The Art of Balancing on Your Hands: Strength & Lightness with Tobi
Ever wondered how to make arm balances feel effortless and controlled? In this 90-minute
masterclass, we’ll dive into the key techniques, strength drills, and alignment cues that help you
build stability, endurance, and confidence in balancing on your hands.
We’ll start with wrist prep, shoulder activation, and core engagement, ensuring your body is
primed for success. Then, we’ll break down fundamental arm balances like Crow Pose
(Bakasana), Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana) and take the first steps to go into handstands or
improve your current one.
You’ll learn how to distribute weight, engage the right muscle groups, and refine balance so that
your transitions feel smoother and lighter. Whether you’re working on holding an arm balance
for longer, floating into your poses, or playing with new shapes, this session will provide the
techniques and mindset needed to take your practice further.
Perfect for intermediate to advanced practitioners looking to refine their arm balances, explore
variations, and develop more control in their practice. Let’s find strength, balance, and ease in
the art of hand balancing!
$30 o 240 q
March 23rd @ 1:30 PM
Please email us at shaktishalaantigua@gmail.com or click here to purchase
About Antigua
Antigua is a small city surrounded by volcanoes in southern Guatemala. The city’s cobbled 9×9 block streets are slow paced, easy-to-navigate with cafes, farm-to-table restaurants, artisan markets, and historical sites located throughout. It’s renowned for its colorful Spanish colonial buildings, this beautiful and magical city has almost five hundred years of history, with a privileged all-year-long climate. If you visit Guatemala during February and March for our training, you can expect warm, dry days, with little to no rainfall. Temperatures average in the high 70s during this time.
About Shakti-Shala
Shakti Shala was born out of a desire to create a home for yoga in Antigua, Guatemala, where people from near and far could explore and expand in their yoga practice. Our studio is rooted in the Ashtanga lineage, which is reflected in our Mysore program, Ashtanga, Rocket & vinyasa classes, but we also offer gentle classes such as mellow and candlelit vinyasa. Join our community, come discover this beautiful town, and practice with us.