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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quick headstand warm-up
ready to flip your perspective? this short, energizing flow will get you upside down without overthinking it. we’ll warm up, build strength, and play with headstand—no pressure, just movement. grab a block (or whatever you have for support), roll out your mat, and let’s get into it.
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prepare to headstand
today, we’re going upside down… away from the wall. you got this! maybe your feet stay on the ground, maybe you just watch, maybe you fall—every bit of it is part of the process. we’ll warm up with heart openers and standing postures before building the strength and confidence to explore headstan...
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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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