Inversions and arm balances
Handstands, forearm stands and headstands from my practice at home, on the terrace and at the gym.
Handstand against a paisley wallpapered wall at home, a small Buddha beside the mat.
Handstand at the wall in a hallway, a simple way to build strength upside down.
Walking up the wall into a handstand and rolling back down, a Saturday morning drill.
Handstand split in a doorway, one leg reaching to the frame for balance.
Headstand variations at home, moving the legs through different shapes while upside down.
Headstand leg variations in silhouette against bright curtains.
Forearm stand at the wall in a sunny corridor, hips stacked over shoulders.
Headstand with legs folded in lotus, balanced in front of my sofa.
Headstand practice in the free weights corner of the gym at Fitness First.
Scorpion style forearm stand on a teal mat, feet dropping towards my head.
About Inversions and Arm Balances
Most of these start at the wall. A doorway or a wall gives you safe feedback while your shoulders and core get strong enough to hold the line alone.
What is on this page
Handstands at the wall and in a door frame, forearm stands and scorpion style variations, headstands with lotus legs and leg variations, crow pose, lifts on blocks, and some aerial silk practice.
How inversions are usually learned
Handstands and headstands are usually learned in stages: shoulder and core strength first, then wall drills, then time away from the wall. My own videos show drills like walking up the wall into a handstand and rolling back down. Blocks help with arm balances like crow.
Is it for beginners?
Inversions are something you grow into. If you are new, start with the foundations, and the upside down work can follow when your body is ready.
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