01
Mysore with Krista
Practice the portion of the Ashtanga sequence you have learned at an appropriate pace while Krista offers individual instruction within the shared Mysore room.
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Arm Balances
Masterclass 04 · November 22, 2026
Arm Balances
& Inversions
Understanding Balance Beyond Strength
A complete morning of Mysore practice followed by a practical masterclass exploring how to build arm balances and inversions from the foundation up. Join us for the full experience, or choose either session on its own.
Part One
Mysore with Krista
8:00–10:00 AM
Part Two
Arm Balances & Inversions
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Complete Course
$85
Mysore + Masterclass
The foundation of balance
Balance is not something you catch in the air.
Build the foundation.
Then let the body rise.
Many students approach arm balances and inversions by throwing a leg up, kicking harder, or relying on momentum to somehow arrive in the posture.
But when weight is flung through space, balance becomes much harder to organize. The foundation through the hands or forearms can be lost, the shoulders become less stable, and the rib cage can disconnect from the rest of the body.
In this masterclass, we will work from the ground up — learning how to stack the body, organize the shoulders, support the rib cage through the serratus anterior, and move the center of gravity with greater control.
The goal is not simply to get upside down. It is to understand how to build balance so movement becomes more integrated, efficient, and graceful.
One complete morning
Practice first.
Then break it down.
Mysore practice and the interactive masterclass are designed to complement one another, while each session may also be attended on its own.
02
Arm Balances & Inversions
Explore stacking, weight transfer, shoulder organization, serratus support, rib-cage control, tensegrity, and the mechanics that allow the body to balance without relying on momentum.
Join the complete morning for $85, or choose either portion separately: Mysore practice from 8:00–10:00 AM for $25, or the masterclass from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM for $60.
What we'll explore
Build the posture from the foundation up.
Rather than chasing the final shape, we will examine how force, support, and weight move through the body so balance becomes something you can understand and organize.
Why balance is not the same as strength
Stacking your weight in space
Hands and fingers as the foundation
Shoulder organization and stability
Serratus anterior and rib-cage support
Core integration and tensegrity
Controlled weight transfer instead of momentum
Fear, falling, and moving with confidence
Less forcing. More understanding.
Learn it. Feel it. Practice it.
This will be a highly practical workshop. We will break movements into understandable pieces, apply the foundational principles, and then practice them progressively in the body.
01
Crow & Bakasana
Explore hand pressure, shoulder position, compression, stacking, and the moment the feet become light.
02
Headstands
Build upward from a stable foundation while organizing the shoulders, rib cage, pelvis, and legs.
03
Pincha
Work with the forearms, serratus, shoulders, rib cage, and center of gravity to create greater support upside down.
04
Handstand Progressions
Learn progressive ways to transfer weight into the hands and lift without simply flinging the legs overhead.
And yes...
Lots of practice.
You do not need to already have a handstand, Pincha, headstand, or advanced practice. Everything will be approached progressively.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Learn how to build balance instead of chasing it.
Attend the full morning, or choose Mysore or the masterclass on its own. The masterclass may be attended in person or live through Zoom.
Schedule
Mysore
8:00–10:00 AM
Break
10:00–10:30 AM
Masterclass
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Format
In Person + Live Zoom
Space is limited so the Mysore room remains personal and the masterclass leaves room for individual instruction and plenty of practice.
$85
Complete course registration
Date
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Mysore
8:00–10:00 AM
Break
10:00–10:30 AM
Masterclass
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Location
The Yoga Shala · Maitland
Full-event registration includes both Mysore practice and the masterclass.
Want to attend Mysore only?
Book the 8:00–10:00 AM Mysore practice separately.
Want to attend the Masterclass only?
Join the 10:30 AM–12:30 PM masterclass without the morning Mysore practice.
Masterclass Only · $60Joining the masterclass via Zoom? Register for either the Full Event or Masterclass Only, then email [email protected] and Krista will send you the Zoom link.
