This class focuses on strengthening your core, shoulders and wrists primarily through various types of exercises and the practice of jumping forward, jumping back (as often done in the sun salutation of Ashtanga yoga) and the lifting back (a.k.a. jump back) and jumping through as used in the transition between seated poses of Ashtanga yoga class. You will also learn how to simultaneuously coactivate the muscles to create force and regulate energy (a.k.a. Bandha). We will use props such as yoga blocks to help you access the challenging movements and develop a progressive practice.
Physical advantages: Increase total core and whole upper body strength, improve range of motion of shoulders and hips flexors.
Appropriate level: The class is suitable for practitioners who has good condition of wrists, elbows, shoulders and knees. Some basic knowledge of Ashtanga yoga practice can be beneficial.

Learn how to perform the pose and the transition with useful techniques to build strength and flexibility, prevent injuries and promote healing process of our body systems.

Going upside down can be very exciting but also energizing if you do it right. In this class you will practice step by step to overcome fear and build up your strength of the body as well as the mind. We will use different types of exercise to prepare differents muscle groups, create muscle memories and train for endurance. We will start from simple towards more complex practices. This class also includes other arm balancing and forearm balancing practices. We will utilize the use of the wall, chair, blocks to support you in the practice.

Appropriate level: Practitioners with no serious complaints of the hands, wrists and shoulders who want to improve their handstand and arm balancing skills by mindful training.