this class is gonna kick your ass on purpose—and the challenge is to let it. lean into the fire, let it burn away the doubt, and make space for something new to grow. it’s not about being the strongest or the most flexible—it’s about showing up, staying present, and proving to yourself that you can do hard things.
recommended props: blocks
featured poses:
hero pose (virasana)
thunderbolt pose (vajrasana)
tabletop (bharmanasana)
gate pose (parighasana)
cobra pose (bhujangasana)
forward fold (uttanasana)
upward salute (urdhva hastasana)
mountain pose (tadasana)
halfway lift (ardha uttanasana)
plank pose (dandasana/palakhasana)
low plank (chaturanga dandasana)
downward dog (adho mukha svanasana)
three-legged dog (tri pada adho mukha svanasana)
lizard lunge (utthan pristhasana)
runner’s lunge/half split (ardha hanumanasana)
full split (hanumanasana)
headstand (sirsasana)
child’s pose (balasana)
reclined hero pose (supta virasana)
locust pose (salabhasana)
Up Next in yoga for headstands
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total restoration
the hardest part is getting to the mat—and you’ve already done that. since you’re here, let’s take a moment for stillness and sit with the truth that not everything goes the way we want. life is complex. you are complex—and that’s a beautiful thing.
recommended props: bolster, blocks, blanket
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foundations for headstand
inhale, exhale—let yourself melt like an ice cream cone in the sun. even if it gets a little messy, that’s part of the magic. in this short and grounding sequence, we’ll move through breath and foundational shapes to prep the body (and mind) for getting a little upside down. no pressure, just pre...
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lower body warm up
inverting your body means redistributing your weight in a major way—your hands become your feet, and your feet become your headspace. in this 30-minute class, we’ll prep the legs and hips to get you grounded, open, and ready to fly. no rush, just exploration.
recommended props: blocks, wall
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