Universal Yoga: Foundation of Arm Balance & Inversions

Ready to take your yoga practice to new heights? In this beginner-friendly arm balancing and inversion workshop, we’ll break down the essential techniques to help you practice safely, effectively, and with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your foundation, this workshop will teach you how to approach these poses with strength, stability, and mindfulness.

What you’ll learn:Key alignment principles to build a solid foundation and prevent injuryHow to engage the core, wrists, and shoulders for strength and controlSafe entry and exit strategies for poses like Crow, Headstand, and moreProps and modifications to make postures more accessible or more challengingBreath and mindset techniques to cultivate focus, patience, and trust

With step-by-step guidance, hands-on adjustments, and a supportive environment, you’ll explore how to approach arm balances and inversions at your own pace—whether that means strengthening foundational skills or learning to lift off for the first time.

No experience necessary—just an open mind, a playful spirit, and a willingness to explore new possibilities!

First half of workshop is practicing UY strength and stretch training sequence to do general development of both qualities through all zones of the body(warm up), second half is lecture and practice of various arm balancing and inversions, to have more time to focus on each kind, and what it looks like to train ourselves from our individual level of physicality.About Justin:Justin began his yoga journey in 2011 with the Tibetan Five Rites to support his healing from spinal injuries. His dedication led him to deeper study, and in 2015 he completed his 200hr RYT after discovering Universal Yoga and its founder, Andrey Lappa. He has since completed an additional 200 hours with Andrey in both the U.S. and Nepal, also studying tantric meditation at Karma Lekshe Ling Buddhist monastery.

Justin integrates the teachings of his yoga and meditation masters—including Lama Gyurmey La—into his classes, offering students practical and transformative tools. His personal experience with injury has shaped his adaptive approach, helping students of all levels experience the full benefits of authentic yoga and meditation.

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