Learn how to tailor downward facing to YOU! Lots of options are provided with creative use of props and specific instruction. Props needed: two blocks, a blanket, strap, and chair

In this sequence you will practice shoulder openers leading to forearm stand. Explore our entire Journey to Handstand and Pincha. Recommended props: stool or chair, 1 block, 1 strap

Increase flexion in your shoulders and open them in external rotation to prepare for handstand in this quick tutorial. Recommended props: 1 blanket, 1 block, 1 bolster

Practice how to use the back leg in your standing poses so you can get the most out of them. Recommended props: 2 blocks

Follow up part 1 with the full expression of the arm balance, grasshopper pose.

Practice the arm balance baby grasshopper, which is a great preparatory pose for grasshopper.

Look at and practice bridge pose, a beneficial backbend that opens the shoulder, chest and spine. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 strap

Practice dolphin and pincha mayurasana, or forearm balance, in this tutorial. Check out our Journey to Handstand and Pincha. Recommended props: 2 blocks, 1 strap

Learn how to help your students find space, stay safe and work at the appropriate level when practicing seated poses. Watch another video for aspiring teachers. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 blanket, 1 strap

Be sure you're practicing vasisthasana, or side plank, properly so you can get the most out of the pose.

Build upper body strength while protecting your shoulders, elbows, wrists and back. Recommended props: 1 block

Proper alignment is key to developing upper body strength in a way that will be safe and effective for the rest of your practice. Recommended props: 2 blocks

A short but challenging yoga sequence that leads to an arm balance called ashtavakrasana.

A short sequence leading up to grasshopper. Recommended props: 1 blanket

In this yoga sequence you will work on hopping up to handstand with both legs. Explore our Journey to Handstand and Pincha.

In this yoga sequence you will learn to practice upward facing bow safely and get the greatest benefits of the pose. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 strap

In this brief yoga sequence you will practice jumping back with grace and ease. Recommended props: 2 blocks

In this brief yoga sequence you will work on jumping through your arms to seated. Recommended props: 2 blocks

In this tutorial you will break down the yoga pose chaturanga dandasana. Recommended props: 2 blocks

This is a quick yoga sequence that focuses on strengthening your back.

Learn Jesse's favorite actions for the shoulders and pelvic tilt and joyful preparations for handstand! Recommended props: wall space

Take a look at some of the common misalignments in urdvha dhanurasana (upward facing bow pose) and learn how to correct them. Recommended props: 2 blocks

Learn how to do one of the most commonly practiced poses in just 3 minutes

Learn the correct posture and position for all your platforms in tadasana to make sure you take care of your body. Recommended props: 1 block