This pose is used as a transition from plank to cobra or updog (backbends) in many styles of yoga. It can be challenging to do properly whilst building strength, so this tutorial shows you how, and suggests some options to build up to .

An overview of 3 quick drills you can do to assess your wrist, shoulder and core for handstand.. you can use these 3 to see where you might need to increase strength and mobility (there's loads more but these are 3 good quick ones) and then train smart to improve with the correct poses and drills for you!

We explore how to feel your core and engage in this short session where we have a go at udiyana bandha ( a powerful technique for engagement) and how to use the ribs and pelvis to switch on the core.

I explain some of the key things to look out for and how to start to unpick the things that might be holding you back when trying to find your handstand balance It just the start though... loads more troubleshooting and drills needed to work this one out... so see the other short videos in the drills and technique section!

Join Lisa to explore this powerful backbend - full wheel or Urdvha Danurasana using props to help you access it. Have you tried this powerful pose but your shoulders or wrists stop you pushing up fully? By using two yoga blocks against a wall , this takes some of the angle out of the wrists and helps open the shoulders and chest more. This pose may not be suitable for all - so do take it easy if you have injuries or limitations.

This video helps you to increase your range of motion for Urdhva Danurasana or full wheel pose. Grab blocks if you have them and a foam roller.

Enter side crow from Ardha Matsyendrasana (half for of the fishes twist) warm up first ! its all In the technique

Drills (and counter poses) which are ideal for those training for handstand, headstand, or other inversions but also useful for arm balances and generally to get stronger! 1) cat core , hip and shoulder strengtheners 2) oblique cycle moves 3) Hip flexor - Leg lifts 3) L sits 4) eagle leg crunches 5) plank with a stick

Make it part of your morning routine! Did you know that your tongue is a good indicator of gut health.. bacteria builds in the mouth through the night from the gut (and the mouth) and we really don't want to swallow it back down... If your tongue is white or yellow in the morning you might want to improve your gut health of course, but a simple way to improve things is to use a tongue scraper (I use a bronze Ayurveda one) and simply remove the gunk!