Upside Down & On Our Hands

This class is designed to prepare the body for forearm stand (pincha mayurasana). We’ll work through a flow and some drills, to open the shoulders whilst also finding strength. If you wish to go upside down and play on your forearms, there will be time towards the end of this class. Level: All Levels (Forearm stand optional) Intensity: 4/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: 2 Blocks

This fun and challenging flow works in to the hips, the core and the shoulders, as we work our way up to crow pose (Bakasana)! Level: All Levels Intensity: 3.5/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: Optional Yoga Blocks

As we move through this class, we’ll bring our awareness and focus into the shoulders - working towards opening up and finding space whilst also building strength. Moving in to some binds, planks, and chest-openers - before eventually flipping things upside down and playing with inversions (optional). Level: All Levels Intensity: 3/5 Time: 45 minutes Props: Yoga Strap (small towel) and optional blocks

A fun and challenging flow - we move through a sequence full of core work, twists and of course lots of opportunities to play on your hands with lots of arm balancing postures. Level: Intermediate Intensity: 5/5 Time: 35 minutes Props: 2 Yoga Blocks

In this 40 minute class we fully warm-up and prepare the body and mind for our Grasshopper arm balance. We work on building upper body strength, finding movement through the spine with deeps twists, as well as opening the outer hips. Remember to be patient with yourself, listen to your body and have fun! Level: All Levels Intensity: 5/5 Time: 40 minutes Props: 2 Blocks

This power vinyasa sequence is based on the Rocket Yoga Sequence. Moving through a fun and challenging sequence, we’ll work on standing balancing postures, core as well as a few different opportunities to go upside down. Level: Intermediate Intensity: 4/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: Optional Yoga Strap (or small towel/belt) and 2 Yoga Blocks

This class is focused on preparing us for headstand - so move through a sequence warming up and preparing the body to go upside down - we'll strengthen and bring awareness to the shoulders and upper body and we'll get used to the hips being higher than the head with forward folds. And then the grand finale - Headstand! Level: All Levels (with option to go upside down for those who wish). Intensity: 3/5 Time: 25 minutes

In this sequence we work on building the strength and flexibility needed for Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand). We work through strength and mobility drills, stretch and look at the different options available for the placement of the arms. Learn to kick-up to a wall, and maybe even find some air time in your Pincha. Have fun and be patient with yourself. Level: Intermediate Intensity: 4/5 Time: 30 minutes Props: 2 Blocks

Tara guides us through a 50 minute vinyasa flow, focused on Crow Pose! So expect lots of outer hip openers, upper body strengthening and lots of active shapes. With different options and version of the poses offered - this is a fun one for everyone. Level: All levels Intensity: 4/5 Time: 50 minutes Props: Two yoga blocks

In this 25 minute playful vinyasa practice, we will focus on building strength and skills ready for arm balances. We will be working towards Crow (Bakasana), Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana) and Scale pose (Tolasana). Level: Intermediate Intensity: 4/5 Time: 25 minutes Props: 2 yoga blocks