all about trusting your hands.
A little transition from Crow Pose (Bakasana) to Chaturanga. Flows like these help build stamina and control, making your yoga practice more dynamic.
Playing with a transition from Crow Pose to Tripod Headstand. This is an advanced flow that requires a lot of core control and awareness. We can build up to this together.
A dynamic flow sequence: from Crow Pose to Headstand, and then into a push-up. This is how we build strength and fluidity in our practice.
A beautiful outdoor session combining a reverse prayer seal, a forearm stand (Pincha Mayurasana), and a deep bow pose. Practicing in nature just hits different.
Using a chair and the wall to safely practice forearm stand variations. Props are amazing tools to explore advanced poses without fear of falling.
Here's a screenshot from an online class, showing how I use a strap and the wall to teach handstand alignment. This ensures my students practice safely and effectively.
About Inversions & Arm Balances (Ulta Pulta Fun!)
It is not about jumping into a handstand. It is about shoulder stability. I use blocks and the wall to ensure your alignment is spot on before you ever try to lift your feet. This way, we ensure you don't break, you just bend.
Arm balances and inversions like the Crow Pose (Bakasana) or Headstands look aesthetic, but they are results of consistent work. In my practice, we don't rush. If you are starting from zero—like I did when I couldn't even do knee push-ups—we focus on the foundational strength first.
We will use props like yoga blocks, straps, and wall support to build your confidence. The wall is your best friend when learning to invert; it allows you to feel the weight distribution without the fear of falling. We break down complex flows, such as transitioning from Crow to a tripod headstand, into manageable steps. This is about building core control, not just showing off a pose. Whether we are doing this online or in person in Bengaluru, the goal remains the same: steady progress, real-time form correction, and a disciplined approach to your mat.
Priya
I'm Priya. Two years ago, I couldn't do a handstand to save my life, so I get the fear. I am not here to push you into poses; I am here to build the discipline and strength so your body gets there on its own.
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