Inverted poses push most of us out of our comfort zone as our bodies learn new ways to stabilize in precarious and unfamiliar positions. Typically, the first inversions we learn are plow and shoulderstand. These two shapes can feel more accessible as they offer a broader basis of support than other inversions and allow the practitioner to see more of their own body while upside down.

As we work towards these two postures in class, we will consistently move out of our comfort zone in our approach to standing poses, helping the body-mind feel safer when we invert at the end. This work will create freedom in the front of the hip while teaching the upper back and shoulder region how to be a proper scaffold to hold the weight of the body.

If you are curious about how to do these inversions properly without putting any weight or strain on the neck, this class is definitely for you. The lessons in this practice will also translate really well for those more interested in headstands and handstands. Grab two blocks and three blankets or bath towels for class. You'll also want access to the wall a chair to support your inversions.