After I shared my recent article about alternative arm positions in pincha, I got quite a few comments and emails recommending different prop setups for forearm stand (click here if you have not had the chance to check the article out yet!).

A lot of people suggested using straps around the upper a...

For the longest time, I thought my forearm stand problem was a strength problem.

Every time I kicked up into pincha, my elbows would slide apart, my chest would drop toward the floor, and my face would end up much closer to the ground than felt comfortable. No matter how much I tried to “hug everyt...

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If you've been working through the drills from Part 1, you've already started building the foundation your handstand needs (prepped wrists, stable shoulders, engaged core, aligned pelvis, and a solid exit strategy).

But this is important: handstand isn't a one-and-done kind of deal. ...

If you've been kicking up to handstand over and over hoping that this time will be the time you finally stick it...I've got news for you.

You probably won't.

Why? Because you can't progress with just repetition alone. You need to prepare properly.

Handstand isn't just about being strong enough or...

Ever been in yoga class, heard your teacher cue, “Crow pose…grab a block!” and instantly thought, "Okay but…why? And what exactly am I supposed to do with this rectangular mystery object?"

Same.

Blocks are one of the most useful tools in yoga (especially for arm balances) but most of us were never...

Ever peeked at a headstand and thought, “Cool… but my neck might actually snap if I try that”?

I hear this at least three times a week from students. The fear usually goes like this: “I want to practice headstands, but my neck can’t handle it.”

And honestly, it makes sense. If you haven’t learned ...

Going upside down should feel like controlled flight, not a battle with your own shoulders. But if your shoulders are tight, your lats stiff, or your overhead mobility limited, handstands, headstands, and forearm stands can feel impossible.

The challenge usually comes from shoulder flexion, which i...

So you’ve got crow pose. You’ve got one-legged crow. But when it comes to moving from one to the other, your brain is somewhere between, “WTAF” and “why is gravity so cruel?”

Here’s the thing most teachers won’t tell you: this transition isn’t about raw strength.

It’s about physics, weight distributio...

Twisting arm balances aren’t just for show. These poses require coordination. Your spine needs to rotate, your side body has to engage, your arms have to hold you steady, and your legs have to lift. ALL AT ONCE. It’s like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube while standing on a tightrope. It's no wonder e...

Ever tried moving from one arm balance to another in yoga class, only to end up face-first on your mat, wondering if your body forgot it even had arms?

That was me for years. I’d launch into an arm balance, aim for a smooth transition to something fancy, and promptly faceplant. Meanwhile, the perso...