Advanced Practice: Inversions & Arm Balances

This is what the middle looks like. The journey to a stable handstand is full of wobbles, and that's where the fun is. It's about progress, not perfection.

The forearm stand, or Pincha Mayurasana, has always been special to me. This hollowback variation is a deep backbend and inversion that still humbles me and teaches me about balance.

Celebrating some new gains in my practice. This video shows a drop back into a wheel pose and a kick up into a handstand, movements that have taken years of practice to build.

A new transition unlocked. This video shows a press from a tucked position to a pike handstand, a movement that requires immense core strength and control.

A small clip from a morning practice, precariously balancing in a stag leg handstand. This variation combines an inversion with a backbend, challenging both balance and flexibility.

Revisiting Viparita Dandasana, or inverted staff pose, after many years. This deep backbend and inversion was inspired by my students, reminding me that we all grow together.

There is great joy in achieving something that once seemed impossible. This handstand press with lotus legs is a magical moment where years of practice turned into progress.

My first practice of the year, getting excited about Pincha again. This session was about refining my form, keeping my elbows in, and working on a more controlled dismount.

The lessons from my training continue. Here I am practicing my Pincha Mayurasana entry and hold, with my dog Stella providing some much needed supervision.