I explain some of the key things to look out for and how to start to unpick the things that might be holding you back when trying to find your handstand balance It just the start though... loads more troubleshooting and drills needed to work this one out... so see the other short videos in the drills and technique section!

Join Lisa to explore this powerful backbend - full wheel or Urdvha Danurasana using props to help you access it. Have you tried this powerful pose but your shoulders or wrists stop you pushing up fully? By using two yoga blocks against a wall , this takes some of the angle out of the wrists and helps open the shoulders and chest more. This pose may not be suitable for all - so do take it easy if you have injuries or limitations.

This video helps you to increase your range of motion for Urdhva Danurasana or full wheel pose. Grab blocks if you have them and a foam roller.

Enter side crow from Ardha Matsyendrasana (half for of the fishes twist) warm up first ! its all In the technique

Drills (and counter poses) which are ideal for those training for handstand, headstand, or other inversions but also useful for arm balances and generally to get stronger! 1) cat core , hip and shoulder strengtheners 2) oblique cycle moves 3) Hip flexor - Leg lifts 3) L sits 4) eagle leg crunches 5) plank with a stick

Squeezing inner thighs helps increase the work on this powerful core engagement drill

A bit about testing and improving your mobility in hips and hamstrings to help with kicking up into a handstand or headstand

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.