7 Day Headstand Foundations
SERIES - Headstand Foundations
These short but challenging classes will help you to build the confidence and the strength needed to safely go upside down. We’ll break down all the foundations of headstand into focus 10/15 minute segments
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Day 1 of Headstand Foundations - Shoulder Warm Up with Laura
Day 1 of Headstand Foundations
This class can be done as a warm-up before the other classes in the series, or on its own. You’ll focus on forearm and shoulder strength with short breaks in between to open and stretch.
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Day 2 of Headstand Foundations - Core Strength with Laura
Day 2 of Headstand Foundations
Fire up your core with compression drills, boat pose, and forearm planks!
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Day 3 of Headstand Foundations - Back Body Strength with Laura
Day 3 of Headstand Foundations
In order to hold a stable headstand, you’re back body has to be as strong as your front! This class focuses on upper and lower back strength, as well as glute engagement. Start on your belly with cobra rows and flutter kicks, then finish off on your backs with glut...
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Day 4 of Headstand Foundations - Lunges & Hamstrings with Laura
Day 4 of Headstand Foundations
Tight hips and hamstrings can often prevent you from being able to walk your toes in and stack your hips over your shoulders in headstand-prep. This class will open and strengthen your hip flexors and hamstrings to find compression and ‘the stack’.
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Day 5 of Headstand Foundations - Dolphin Planks with Laura
Day 5 of Headstand Foundations
Move through various dolphin-plank drills to build strength and stability in the shoulders and forearms. Finish off with a much-needed puppy pose.
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Day 6 of Headstand Foundations - Wall Work with Laura
Day 6 of Headstand Foundations
In this class you’ll learn to stack the hips of the shoulders using the wall to support the feet. After taking a break in child’s pose, practice compressing knees to chest and maybe find a bit of float-time in your headstand! No kicking or momentum, just strength ...
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Day 7 of Headstand Foundations - Shoulder Love with Laura
Day 7 of Headstand Foundations
Show your neck and shoulders some love with active stretches and holds. This class can be practiced anytime you’re feeling sore and in need of a break!