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You know it, you (might) love it. Let's talk about Pigeon Pose!🐦 Pigeon Pose is one of my all-time favorite hip openers. But for many of us, finding ease and even taking just a few breaths in this pose can feel like a BIG ask. If you struggle to get into Pigeon or feel like your body’s screaming at you once you’re there, these 3 tips might just change the game: 👇 🐦 Don't micromanage your body parts! It's time to toss out outdated cues like “bring your front shin parallel to the mat.” For most people (especially my tight-hip club), that’s just not realistic. Give yourself the freedom to do what feels good for your body! I like to point my toes and pull my foot closer to my groin. Find what works for YOU! 🐦 Forget the term "ass to grass." If you have a little space between your hip and the ground, ain't no thang! Pigeon pose brings you into a considerable degree of external hip rotation. If you don't have the space just yet, let gravity do the work, and your hip will open over time. You can always add a prop like a blanket or block underneath your hip to prop you up! 🐦 If Pigeon pose is simply not for you (for whatever reason), you have other options! A reclined figure-four stretch is an amazing alternative. It targets the same muscles but feels oh-so-lovely (and can feel easier on your knees). If you’re tired of fighting your body in yoga class, second-guessing every pose, or feeling like every teacher gives conflicting cues, then you NEED my No Bullsh*t Yoga Pose Library. Inside, you’ll find: ✅ Step-by-step breakdowns of 90+ of the most common yoga poses taught in a way that actually makes sense. ✅ Modifications and progressions for YOUR unique body ✅ Tips for using props to support and deepen your practice. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to get all the details! It’s time to OWN your practice and feel confident on the mat. . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility

For YEARS, I thought something was wrong with me. How come my heels are NOWHERE near the floor in Down Dog? Am I doing it wrong? NO! Your heels do not need to be on the floor in Downward Facing Dog (shocking, I know 🤯)! Whether or not you can get your heels to the floor is dependent on the openness of the backs of your legs - your hamstrings, your calves, and your Achilles tendons. And forcing the heels down is going to do very little other than overstretch the backs of our legs, OR have us compensate somewhere else, like rounding our spine to try and make the movement happen. But that’s not what downdog is about. This pose is about lengthening the back body and strengthening the upper body - where your heels land have zero to do with that. We can reach our heels TOWARDS the floor, but whether they ever touch matters not! It's time we stop forcing our bodies into the poses and start making the poses work for OUR unique bodies. Try it like this: 👉 Rather than thinking 'heels down,' push the ground away with your hands. 👉 Create length through your spine with bent knees (this will feel especially lovely for those of us in the tight hamstring club). 👉 Internally rotate your inner thighs. If you're ready to own your yoga practice, to learn how to modify and progress to meet your body exactly where it's at, and to feel empowered to step on your mat... 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No Bullsh*t Yoga pose Library, that breaks down over 90 of the most common yoga poses with unique, easy-to-approach cues and techniques. . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

Your core strength is NOT what lifts your feet in arm balances 🤯 I know that goes against everything you’ve ever been told online and in yoga class, but before you think I’m full of it and scroll away, let me tell you what DOES lift your feet. Physics and trust!! NOT strength! Getting your feet to lift (and stay lifted) is all about shifting your center of gravity (usually your hips) over your base (usually your hands), which requires you to leaaaan forward! This is where many of us get stuck because leaning super far forward on your hands is SCARY! It asks you to lean into fear and TRUST, not just yourself, but trust your body and TRUST that if you lean a little too far and nose-dive, you’ll be okay. That’s exactly why learning to fly is so transformative. When you break through that moment of fear on your hands and finally fly, you’ll be able to lean into trust and do the same off your mat. Ready to unlock ninja magic on your mat and in your life and dig into all the details that make arm balances and inversions possible without needing more strength? I’m hosting a FREE online arm balance and inversions training all this week! You’ll learn everything you need to fly in the body you have right now, receive personalized coaching to support you in your unique practice, and have access to an incredible community of ninjas from all over the globe! If you’ve been struggling to fly or don’t know where to start, NOW is your time! 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to sign up! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbeginners #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

You DON’T need crazy core strength to pike into headstand! First of all, how badass does piking into headstand look?! 🤩 I hear all the time, "Wow, your core must be SO strong to be able to do that!" And while I pick up some heavy weights when I remember to, that's NOT what allows me to pike. Secretly, piking into headstand is not about core strength at all. It's all about shifting one of the heaviest parts of your body (your hips) over and slightly behind your shoulders to create counterbalance for your legs. Watch my hips in this video 👆. When my hips are in front of my shoulders (closer to my feet), my legs feel like bricks (who turned up the gravity in here?!). When my hips shift slightly behind my shoulders—💥BOOM! My feet get light and lift effortlessly. Yes, you might need to put your feet on blocks or an elevated surface to make that possible, but….it’s still not a strength move! If you're muscling and grunting your way into your pike, your hips are likely just not in the right place! Getting your body to do incredible things upside down is about understanding the mechanics of how balance works in each pose. And if you feel like you need to muscle your way into ANY arm balance or inversion, I can guarantee you're likely missing a few key mechanics! If you're ready to learn the in-depth, step-by-step details you might be missing that make this and virtually any arm balance and inversion possible in ANY body, my team and I are hosting a FREE live training all this week! 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to sign up! We start TODAY, and I cannot wait to see you there! PS: If you can’t join us live, a replay will be sent out after each session. You have no excuses. Let’s fly! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbeginners #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

"How the F*ckery do I get my knees to stop sliding in Crow pose?!" Is this you? 👆 Feel like every time you come into Crow pose, your knees slip and slide all over the place? You’re not alone! I'm a yoga teacher who specializes in helping beginner and intermediate yogis master arm balances and inversions (FAST!), and this is hands down THE #1 question I get from my students. Most yoga classes don't have the time to break down arm balances like Crow pose in the detailed way you need. As a student, I know how frustrating it is to try and try without understanding why you’re not flying. The secret your yoga teacher probably hasn't told you? Keeping your knees on your arms has little to do with the amount of upper body strength you have! I'm going to blow your mind 🤯 with this one, so be sure to share this with a friend who’s also struggling with Crow pose! 👇 If your knees slide down your arms (towards your elbows), actively pull your knees UP to your chest. ⏪ ⏩ If your knees slide out to the sides, imagine you're holding a beach ball between your thighs and squeeze your knees IN. The most important part is prepping your body during the warm-up by practicing the same actions you'll do in the pose. If you’ve been struggling with Crow pose (or any arm balance) and feel like you’re missing the key details that make it possible in your body… I hate to break it to you, but you probably are! This is why I created my free Arm Balance Masterclass, where I break down all of this (and more) with detailed step-by-step instructions, unique cues, and tips that will finally make sense in your body. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check it out. You’ll be completely blown away by what you’re capable of with the right method and approach. I’ll see you in the training! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility

3 Things You NEED to Know About Half Moon Pose 👇 Half Moon Pose (Ardha Chandrasana) is one of my favorite standing poses in yoga. It'll test your balance and flexibility and is a really fun pose to use in transitions! Be sure to SAVE this post so you can try these tips in your next practice! 1️⃣ If you feel like your top leg weighs 50 pounds... Engage your glutes, flex your foot, and drive through your heel as if you're aiming for a karate kick. The more active your top leg is, the lighter it will feel! 2️⃣ Don't forget about your bottom leg! Keeping your top leg engaged will help keep you lifted, but your bottom leg is what keeps you stable in your Half Moon. Hugging the outer hip of your bottom leg IN allows you to open your top hip to stack it over the bottom, and voila! No more floppy, heavy Half Moon! 3️⃣ Take the ego out of the equation! If you want to CRY every time you come into Half Moon because you can't reach the floor but can't stay lifted, use a block! Blocks offer support by bringing the floor up to meet you so you can practice the pose in a way that feels good for your unique body! If you just learned something new about Half Moon and want even more detailed pose tips and modifications to help you practice confidently... 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No Bullsh*t Yoga Pose Library that breaks down over 90 of the most common yoga poses. It's the last yoga guide you'll ever need! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

Confused about hand placement in Downward Facing Dog or Plank? I’ve got you! 🙌 When I first started practicing yoga, I was so confused about how to position my hands in certain poses. I was constantly shuffling my hands around and spying on my neighbor to see if I was doing it 'right.' You may hear different things from different teachers, but there is no one-size-fits-all because how you place your hands depends on a few things unique to your body! 👇 1️⃣ Your carrying angle. Stand with your arms at your sides, palms forward. Notice how your forearms naturally angle outwards (or even inwards!) compared to your upper arms? That’s called your carrying angle! Everyone's carrying angle will look slightly different, but if yours is larger, a wider Downward Facing Dog might feel better than having your hands shoulder-width distance apart. 2️⃣ Your shoulder and wrist flexibility. If you have tighter shoulders when you try to lift your arms overhead, or have wrist discomfort when your forearms are supposed to make a right angle to your wrists (such as in plank pose), placing your hands so that your index fingers point toward the top of your mat (like many teachers cue) might feel a little restrictive. Instead, play with turning your hands out slightly so your index fingers point toward the top corners of your mat - that can make a huge difference for tight shoulders and any wrist tension you might be feeling! Play around and find what works for YOU. If you're constantly eyeballing your neighbor in yoga class and feel more confused than zen, I've got just the thing! My No Bullsh*t Yoga Pose Library goes in-depth on over 90 of the most common yoga poses, with unique, easy-to-approach cues and techniques, so you can stop scratching your head and truly own your yoga practice. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to get all the details! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility

Don't do another Triangle Pose until you read this!👇 Here are 3 things you NEED to know about Trikonasana (Triangle Pose): Triangle Pose is an expansive pose, but I often see people rounding their shoulders and collapsing forward to reach their lower hand to the floor. Let's fix that! 1️⃣ Face down, ass up is not the objective here! Think length, not depth. Imagine your spine is a slinky and create length through your torso. Let your hand land where it does naturally, and resist the urge to nose dive towards the floor. 2️⃣ Keep your core engaged. Feel like you're dumping weight into your bottom hand? Focus on lifting your top hand towards the ceiling. Think UP, not DOWN. 3️⃣ Ditch cues that don't make sense, like "Imagine your body is stuck between two panes of glass." This outdated cue can cause you to roll your top hip open, which puts stress on your inner groin. Let your top hip roll down naturally and focus on creating length through your side body. I know how frustrating it is to go to yoga and feel like you're constantly looking around and feeling confused about whether or not you're doing the poses 'right.' This is exactly why I created my No Bullsh*t Yoga Pose Library. It's the ultimate guide to understanding more than 90 of the most common yoga poses and feeling confident to practice them in a way that feels good in your unique body. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to get all the info! 👉 Don't forget to share this with a friend who loves yoga! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

Struggling with your inversions? Listen up!! It’s time to stop doing endless amounts of core work and saving every “holy grail exercises for handstand” Instagram post you see because honestly? That shit isn’t going to get you anywhere. Want to know what will? Understanding and applying specific techniques that make it so you understand every step of the pose. If you’re ready to learn exactly what that is and how YOU can unlock balance for yourself in the body you have right now, I’ll be hosting a completely FREE online arm balance and inversions training all week this week…. And it’s not too late to jump in! For the rest of this week, we will be digging into inversions specifically… Headstand tomorrow….Handstand on Friday. How to get it off the wall, how to get it TO the wall, how to find balance in the middle of the room, how to get over the fear of falling, and so much more. You’ll discover the Yogi Flight Method® that has helped thousands fly faster than they thought possible, and have an opportunity to get personalized coaching from my team and I and be blown away by what you’re capable of. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to register. I only run this training once a year! Let’s make some ninja magic happen! 100% online. 100% free. 100% a f*ckin’ good time. . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbeginners #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

Is core strength the key to balancing a handstand and other inversions? Nope! Contrary to popular belief, endless core work won't magically get you your handstand. Truthfully, if you have enough core strength to stand up and walk around, you already have what it takes to hold a handstand. Balancing your handstand (and really any inversion) in the middle of the room is about understanding three very specific things: 👉 The detailed mechanics of the pose and step-by-step actions that need to happen in your body. 👉 Using your fingers to help control, maintain, and readjust your balance. 👉 Trusting yourself upside down and being willing to go into the fear zone (the fear zone is where balance occurs!) It's not about your core strength, and it's definitely not about just kicking up and seeing what happens. If you're tired of doing endless bicycle crunches and wondering WHY balance isn't happening for you, you're just missing a few key pieces and the guidance you need to put it all together. The good news? That's exactly what I specialize in teaching, and I want to help YOU make your handstand dreams a reality. 🚨Yogi Flight School LIVE is open for enrollment until TOMORROW (January 13th). Jump in now and receive: ✨ Lifetime access to the most effective arm balance and inversions program, designed to get you flying in just weeks. ✨ Lifetime access to personalized coaching for YOUR unique body from me and my team of arm balance and inversion pros. (This is a total game-changer!) ✨ Access to our weekly live workshops for an entire year, where you'll learn the step-by-step details to unlock your handstand and 30+ arm balances and inversions! 🔴 Don’t wait! The doors close in less than 48 hours. Click the l!nk in my b!o to get all the info! Let’s fly! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbeginners #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

🚨Nobody is talking about how crucial Mulabandha is in yoga! 🧘‍♀️ You're probably thinking, "Mula-WHO?!" Mulabandha, also known as your root lock (or pelvic floor lock), is one of many Bandhas - or energetic locks - in yoga. I won't be going into detail about all the Bandhas today (stay tuned for more!), but Mulabandha is the upward lift of energy from your pelvic floor that creates lightness and buoyancy in all areas of your yoga practice (especially your arm balances and inversions). So, how do we activate this magical energetic lock? Let's do it together! 👇 🧘‍♀️ Start in a comfortable seat on your heels. ✈️ Now picture this: You’re on a long-haul flight. You really need to use the bathroom, but… 1️⃣ It’s the middle of the night. 2️⃣ The person next to you is fast asleep. 3️⃣ BOTH bathrooms are occupied. 😰 Uh-oh! Now what? ❌ Don't pee on the plane! Engage your pelvic floor by squeezing the muscles that prevent you from going (#1 AND #2). Keep holding, and imagine you're reaching down through the inside of your body to lift everything UP. That upward lift is Mulabandha! Activating Mulabandha is especially important if you feel heavy, saggy, or like you're sinking onto your arms when you try to balance your hands. If you’ve been struggling with arm balances, feeling stuck in your practice, or just want to explore a new approach to flying, I’ve got something just for you. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my free Arm Balance Masterclass that will break down all the nitty-gritty details you need to start flying on your hands today without any prerequisites! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

This one phrase can transform your yoga practice 🧘‍♀️ Ever heard the term ‘monkey mind’? If you’ve ever stayed up at night replaying that one thing you said five years ago… you’ve experienced it. In a world full of yoga influencers handstanding in precarious places, it’s easy to forget that standing on your hands or contorting your body into fancy shapes is not the purpose of yoga. Patanjali wrote (or compiled) the foundational handbook for a lot of what we know about Raja Yoga today. To make it easier to remember, he created short verses called the Yoga Sutras. Out of 195 (196 depending on the translation!) Sutras, Sutra 1.2 is my favorite. It reads ‘Yogas citta vritti nirodhah’, which can be translated as ‘Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.’ In other words, yoga is QUIETING YOUR MONKEY MIND. It reminds us that our yoga practice exists not to teach us how to do cool shit (while that’s definitely a bonus) but to teach us how to be present with ourselves and not get involved with all of our unhelpful thoughts. So many of us get caught up in our stories about why we’re not good enough or strong enough, why we don’t deserve that job or that relationship, whatever it may be. Yoga Sutra 1.2 says, in not so many words, either you control your thoughts, or your thoughts control you. If you want to dive deeper into yoga philosophy and discover how your practice on your mat trickles into everything you do off your mat... 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No BS Yoga Philosophy Course that breaks down everything you need to truly live your yoga off the mat. . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

One of the most common questions I get from my students working on Headstand is, “Why can’t I get my legs all the way straight?” Before I get into it, I want you to remember that your Headstand still counts even if your legs aren't pencil-straight. Give yourself props just for getting upside down, because that alone is celebration-worthy! 🥳 If you’re feeling like the Leaning Tower of Pisa in your Headstand, here are 3 key things to keep in mind: 🍑 Squeeze yo' butt and actively pull your legs further overhead towards hip extension. Go slow and breathe! You'll know you're in the sweet spot when your legs get light and you feel as though you might tip over. 💪 If you go into a little backbend, engage your frontal core by pulling your front ribs DOWN towards your pubic bone (stay tuned for more on this later in the week!). 🤗 Hug your elbows in towards your face. A sturdy base = a steady inversion! If you’re constantly feeling stuck in your inversions, can't stay in the air for more than a few seconds, or struggle to get your feet off the ground, you're just missing the key details to make it happen. Plain and simple. Ready to put all the pieces together so you can start flying like the ninja you are? 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my FREE Inversions Masterclass where I break down the step-by-step techniques, mechanics, and cues to help you fly confidently in the body you have right now! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

One of the main tenets of yoga philosophy is NON ATTACHMENT. This means letting go of wanting things to be a certain way — and rather, accepting them as they are. This includes the job that doesn't serve us, the relationship we've outgrown, a specific outcome, the pose we want to nail, the award we want to win… you get the idea. This idea is deeply woven into our yoga practice and yoga philosophy. If you’ve been following my Yoga Philosophy 101 series, you're likely familiar with the Yamas & Niyamas, which are ethical principles or moral guidelines outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. The fifth Yama (or restraint) is Aparigraha, which translates to 'non-attachment.' The one truth of this life is that everything is always changing, and Aparigraha challenges us to meet each moment with an open heart rather than showing up with the expectation of a specific outcome. When we stop clinging to what we think life (or our practice) should look like and instead make peace with what is, we open the door to true freedom and joy in the present moment. So, here’s your challenge: 🧘‍♀️ The next time you step on your yoga mat, let go of expectations. Don’t obsess over nailing your handstand or making your practice look “perfect.” Instead, practice because it’s good for you and because 💡 Off the mat, when life feels chaotic, or you’re clinging onto a specific outcome, ask yourself: Can I let go and embrace what’s unfolding instead? These principles, when applied intentionally, can transform not just your yoga but your entire life. 🔴 Ready to explore yoga philosophy on a deeper level? Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No Bullsh*t Yoga Philosophy Course so you can start living your yoga today! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

If you've ever taken a yoga class before, you may be familiar with the cue "Pull your navel to your spine." What the heck does that mean?! The answer lies in your Transverse Abdominis (or TVA, for short)! 🧠 Your TVA is the deepest of your abdominal muscles, sitting just below your internal obliques. The TVA starts at either side of your spine, wraps around your torso, connects to your ribcage and ends at the middle line of your abdomen. This particular muscle is hugely important because it not only keeps your internal organs...internal, but it supports your pelvis and spine so you can stand upright (or upside down), walk, run, fly, breathe, and do all the badass things you do on and off your yoga mat. In short, the TVA cinches the sides of your waist IN and the front of your belly to the back of your body, much like a corset would. Want to feel it in action? Try this: ✨ Place your hands on your waist. 🌬️ Inhale deeply and feel your belly expand into your hands. 🌟 Exhale slowly and imagine lacing up the corset, cinching everything in as you draw your navel towards your spine and your side ribs in and up. The next time your yoga teacher cues you to "pull your navel to your spine," think about your corset muscle working to stabilize and see if you feel the difference! What other yoga cues do you hear often that make you scratch your head? Drop them in the comments below, I'd love to help! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

Say goodbye to wrist pain in your yoga practice! This isn't talked about enough, but if you dread Downward Facing Dog or feel like your wrists are going to break every time you're in Plank or Crow pose, it's most likely because of how you're placing your hands on the floor. You won't learn this in most yoga classes, but the two keys to reducing wrist pain in your yoga practice are (1) engaging your fingers and (2) shifting your weight out of the heels of your hands. Think about it – when you're balancing in Tree Pose, your foot, toes, and lower leg muscles are actively working to support you, right? The same thing applies when you're balancing on your hands! Here are two different hand positions you can try if you struggle with wrist pain: 🐸 Hasta Bandha. Imagine you're a tree frog clinging to a branch. Spread your fingers wiiiide and grip your mat. 🕷️ Spider fingers. Grip your mat and then drag your fingers back like you're trying to pick up your yoga mat. If you've ever seen professional hand balancers, this is their go-to for creating control on their hands! Both activate and help you create stability and control on your hands while preventing wrist pain. If you give them a try, let me know in the comments which one you prefer! Want more pro tips to help you get out of and prevent wrist pain in your practice? 🔴 Head over to my 'Wrist Tips' playlist to check out my top tips for wrist pain! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

Tipping over when you try to do Mermaid Pose? Mermaid pose is a gorgeous back-bendy variation of single pigeon - one of my favorite poses. While mermaid pose looks graceful and elegant, sometimes getting into it can feel anything but 😩. If you're constantly toppling over, here are a few tips to help you find stability in your mermaid pose. 🧜‍♀️ Check out the placement of your front knee. Shifting your knee slightly to the outside of your shoulder increases the surface area of your foundation and can give you a much more stable base. 🧜‍♀️ Push your front shin DOWN into the mat. This simple shift engages your pelvic floor to provide stability and keep you lifted UP! 🧜‍♀️ Bonus tip: use props! Slide a block or blanket underneath your front hip to quite literally prop you up and offer some additional support! Give these a try and see if you notice a difference! If you want more detailed tips and pose breakdowns like this 👆, you NEED my No Bullsh*t Yoga Pose Library! With detailed step-by-step instructions, modifications, and progressions for over 90 yoga poses, you’ll feel empowered to practice in a way that feels amazing for YOUR body. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check it out! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbeginners #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

This 1️⃣ Adjustment Will Transform Your Inversions! If you’re struggling with a banana back in Handstand or Pincha, this is for you! Before I say anything else, I want to preface by saying that having a slight backbend in your inversions isn’t necessarily a bad thing! I’m not here to preach “perfect” alignment, but being aware of what your body is doing can dramatically improve how your practice feels. 99% of the time, when a student asks me why they’re banana backing, it isn’t because they need stronger shoulders. It’s usually due to the position of their neck! If you tend to look far ahead while balancing, try this: 👉 Shift your gaze between your thumbs (in Handstand) or elbows (in Pincha) and see if you feel a difference! Want more pro tips just like this to help you really own your inversions practice? 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my free Inversions Masterclass that breaks down the nitty-gritty details of exactly how to fly these shapes in the body you have right now! You don’t need more core or shoulder strength. All you need is to understand the key pieces that make these shapes possible fast (and they are possible, fast)! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

🤔 Think endless core work will unlock your inversions? Listen very carefully... it won't. Seriously, can we please end the narrative that more core work is THE thing that will get you flying? The truth is, balancing Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand) and every other inversion has much more to do with mechanics, building mobility in the areas that need it, and engaging the body parts that allow you to fly than sheer strength. I know this goes against everything you've ever been told about inversions, but hear me out👇 Taking your forearm stand or handstand off the wall and flying them virtually anywhere boils down to understanding two key things: ✨ Warming up in a way that prepares your body and mind to know exactly what you're asking them to do when you get upside down. ✨ Learning the very specific details that make these poses possible without needing insane core strength or flexibility. If you're ready to stop doing endless core work and finally make sense of these poses in the body you have right now, join me and my team of Certified Yogi Flight School coaches online for a FREE week-long arm balance and inversions training. You'll learn our signature Yogi Flight Method® that has helped thousands of ninjas unlock balance insanely fast—without extra core work. If you've been struggling to fly, don't quite know where to start, or want to refine and level up your practice, this training is for YOU! 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to sign up! If you can't join us live, a replay will be sent out after each session. It's time. Let's fly! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbeginners #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

"What are the benefits of arm balances?" I've been getting this question a lot lately, and as someone who specializes in teaching and loves to practice arm balances, I LOVE this question. Beyond looking cool on Instagram, there are TONS of benefits to learning arm balances. To name a few... 👉 They bring us front and center with our fear. Let's face it. Fear is the number one thing that holds most of us back, not just in our practice. Looking your fear right in the eye and proceeding to do what scares you anyway builds courage and teaches you to trust yourself enough to go for the things you want in life. 👉 They remind us that learning anything is a process, and there WILL be failures on the road to and alongside success. Have you ever seen a baby fall and say, "Welp, walking's not for me"? Nope. They get up and try again. No overthinking and no stories. This practice reminds us that falling and failing is just part of the process. 👉 They're badass! Nothing is as empowering as knowing I can hold my entire body weight on my hands anywhere I want! AND they've helped me become pretty damn strong! I could go on and on, but the best way to understand how transformative arm balances can be is to try them for yourself! If you practice arm balances, I’d love to hear why below. What are the benefits for YOU? . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance

Alignment check: Ardha Chandra Chapasana 🌙 Ardha Chandra Chapasana (or Half Moon pose with a foot grab) is a pose I often see practiced incorrectly on Instagram. Sure, I could dump my chest towards the floor to bring my knee as high as possible, but this turns the pose into something different called Sugar Cane Pose. And while Sugar Cane looks pretty on the 'Gram, it’s not what we’re aiming for here. Instead of going for the splits, think of this pose as a mix between Half Moon (Ardha Chandrasana) and Bow Pose (Dhanurasana). 🌙 Just like in your Half Moon pose, you want to engage through your top leg and keep your knee in line with your hip. Once you feel stable in your Half Moon pose (a block under your hand can be helpful if you DON'T feel stable), reach back to grab your foot. 🏹 Just like in Bow Pose, kick your foot back into your hand (keeping the hip and knee in line) and send your chest forward. If you try this adjustment, let me know if you feel a difference! And if that blew your mind, and now you're curious to know what other poses you might have been practicing incorrectly... 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No Bullsh*t Yoga Pose Library. It breaks down over 90 of the most common yoga poses with: ✨ Cues that actually make sense (and none that don't). ✨ Modifications and progressions for each pose. ✨ Unique tips to help you practice in a way that feels empowering and good for your body. . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabalancepose #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbegginers #flexibilitytips #yogapracticeeveryday #handbalancing #yogatips #learnyoga #handstandtraining #yogastrength #yogaflexibility . how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand, crow pose yoga, balancing yoga poses, yoga arm balances for beginners, arm balance yoga class, learn yoga arm balance