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The King of Yoga Poses - Headstand Workshop

Do you feel your yoga practice is at a stage where you would like to explore inversions in more depth? Would you like to improve your strength and defy gravity?

This two part series of Inversion Workshops will give you the drills to build the strength, technique and confidence to get your feet off the ground and keep them there. You’ll be heel over head in no time!

The benefits of inversions:
There are numerous benefits to practicing inversions, some of the main ones are; improves blood circulation, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system calming the nerves, improves immune function. In general, asanas that position the head below the heart or the feet above the heart bring harmony to body and mind and are considered a crucial component of any yoga practice.

The inversions we will deep dive into:

Salamba saravangasana (Shoulderstand) | The mother of all yoga postures - called the Queen of asana (yoga postures) by BKS Iyengar.

Shirshasana (Headstand) The King of asana (yoga postures).

What you will learn:

We will break down the the postures as well as try out some variations for those up for a challenge. You will learn drills and preparatory postures to build the strength, stability and flexibility necessary for each posture. You will also learn alignment tips and tricks to help get you off the ground.

This will be a fun and challenging workshop. Expect to fall, laugh, get back up and do it all again.

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners, as well as for people who want to enhance their practice and dive deeper. If you are new to yoga this is a great way to learn the foundations for inversions in a safe and supportive environment. If you are unsure, feel free to contact Ashley.

Salamba saravangasana (Shoulderstand) | Saturday 28th March | 14:00-16:00

Shirshasana (Headstand) | Saturday 25th April | 14:00-16:00

Your Investment: £20 per workshop

Location: Online