Lesson Category: The Essential How-To Yoga Guide

  Supported Headstand or Sirsasana, can be a fun energising pose. This is one of the foundational inverted postures and is typically what students learn when they first get a taste of going upside down. At the same time it’s also one of the more difficult poses to master and, if done incorrectly, can cause … Read more

  This session builds strength in your arms, works on your alignment and cultivates the confidence you need to go upside down! Like its inverted sister variations such as Forearm Balance and Headstand, one of the major obstacle to Handstand is a natural fear of falling. So in this lesson, you will build towards a … Read more

  Flying Pigeon, also known as Eka Pada Galavasana is a challenging arm balance that requires a great deal of strength and openness in your hips and inner groin. However, once you master this pose, you will have fun with its related variations. In this yoga tutorial, learn to fly your pigeon pose with all … Read more

  Tripod Headstand is just one out of the many headstand variations you can try! It is used repeatedly as a transition into and out of arm balances and can really spice up your vinyasa yoga class once you get the hang of it. In this yoga tutorial, learn how to build the strength and … Read more

  This is mash up of 3 arm balances – Crow Pose, Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana) and a hybrid arm balance combining the two together. Yogis struggle with these arm balances because of the flexibility and mobility it demands. In this yoga tutorial, you will learn specific prep positions to warm up your body to prepare … Read more

  Eka pada koundinyasana 2, EPK 2 for short is a pose dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II. It is a split-legged arm balance that is sometimes called the “flying splits” as it resembles a front split floating off the floor. This is a challenging arm balance as it demands strength and flexibility but is … Read more

  Eight Angle Pose or Astavakrasana is challenging arm balance the demands flexibility and strength in hamstrings, hips and back. This arm balance pose also requires core and arm strength but once you have mastered this pose, it becomes a fun transition to include in vinyasa yoga classes. In this yoga tutorial, warm up effectively … Read more

  Side Crow looks scary and if you chance upon it in class, it can feel intimidating to give it a go but some people actually find it to be easier than Crow Pose! If side crow is frustrating for you, this yoga tutorial will help, breaking down the pose and exploring variations and drills … Read more

  Crane pose, also known as Bakasana, is done with straight arms, knees in your armpits, and the buttocks as high in the air as possible. Though it looks like it’s all about arm strength, the key takeaways are actually learning where your center of gravity, how to mobilise your shoulder girdle strength, core and … Read more

  Crow Pose is often the first arm balance that yoga students tackle. Though it looks like it’s all about arm strength, the keys are actually learning where your center of gravity, how to mobilise your shoulder girdle strength, core and how to distribute your weight so that you can master this balance. The biggest … Read more