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Inversion Basics

Learn the basic building blocks to safely come into your own inversions. Understand the strength and discover the tools necessary to safely conquer the basics of inverting.


You will be led through a gentle practice to prepare the body to invert. Breath and the uddiyana (core) will be a focus as well as opening the shoulders, wrists and neck.


Four of the basic inversions will then be covered:Supported Headstand, Tripod Headstand, Forearm Balance and Headstand. You can still learn and grown even when you struggle, so don't think you cannot attend if you are challenged with just headstand. All the greatest accomplishments come out when one is challenged!

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Walls will be utilized as a tool to give you comfort and allow you to invert without fear. Regan will be there hands on to assist you into some of the inversions as well as provide encouragement as you develop your strength and confidence while inverted.


 You will leave with a deeper understanding of inversions and the tools you need to safely get into them in class. If you have ever had any interest in going upside-down, please join us!

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