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description: "Learn safe, step-by-step inversion techniques with Shri Thorat. Master headstands and handstands through precise alignment and expert guidance in Ghatkopar, Mumbai."
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# Mastering Inversions: From Studio to Summits

Tribe Verified · 12 years of personal yoga practice

By [Thorat Yogashala](https://mytribe.in/shrithorat_yoga) · Online classes & in-person at Ghatkopar East and Powai · ₹1,500 per session (estimate)

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Inversions are not just about showing off; they are about freedom from fear. Whether you are finding your balance in our Ghatkopar studio or on the cliffs of the Sahyadris, I teach you to find safety and stillness upside down.

## Photos and videos

- [Video: A glimpse into our Ghatkopar studio, where students work on various asanas, from arm balances like Ashtavakrasana to inversions like pole-assisted headstands.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/26bbbae6-88f5-4f35-a648-64adcd171776)
- [Video: Guiding a student through Padma Bakasana (Lotus in Crane Pose), an advanced arm balance that transitions from a headstand. This requires immense core strength and balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5e84ebc8-36b6-4e4d-8057-543e4250857b)
- [Video: A class focused on arm balancing, featuring students practicing handstands and chinstands. We build the foundational strength and alignment needed to fly.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3b2af3de-0170-40d6-8acd-c4f8f076b0a3)
- [Video: Finding a moment of peace and a new perspective with a headstand on Sondai fort. Yoga is not confined to the mat; it's a way of connecting with nature and myself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b439c9b-3cf7-4b62-8288-4b6d4b5edf76)
- [Video: I love practicing inversions anywhere, anytime. Here's a headstand on Sondai fort, overlooking the Morbe Dam. Facing your fears is the only way to conquer them.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/705c72b8-9095-4598-863c-b18fed292e4c)
- [Video: Students practicing Sirsasana (headstand) variations in our Powai studio. We focus on building a stable foundation to hold the pose with ease and control.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/72f11aaf-2bca-4d4a-9d07-75daacbb3bd7)
- [Video: An inversion at sunset. Practicing a headstand in nature, with the sky as my canvas, is a form of meditation and gratitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4f0e782c-897a-420a-8aac-603842472812)
- [Video: A group headstand with my students at Korigad Fort. Sharing our practice and love for yoga and the mountains is what our community is all about.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9dbb3746-bc95-4a60-acb4-bcf9c0753014)
- [Video: Peak happiness is finding balance in nature. A headstand on a bridge over a river at sunset is a perfect moment of connection and tranquility.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49b38f14-cde2-40e5-b7cc-94a565c10ef5)
- [Video: Keep calm and engage your core. A student practices a tripod headstand variation, building the strength and control needed for more advanced inversions. across the green meadows of the Sahyadris. Nature is the best yoga mat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/12f61554-d246-4d09-b43c-1fe6705942c7)
- [Video: Finding my balance amidst the breathtaking views of the mountains. A headstand in nature is a powerful reminder of our connection to the earth.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fde86eec-8d5b-49cc-ac6a-79048eeb5710)
- [Video: Embracing the fog and the elements with a headstand in the Sahyadris. Yoga teaches us to find our center, no matter the external conditions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b001b06e-fbf8-416f-acf6-7db52110b1cf)
- [Video: I teach what I practice. Here, I'm doing a headstand in a flowing river. It's about overcoming fear and finding stability even when the ground beneath you is moving.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88861a17-cf78-42bf-9274-f076ee7f698f)
- [Video: A glimpse of our Sirsasana practice, where students are not just performing the pose but mastering it, holding for extended periods to turn it into a meditative practice.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c6af86c-d944-4567-8553-2869ad031aa4)
- [Video: A snapshot from our class, showing students working on headstand variations and other challenging poses like Rajakapotasana.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5d1b8c00-877e-47f1-90b9-d13eec9d98c8)
- [Video: A Sirsasana practice at the historic Shivneri fort. Connecting with our history and culture through the practice of yoga is a powerful experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/35500365-3764-4d08-9105-0e1af9f1b1b5)
- [Video: Students practicing Pincha Mayurasana (Feathered Peacock Pose) preparations against the wall. This inversion builds incredible shoulder and upper back strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79974800-88d9-4203-9d7e-b957bf248363)
- [Video: A handstand preparation class, with students using the wall to build strength and get comfortable being upside down. This is a key step to mastering the pose.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01eeaa63-044b-4600-9ed7-796d288428c0)
- [Video: Students holding Sirsasana for up to 10 minutes. We don't just practice poses; we work to master them, building mental and physical endurance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a370327-bc95-42a4-8cfe-1df58f67e2c6)
- [Video: A student practices a headstand against the wall, focusing on alignment and building the confidence to eventually move away from the support.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b02bd5b-a8a4-4b51-b51d-80475c2a5139)
- [Video: There was a time people said I couldn't even stand on my own two feet. Now, I find my balance upside down. Practice is my prayer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69540df4-6f4d-4229-814b-4a5adbe3dd25)
- [Video: A high plank variation used in our handstand preparation classes. This drill is excellent for building the core and shoulder strength essential for all arm balances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bac56f39-ef2b-4081-a517-5f53d9ac69b1)
- [Video: Students mastering the headstand, aiming to hold it as a meditative posture. The real work begins after you achieve the pose, focusing on stillness and breath.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e83f917-7e92-4bf1-9cd5-6166da063c04)
- [Video: A student achieving her first unsupported headstand in her very first inversion class. With the right technique and a little courage, anything is possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a0e31f1-ccb7-467c-9781-a6ceca77d9c7)
- [Video: A student practices the transition from a tripod headstand to crow pose, a dynamic flow that builds strength and control.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2380d121-47d4-4cec-ac95-c321d27f1ad1)
- [Video: A demonstration of the transition from Bakasana (Crow Pose) to a tripod headstand. This flow combines arm strength, core control, and balance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7006a74-9f8d-4996-8270-a01ce7240f26)
- [Video: Being strong is a choice. Here, I'm teaching a handstand, a pose that builds not just physical strength but also a powerful mind-body connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bde894a5-ccae-49f5-a75f-9934ae28fff2)
- [Video: My practice is my prayer. Here I am performing my first sadhana, a headstand, in my new studio in Ghatkopar East, marking the occasion with gratitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1af0e736-025f-4b64-9976-89896706b1a9)

## About Mastering Inversions: From Studio to Summits

Inversions are rarely about brute strength; they are about alignment. In my classes, we use specific props like wall ropes and blocks to break down the mechanics of a headstand so you are not just flailing, but learning to control your center of gravity. Whether we are practicing at the Ghatkopar studio or out on a trek, the goal remains the same: steadying your breath so you can hold the pose without fear.

### Why Flip Your Perspective?
Inversions like Sirsasana (headstand) are often treated as the cool poses to post on social media. But for me, they are a practice of freedom—azadi from the fear of falling. When you turn upside down, the world changes. You face the blood rushing to your head, the instability, and the urge to rush back down. My teaching focuses on overriding that panic. It is not just about the pose; it is about finding sthirata (stability) in the chaos.

### The Step-by-Step Approach
I do not believe in just trying. If you are a beginner, we start with the wall and ropes to understand spinal traction. We do not jump into handstands. We build core strength through Ashtanga vinyasa and arm balances like Bakasana first.

*   **Foundation:** We focus on wrist strength, shoulder opening, and core engagement before we ever take your feet off the ground.
*   **Props:** We use Iyengar-style wall ropes, blocks, and belts. These are not shortcuts; they are teachers that help you feel where your body should be.
*   **Fear Management:** Whether you are in our Ghatkopar studio or joining me on a trek to the Sahyadris, I am there to spot you. We learn to fall safely so you can eventually learn to fly.

### Join the Practice
Whether you want to join our group batches in Ghatkopar East and Powai or need personal therapy for injury management, my door is open. If you have been scared to try an inversion, that is exactly why you should start.

## About Thorat Yogashala

I am Shri Thorat. For me, yoga is a journey of freedom—a way to move past the bondages of the mind. I teach what I practice, whether it is in the studio or out in the mountains.

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