Inversions
In Yoga, an inversion is defined as any pose where your heart is higher than your head. This includes those complex poses, such as Handstand and Dolphin Pose as well as more calming postures, such as Child's Pose and Legs Up the Wall Pose.
In these videos learn:
-Focused warm up and breath connection
-Strength and flexibility drills to develop a strong foundation
-Step by step guidance for entry into different arm balance and inversions using props and the wall
-The best way to start working on postures forearm balance, headstand and handstand as a beginner and an experienced practitioner
-Explore how to get over the fear of being upside down
-Have fun and find the joy in safely being upside down
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Inversion Warm Up
This warm up targets key areas of focus for a strong and stable inversion practice.We will set the foundation for developing a safe and effective practice targeting areas of the body such as wrists, shoulders, core, and hamstrings.
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Foundations of Flow - Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward facing dog)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward facing dog) is one of the most famous āsana (postures) in Yoga, but one of the hardest. In this practice Becca will break down the fundamental components and help you feel the benefits of a strong downward facing dog.
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Wrist and Hand Stretch and Release
This short practice targets those areas that get stressed through everyday activity to combat carpal tunnel and weak wrists. This sequence will reduce inflammation, increase range of motion in wrists, and improve flexibility in the small muscles of the hands, fingers, and forearms.
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Urdhva Dhanurasana - Wheel pose
Urdhva Dhanurasana is a deep backbending Yoga posture where the body arches backwards, supported by the hands and feet, creating a shape similar to a bow, with "urdhva" meaning upward and "dhanura" meaning bow in Sanskrit. You'll need to be by a wall and have two blocks (if you don't have blocks ...
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Headstand (Sirsasana) Prep
Working on headstand? Becca breaks down the components step by step.
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Flow to Sirsasana (Headstand)
Sirsasana, also known as the headstand, is a yoga pose that involves balancing on the head with the support of the arms. In this flow we work on warming up the body and creating strong foundations to work into headstand.
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Handstand Drills - Moving away from the wall and learning to fall safely
One of the biggest challenges of handstands its the mental fear, it's very normal! In this video we start to face the fear and move away from the wall, getting comfortable kicking up and learning how to safely fall to help you feel more confident. Remember, it takes a lot of practice so keep going!
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Handstand Warm Up and Drills
Whether you're a beginner, you're working your handstands or you already know how to, this video is the perfect warm up as well as a few of my favourite drills! These drills teach us how to create strong foundations from the beginning and how to safely work into handstands. Bring your mat next to...
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Pincha Mayurasana (feathered peacock pose)
Pincha Mayurasana, known as the Feathered Peacock or Forearm Balance, is a challenging Yoga pose that involves balancing on the forearms while extending the legs upward. This practice helps strengthen the upper body, improve shoulder mobility, and cultivate a sense of confidence.
