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Can’t Get Into Headstand? Your Flexibility Might Be Holding You Back
Struggling to get into headstand? Tight shoulders and hamstrings could be making it harder than it needs to be. Discover the key areas to work on and the yoga poses that can help improve your flexibility.

Atsuko
Aug 142 min read


Strength First: The Yoga Poses That Build Stability, Control and Confidence — and a Strong Foundation for Headstand
Strength in yoga is just as important as flexibility. Discover the key yoga poses that build stability, control and confidence, while creating a strong foundation for your headstand journey.

Atsuko
Aug 72 min read


Preparing for Headstand: What You Really Need
Headstand isn’t just about balance — it’s about building the strength and control to move safely and steadily. In this post, I’ll walk you through what really matters when preparing for headstand, and how simple, familiar poses can help you get there.

Atsuko
Jul 182 min read


Headstand: Is Using a Wall Cheating?
Many people dream of a free headstand, but fear often gets in the way before strength does. In this blog, I share my thoughts on learning headstand with a wall, why I believe it has a place in our practice, and how letting go of fear is often the biggest step.

Atsuko
Jul 102 min read


Flexibility Without Strength? Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Many people think yoga is all about being flexible. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say, “I can’t do yoga because I...

Atsuko
Jun 8, 20252 min read
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