A short tutorial on how to strengthen and why you need to have strong fingers, wrists and hands for handstand and arm balances..

We explore how to feel your core and engage in this short session where we have a go at udiyana bandha ( a powerful technique for engagement) and how to use the ribs and pelvis to switch on the core.

BE sure to have a strong neck and lots of strength in shoulders and core before even trying this (and unless you're almost there, always learn with a teacher first) but here are some top tops for holding tripod headstand. I usually prefer bound headstand myself as there's less weight in the head!

You will need a strong crow and tripod headstand before having a go at this tricky transition! see my other tutorials for more info on crow and headstand individually

We explore some key muscle stretches to help improve your eagle arms a lovely stretch for the deltoids and shoulders but can be tricky to get into!

Pigeon pose. If done right it can be a great pose for stretching the glutes, piriformus, hamstring and hip flexors. Done badly it can create tension in the knee and be too much for the hips. Love it or love it less.. here are some tips to try to make this pose feel better in the body, increase the stretch or modify to suit you. And you can always take an alternative pose like reclined figure of four stretch too.

a quick overview of how to use the feet up headstand stool with a few key moves

This short video gives you some progressions for how to start your journey to kick to handstand safely and great for building strength if you are a confident handstander!

This short tutorial will help you maximise your step forward from downward dog to lunge - something that can be tricky without the right technique , especially for new yogis or those who are a little less bendy.