Arm balance and inversion
workshop series
Saturday mornings, 8.30-10.30am
17th October, 14th November
Grayswood Village Hall
If arm balances and inversions feel out of reach—or like something you never quite have time to figure out in class—you’re not alone.
This workshop series is designed for yogis who feel stuck, unsure where to start, or tired of hearing cues that don’t quite translate in their body. Instead of rushing through poses, we’ll slow things down and break them into clear, manageable steps—so you can understand what’s happening and why.
Each session includes a targeted warm-up flow to build strength and flexibility, followed by focused pose breakdowns. You’ll receive individual coaching and optional hands-on assists to support your progress and help things click in your body.
Expect a supportive, down-to-earth space where questions are encouraged, options are always offered, and progress is built step by step.
Don’t worry if you can’t do these poses yet, that’s what these workshops are all about!
If you have some of these poses already, we’ll be able to get you feeling stronger and look at progressing to different variations and ways in and out of each one.
By the end of the series, you’ll feel stronger, clearer, and more confident in your practice—and more capable of lifting, balancing, and exploring upside down.
17th October - Side crow and koundinyasana A
In this session we’ll look at side crow (parse bakasana) - an arm balance combining strength, balance, mobility and twist.
We’ll prepare the body using twists to create space and mobility through the spine, building the strength and stability through the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders and core needed to support your body weight. We’ll look at shifting the weight, finding your balance and trusting your strength. And we can have a play with some transitions and progressions as the practice develops.
14th November - chin stand
To work towards chin stand (Ganda bherudasana), we’ll flow through a sequence to open the shoulders, chest and hip flexors, strengthen the arms, upper body, back and core, and get comfortable shifting more weight into the hands. We’ll progress through variations to help you understand the mechanics of chin stand, build confidence being upside down and learn to trust your body as you work towards taking your feet away from the floor.
Workshops are held at Grayswood Village Hall in the OJ room upstairs.
Mats and props will be available but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
Investment for each workshop is £30.
Book your place online. Spaces are limited to ensure a supportive environment and time for each attendee to receive coaching and hands on support on their pose and progress.
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