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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

This Side Crow tip feels illegal to know 🤫 If you’ve ever been to a yoga class where the teacher offered side crow, you might have learned to balance your hips on both arms. That’s definitely one way to fly. But for most of us, practicing the pose like that feels heavy and cramped and can make transitions almost impossible. Instead we want to fly our side crow on just the ONE arm. It’s actually NOT harder than the other way. It’s ALL about the mechanics. Here’s how to make that happen: Swivel your hips to stack them directly over your supporting elbow. ✨ What happens when you do this? ✔️ You feel lighter in the pose. ✔️ You free up your other elbow, making transitions easier and smoother. ✔️ You feel like YOU CAN FLY. Check out the difference that tiny adjustment made in my side crow! 😱 When you focus on mechanics instead of muscling through, things click FAST. It’s truly not about strength but understanding how to position your body and joints the RIGHT way. Did this little hack blow your mind? ✨ Then you’re going to LOVE what’s coming next: I’m hosting a FREE week-long training next week with my team, where you’ll learn all the tiny details and the unique Yogi Flight Method® that will get you balancing FAST in the body you have right now. We’ll be hosting live workshops with personalized coaching to help YOU have the breakthrough you’ve been dreaming of! Ready to start 2025 FLYING?! 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to register and get all the details! . . . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogabreath #onandoffthemat #yogaforbeginners #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

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

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If you've ever been to a yoga class where the person next to you casually flowed through a transition like Chinstand to Eka Pada Koundinyasana B and back, and you just sat there gawking, wondering, "How is that even possible?!" I feel your pain! Some arm balances and inversions look so freaking superhuman that they make us not even want to try. Like, “On what PLANET could I do that?” The truth? THIS one. On this planet, you can do awesome shit like THIS 👆 (and so much more). I say that with my whole heart because turning “how the actual FUCK?” into “NAILED IT!” is exactly what I specialize in teaching. I've taught tens of thousands of normal humans how to take the 'WTF' out of their arm balance and inversions practice using a unique step-by-step method that makes flying possible really quickly, no matter where you're starting from. It’s time to stop gawking at your neighbors in yoga class and start doing cool shit in YOUR body because you are absolutely capable. Next week, I’m hosting a FREE week-long training with my team of arm balance and inversion pro coaches, and we want YOU there! You'll walk away with: ✅ The step-by-step method to unlock virtually any arm balance or inversion. ✅ Tips on how to fly in the body you have now without needing insane core strength or superhuman ability. ✅ In-depth hacks you've never heard before, and personalized coaching to help you level up your practice in record time! 🔴 It's your time to fly! Click the l!nk in my b!o sign up, and I'll send the details right over! . . . #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’s the MOST important thing in Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose (aka Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana B)? Getting your leg as high as you possibly can? or Keeping your pelvis aligned? You might hear different things from different teachers, but as a Yoga teacher obsessed with understanding how we can use our practice to build strength and prevent pain, I vote for option B (keeping your pelvis aligned). If you’re just swinging your leg up for the ‘gram, you’re likely dumping into your flexibility, which won't feel great over time. 😖 Rather than trying to be Elastigirl, here's what you wanna do. 👉 Ground through your standing leg and hug that outer hip IN. 👉 Stand up as tall as you can and THEN take your leg out to the side. If your leg doesn't straighten out fully, that's okay! Focus on maintaining the strength of the pose, and your flexibility will come over time. Yoga can be confusing. Especially when every teacher says something different, knowing what you should be doing in class can feel impossible. If you’re ready to stop feeling confused and practice with confidence in any yoga class, I’ve got you covered! 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No Bullsh*t Yoga Pose Library, where you'll learn in-depth cues, modifications, and progressions for more than 90 of the most common yoga poses! . . . #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 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

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

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

Yoga Philosophy 101: Episode 3, Asteya Welcome back to another episode of learning how to live your yoga off your mat. If you missed the first two episodes, scroll back in my feed to check out Episodes 1 and 2! In Sanskrit, Asteya means 'non-stealing.' If you've been following along with this series so far, you probably already know that practicing Asteya means so much more than just not taking what doesn't belong to you physically. Asteya asks us to go deeper and notice the subtle ways we “take” from ourselves or others without realizing it. 👉 When you’re late, you’re stealing time from those who were counting on you. 👉 When you compare yourself to others, you’re stealing joy from your own experience. 👉 When you mentally check out, you’re stealing presence and connection from the moment in front of you. When we look at life through the lens of Asteya, it allows us to shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance. We can then stop grasping for what we think we lack and instead honor all the richness we already have, creating a ripple effect out into the world. It’s not always easy, but it’s transformational. ✨ 🔴 Ready to dig deeper into Yoga Philosophy? Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No Bullsh*t Yoga Philosophy course so you can apply these life-changing principles and live your yoga! . . . #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

Struggling to catch balance in Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand)? A few weeks ago, I asked you guys on my stories which pose you were struggling with the most in your practice, and the #1 response was Pincha or Handstand. I get it!! I struggled with my inversions for YEARS before finally unlocking them in my practice. When I did, I realized what I learned on social media and in yoga class, for the most part, was wrong or significantly incomplete. Contrary to what we've all been told, I didn't need more core OR shoulder strength (and you don't, either)! I also didn’t need to hold a perfect pose at the wall for 20 seconds or whatever, before moving to the middle of the room. What actually made the difference for me was improving my shoulder mobility (playing with different hand options can help), understanding how the position of my neck affects everything else up the chain, learning to use my fingers as my braking system, and, most importantly, learning how to TRUST myself upside down! If you've been struggling to kick up to the wall or take your inversions to the middle of the room, chances are you're just missing a few KEY details like I was. And if you're ready to put all the pieces together and understand how to unlock epic poses in a way that makes sense in YOUR unique body, you're gonna love this 👇 I’m hosting a FREE week-long Arm Balance & Inversions training next week with my team of Yogi Flight School Coaches! You’ll learn the proven method that’s helped thousands of yogis fly in record time - no extra strength required. Come hang out with yoga ninjas from all over the globe as you: ✨ Learn the step-by-step details that will take the overwhelm out of your practice. ✨ Get real-time, personalized feedback from me and my team of coaches. ✨ Be AMAZED by what you can achieve in record time with the right approach! 🔴 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. This is THE training you won’t want to miss! . #armbalancetraining #yogabalancepose #yogabalanceact #yogaforbeginners #handbalancing #handstandtraining #yogastrength how to arm balance yoga, how to do handstand,

🤔 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

Tired of constantly asking, ‘WTF’ in your arm balance practice? If you can relate to this, 👆 you’re not alone. I know exactly what it’s like to feel frustrated, confused, and disappointed when you’re struggling, and your yoga teacher says, “Just keep practicing. It’ll come.” But when?! And more importantly, HOW?! Here’s the thing: practice matters, yes. But what most of us are never told (which keeps us stuck) is WHAT to practice to make these poses possible. It’s not about endless repetition and hoping things magically click one day because, really, when has that ever worked? It’s about understanding the right approach and specific details that allow you to fly. And if you’re never taught what those are, how often you practice won’t matter. If you’re ready to stop scratching your head every time an arm balance or inversion is called in yoga class, and instead feel empowered by knowing EXACTLY what you need to do to get your feet to lift (and STAY lifted!!)... Join me and my team for a LIVE week-long online training that will help you fill the knowledge gaps in your practice and get you flying FAST without needing more strength or flexibility. You’ll walk away with the specific details and techniques that will allow you to fly virtually any arm balance with confidence and ease! 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to sign up! We start January 6th! . . . #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

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

"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

Ready to FINALLY get your handstand, forearm stand, headstand, and other inversions balancing? Your yoga teacher probably hasn’t told you this, but balancing your inversions is a methodical, step-by-step process that doesn't involve you needing a stronger core or bigger shoulders. 99% of the time, if you’re not making the progress you want in your inversions practice, you’re most likely just missing the key pieces that make these shapes feel shockingly possible. And if you’ve been trying to learn how to do this on your own by saving every Instagram tutorial you see and spending an hour each week kicking up to the wall just hoping something sticks, you’re going to stay right where you are. The truth is when you don’t have step-by-step guidance or someone to give you specific tips based on your body and practice, you will never know what you need to change to see progress. The journey to balancing your handstand and other inversions doesn’t have to be frustrating or take years. It can be exciting, empowering, and happen mind-blowingly fast. If you’re ready to get the step-by-step guidance, unique cues, and tips to help YOU take your handstand off the wall fast, no matter how long you’ve been struggling or what type of body you’re in, I have something just for YOU! All this week, I’ve been hosting a FREE live Arm Balance and Inversions Training with my team of Yogi Flight School coaches, and today, we dug into the details of flying holy grail poses like Handstand. 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to snag the replay from today (and the last two days)! If you want to unlock your inversions practice, THIS is the online training you won’t want to skip! . . . #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

Are you wasting your energy? Without even realizing it, many of us are. We scroll endlessly (guilty!) or binge Netflix (also guilty) and wonder why we feel constantly drained. The fourth Yama (or restraint) of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - Brahmacharya - invites us to reflect on where our energy is used, and asks us to get curious about how we spend our time. Originally a requirement to be celibate as a yogi, Brahmacharya can be translated as 'behavior which leads to Brahman.' In yoga philosophy and Hinduism, Brahman is considered to be 'the creator' or energy of the universe. This ancient wisdom reminds us that how you direct your energy shapes your life, and the things you do daily will either bring you closer or farther from your highest self. Take a moment to think about some things you do regularly that leave you feeling drained, tired, and unfulfilled. And in what ways can you shift your energy to feel more aligned on and off your mat? When you begin to look at your life through the lens of Brahmacharya, you’ll see exactly how you need to shift to live a life that feels intentional and fulfilling. Interested in learning more about yoga philosophy and how everything we do on the mat connects to everything we do off the mat? 🔴 Click the l!nk in my b!o to check out my No Bullsh*t Yoga Philosophy course that breaks all of this down so you can start living your yoga today! . . #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