Build Your Strength, Core & Inversions
You don't need to be super fit to start. We focus on building a strong foundation, step-by-step, so you can safely learn inversions and core-strengthening flows at your own pace.
Want to prepare for your headstand? Try these leg raises to build the core strength necessary for inversions. A strong core is the key to stability.
This is how we party on the weekends. A fun session with friends, practicing handstands, headstands, and backbends, supporting and motivating each other.
Add these exercises to your practice for a stronger core. This sequence includes variations of boat pose, leg raises, and side planks to build stability and strength.
A fun arm balancing flow in the park. This sequence moves through poses like Flying Crow and Tripod Headstand, challenging your strength and focus.
Inversions like Pincha Mayurasana make me feel silent, still, and strong. Going upside down changes your perspective and builds confidence and joy.
A playful take on practicing inversions. Here I am working on my handstand and forearm stand against a wall in Hampi, finding creative ways to use my environment.
A reminder that this body and mind is the instrument through which we experience life, so it has to be a priority. Here I am practicing a headstand in nature.
About this collection
In our sessions, we focus on the mechanics of movement, not just the final pose. Before attempting a headstand or arm balance, we work on controlled leg raises and core engagement techniques. It is all about building the stability you need to hold the pose safely, rather than forcing your body into a shape it isn't ready for yet.
Building Your Foundation
True strength in yoga isn't about how high you can kick your legs, but how much control you have during the transition. Whether you are working toward your first headstand (Sirsasana) or trying to steady your Flying Crow, I believe the process is the reward. We start with the basics—engaging your Bandhas, mastering Boat Pose variations, and building the shoulder stability required for inversions.
Why Go Slow?
I often see students rush into poses, risking injury. My approach is to move with awareness, using props if needed, and always listening to what your body is saying. It is perfectly okay if you wobble. We learn how to fall, get back up, and find our center. This method helps you build not just physical strength, but also the mental clarity needed to stay calm when you are upside down.
The Nature School Experience
Many of these inversions and core practices happen outdoors at our Sarjapur farm setting. Practicing on grass, surrounded by open skies and fresh air, changes the entire experience. It removes the pressure of a 'gym' environment and lets you connect with your practice in a way that feels grounding and raw. Whether you are joining for a fitness weekend or a specialized workshop, the goal remains the same: showing up for yourself, one breath at a time.
Saumya Mishra
Hi, I'm Saumya. I left my corporate life behind because I wanted work that felt like joy, not just a paycheck. I love helping students realize they are capable of more than they think—whether it's holding a steady headstand or just finding a bit of calm in a busy day.
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