--- title: "Mastering Headstands & Arm Balances in Bengaluru" description: "Learn safe headstand and arm balance techniques with step-by-step yoga guidance. Build core strength and confidence in your inversion practice with Saumya." canonical: https://mytribe.in/saumyamishrayoga/group-private-yoga-classes/mastering-inversions-headstands-arm-balances last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Mastering Headstands & Arm Balances Step-by-Step Tribe Verified · In-person inversion workshops held in Bengaluru. By [Saumya Mishra](https://mytribe.in/saumyamishrayoga) · Available Online; In-person sessions in Bengaluru · ₹500 per session (estimate) Part of [Group & Private Yoga Classes](https://mytribe.in/saumyamishrayoga/group-private-yoga-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/saumyamishrayoga/group-private-yoga-classes/gallery) Turning your world upside down can feel intimidating, but it is deeply empowering. I help you build the foundation—arm strength, core engagement, and the confidence to lift off safely. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Let's learn Sirsasana, or headstand, step by step. I will guide you on how to set up your foundation, engage your arms and core, and lift up with control. Remember to always rest in child's pose afterward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/382cc2d4-a400-4ea7-9c7d-4facd70d6955) - [Video: Here are three super useful drills to strengthen your headstand. We work on dolphin pushups for arm strength, scapula lifts to learn shoulder engagement, and walking in and out to build core control. Practicing these consistently will make a huge difference.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58bb2e53-f72b-45f7-9c34-943dc4d3d673) - [Video: This video breaks down the headstand into eight simple steps, from setting your foundation to lifting off. I always remind my students to be comfortable in one step before moving to the next. It’s a journey, not a race.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a0543b4-68d0-4d2b-a88c-0ad743fe18c8) - [Video: Let's learn how to get into a tripod headstand. I will show you how to find the crown of your head, create a stable base with your hands, and engage your shoulders to protect your neck. We will move slowly, bringing the knees to the arms before lifting up.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3550fe3-7f58-4146-9c21-5350c00ec1ec) - [Video: Once you are comfortable with the basic tripod headstand, you can explore different entries. This video shows three ways to enter: from a tuck, with straight legs (pike), and from a wide-legged straddle. These variations add a fun challenge to your practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0fe74eaa-c3ca-49f9-8cca-e1d7c0042d97) - [Video: This is a more advanced transition from Crow Pose (Kakasana) to a tripod headstand. It requires a lot of control and strength. Before you attempt this, make sure you are very comfortable holding both poses separately.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e0c7533-0b2e-47ef-8603-a339ac4c8df4) - [Video: Pincha Mayurasana, or forearm balance, is a beautiful and challenging inversion. This video offers a few tips to get stronger, like building arm strength with dolphin pose and using your hands to grip the mat for balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c4f5f1f-8e21-4ec0-81f1-d7b12c904e29) - [Video: This is the same Pincha Mayurasana tutorial, just a different view. Consistency is key for advanced asanas. If you want to learn, I can guide you in my online classes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/07f1e9a3-4264-4909-b8d6-49ff8f2e9b15) - [Video: This is a slow-motion look at the Pincha Mayurasana, or feathered peacock pose. It’s a moment of pure focus and love for the practice. Inversions like this teach us so much about balance, both on and off the mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/74c8adb0-6b9a-4b94-b90c-5998746a378a) - [Video: Even on days when I feel physically weak, I find strength in my practice. Here, I am attempting a pike lift into Pincha Mayurasana. It’s a reminder that our bodies are strong and capable, and we should fill our lives with gratitude for what they can do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bda1e9d5-9937-4935-99e9-5afd363c88da) - [Video: Let's explore the transition from headstand into a scorpion forearm balance. I will show you how to use the wall for support as you begin, and then how to practice it without the wall. This requires deep back flexibility and shoulder strength, so please go at your own pace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/16ba2f84-e419-47cf-b3e4-9f63fd631be3) - [Video: Here is how we can practice Padmasana (Lotus Pose) in a headstand. This is an advanced variation that requires good hip flexibility and a very stable headstand. I break it down slowly, showing how to bring one leg at a time into the pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5d9d549-cef7-4874-a6ec-6f849508928c) - [Video: Let's learn Kakasana, or Crow Pose, a foundational arm balance. I will guide you on hand placement, shifting your weight forward, and lifting your feet off the ground one at a time. Remember to look forward, not down.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e84140d-ec17-4e0a-9fdc-fc88a6bbab28) - [Video: This is a reminder to celebrate what our bodies can do. Here I am practicing Kakasana (Crow Pose). Our bodies allow us to move, run, and practice yoga. They deserve to be celebrated with all their perfect imperfections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b0181fbe-780b-4561-9213-3f7936c27564) - [Video: Here is a step-by-step breakdown of Astavakrasana, or Eight Angle Pose. This arm balance looks complex, but with the right technique and hip-opening preparation, it becomes accessible. I will show you how to use blocks to help you lift off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49e7406c-61ff-46dd-a3d1-be337d3c3c43) - [Video: Vasisthasana, or side plank, is a wonderful pose for building arm and core strength. This tutorial covers the classic pose and several modifications, whether you want to scale down with your knee on the floor or scale up by lifting your top leg.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7274184a-3012-4757-84f4-5daa01a9a589) - [Video: Here are more modifications for Vasisthasana (Side Plank). You can scale up or scale down depending on what your body needs today. We explore variations like tree legs and even transitioning into Wild Thing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b748eca8-3d8c-444e-b3a1-060215535d34) - ![A still moment in Vasisthasana, or Side Plank. This pose is a great reminder that you are strong and amazing just the way you are.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/279744d3-ea22-49cd-b85b-59eb12b81966) - [Video: A little arm balancing fun in the park. This flow sequence moves through different arm balances and inversions, playing with strength and stability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/537895f1-ec00-41b1-9baa-9ac5191d4c8a) - [Video: This is a dynamic movement flow that incorporates both a headstand and chaturanga push-ups. It shows how we can build strength and fluidity in our practice. Spots are open for my online classes if you would like to join.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e44db0a5-0f96-4602-8432-290018d4da92) - [Video: A morning Sirsasana practice in front of this beautiful Shiva art in Hampi. Inversions help regulate our systems and bring a sense of confidence. Om Namah Shivaya.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6048ec14-5bf2-4662-afc6-8bf67c20cdc2) - [Video: This is my personal progress in Pincha Mayurasana from 2019 to today. I am proud of this growth, not just physically but emotionally. Remember to appreciate the journey that no one else sees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/724df1d2-06df-4435-9b00-3d15cde3c902) ## About Mastering Inversions: Headstands & Arm Balances Many of us fear inversions because we focus on the final pose rather than the preparation. In my sessions, we don't just jump into a balance. We work on specific drills like dolphin push-ups and scapula lifts to ensure your neck and shoulders are truly ready to support you. If you are feeling nervous about falling, we start with wall support or blocks until your body feels steady and strong enough to lift on its own. Inversion practice is a journey of patience and steady progress. Whether you are aiming for your first Sirsasana (Headstand) or working towards advanced arm balances like Astavakrasana (Eight Angle Pose), the approach remains the same: listen to your body. My goal is to break these poses down into small, manageable steps so you are never overwhelmed. ### Why Build an Inversion Practice? Going upside down shifts your perspective, literally and figuratively. It builds immense core strength, improves blood circulation, and trains your focus. However, it requires a stable base. This is why we dedicate time to strengthening the arms and upper back before taking our feet off the floor. ### How We Practice Together: - **Foundations First:** We start with foundational arm balances like Kakasana (Crow Pose). Mastering your hand placement and learning to shift your weight forward is the key to all advanced inversions. - **Drills:** I provide specific exercises like scapula engagement and core stability work that you can practice daily. Consistency in these micro-movements is what makes the final lift possible. - **Safety:** We use props such as yoga blocks and the wall. There is no rule that says you must practice without support. My role is to help you find the variation that serves your body today, not the version you saw on social media. ### Join a Workshop in Bangalore While I offer online sessions, my in-person workshops in Bangalore are the perfect space to dive deeper. In these intensive sessions, we get hands-on with anatomy checks and partner-assisted spotting to help you overcome mental blocks. If you are ready to explore your strength, check my schedule for upcoming pop-up events at local studios. ## About Saumya Mishra I quit my corporate job in 2019 because I wanted to find joy in movement, not just a paycheck. Yoga taught me that my body is strong and capable, and I love helping my students discover that feeling when they finally lift off the mat. It is not about the perfect pose, but about growing the trust you have in yourself. 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