We’re getting to our core – we know, it’s not many people’s favorite inversion prep, but it is arguably the most important! This isn’t about making your belly look a certain way. This is about connecting to your strength and helping your vessel move safely. Everything you need is right in the center of you. Enduring is the point. (23:57)
Recommended props: blanket, jelly pads, or something to cushion your knees and a block
Featured poses:
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Half Boat Pose (Ardha Navasana)
Knees to Chest (Apanasana)
Table Top (Bharmanasana)
High Plank (Dandasana/Palakhasana)
Downward Facing Dog (Ardha Mukha Svanasana)
Forearm Plank
Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)
Legs Up The Wall (Viparita Karani)
Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
Up Next in Bottoms Up: Learn Inversions
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BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION: Get Grounded
Inhale, exhale – let your body melt like an ice cream cone, even if that means things get sloppy. We’re digging into the breath as we prepare to get upside down with 10-ish minutes of foundational poses. (13:21)
Recommended props: blocks
Featured poses:
Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Cat (Marjariasana... -
OPEN YOUR ENERGY: Take Up Space
Starting in Savasana? Say no more! Practice taking up space by listening to what your body is asking for. Settle into the process of opening your hips and your heart. (20:30)
Recommended props: blocks, strap
Featured poses:
Corpse Pose (Savasana)
Supine Twist
Happy Baby (Ananda Balasana)
Boat P... -
ENDURE THE PROCESS: Find Your Strength
We’re not going to pretend inverting isn’t hard – it IS hard, and that’s what makes the journey so important. Get ready to practice enduring with sun salutations and supported core work to help you take those first steps on the path towards getting upside down. All you’re being asked to do is lis...
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