This week’s theme is all about building strength, trust, and steady focus as we work toward Handstand. Inversions ask us to shift perspective—physically and mentally—so rather than rushing to get upside down, we’ll focus on creating a solid foundation from the ground up.
We begin low and slow, warming the body with intentional movement and breath. Starting in a tabletop variation and Child’s Pose, we connect to the hands and shoulders—our base for the practice ahead. From there, we gradually build heat through Downward Dog and dynamic lunges, creating space through the hamstrings and strength in the legs.
As we approach our peak pose, Handstand, the emphasis is not on “getting up,” but on how we get there—pressing through the hands, emphasizing reaching & lifting up through the legs, and navigating steadiness with control and focus. Whether you kick up, float, or simply practice at the wall, every variation is part of the process.
We close with gentle folds and rest, allowing the body to integrate the work and the mind to settle.
Puttering:
- Balancing Table
- Child’s Pose
- Downward Facing Dog
- Three Legged Dog (Keeping Hips Squared Off)
- Crescent Lunge
- Standing Wide Legged Forward Fold
- High Lunge
- Mountain Pose
Standing Poses:
- Warrior II
- Peaceful Warrior
- Triangle Pose
- Extended Side Angle
- Half Moon Pose
- Side Plank
Balance & Twists:
- Tree Pose
- Warrior III
- Pyramid Pose
- Standing Wide Legged Forward Fold
- Salabhasana
Peak Pose (Inversion): Handstand
- Handstand
Wind Down:
- Seated Forward Fold
- Bridge
- Supine Twist
Final pose: Savasana
