Shoulder stands without neck pain, wobbling, or fear of going upside down.

A demo lesson from my Shoulder Stands course: a preparatory drill for the Scorpion shoulder stand, using two different hand positions to teach your upper body and arms how to actually carry your weight, in motion, before you hold the position still.

15 minutes. No equipment, no experience needed — just space to move.

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What's inside this lesson

  1. 01Why your upper body, not your shoulders alone, is what actually holds a shoulder stand, and why skipping this step is what makes the position feel wobbly or effortful
  2. 02Two arm positions for the Scorpion prep, so you feel the difference between them and understand what each one asks of your upper body
  3. 03Moving before holding still — you practice the dynamic version first, so your arms already know the job before you ask them to hold it statically

This isn't a random trick tutorial. It's the movement that comes before the position, and once your upper body knows how to carry the weight in motion, holding it still gets far easier.

Ready to go further?

Want to keep going? This lesson is one part of Shoulder Stands, where you'll build the full progression: the classic shoulder stand, the static Scorpion position, and your first combos, all at your own pace.

Does your neck go stiff every time?

A stiff neck right after a shoulder stand usually means the weight never left your shoulders. This course teaches the neck- and shoulder-safe progressions that take the load off before you ever go upside down.

No more “put your hand here and go up.”

Most classes don't have time to explain why, they just move to the next element. Here every position is broken down, what each hand placement actually does and why, so you understand your own body instead of copying a shape.

Your body is ready, right now.

You don't need existing flexibility or strength to start. The course builds both through the same progressions I use with my private students, starting exactly where you are.

No studio near you that teaches this safely? You don't need one.

Every progression is designed to be learned on your own, at home, with no spotter required.

What's inside: 26 lessons

26 lessons, including two bonus livestream recordings (1.5 hours each) · Neck- and shoulder-safe progressions · 3 combos mixing different shoulder stands · 6 months of access · About $8 per lesson

Start Here · 3+
  • · Intro
  • · What we need for practice
  • · Safety Measures + Tips
Theory: Shoulder Stand Fundamentals · 3+
  • · Deconstructing a Shoulder Stand
  • · Potential Injuries and How to Avoid Them
  • · Upper Body Anatomy in the Shoulder Stand
Practice · 14+
  • · Building Core Strength: Core Strength Check-in, General Training (long), General Training (short)
  • · Preparing the Shoulder Stand: Warm Up (long), Preparatory Shoulder Stands, Straight Line
  • · The Classic Shoulder Stand: Warm Up (short), Classic Shoulder Stand (4 variations)
  • · The Scorpion Variation: Warm Up (short), Scorpion Position, Scorpion Shoulder Stand (dynamic + static)
  • · Triangle & Opposite Leg Variations: Warm Up (short), Triangle Shoulder Stand, Opposite Leg Shoulder Stand
  • · Entries & Exits: How to Enter the Positions, How to Exit the Positions
Combos · 3+
  • · Combo 1: Shoulder Prep Flow
  • · Combo 2: Shoulder Prep Flow B
  • · Combo 3: Scorpion Combo
Bonuses · 3+
  • · Cool Down
  • · Livestream 1 (1.5h Q&A & practice)
  • · Livestream 2 (1.5h Q&A & practice)

What you need to practice

  • Space & mat: About 2 square meters (~20 sq ft) of clear floor at home and a yoga or fitness mat. No wall or spotter needed.
  • Clothing: Comfortable clothes that cover your shoulders and skin, so you don't slip or rub.
  • Time: Step-by-step lessons of 15–30 minutes each. Practice whenever it suits you.

What my students say

“I held my first shoulder stand longer than 10 seconds, and my neck didn't hurt afterwards.”
Student review: I held my first shoulder stand longer than 10 seconds, and my neck didn't hurt afterwards.
“I've never done a candle that easily and looking that straight before.”
Student review: I've never done a candle that easily and looking that straight before.
“When keeping contact with the floor, balance and control were much easier!”
Student review: When keeping contact with the floor, balance and control were much easier!

Questions

A 6-month studio membership typically costs $600–$900, and rarely covers neck-safe progressions. Here, you get full access to all 26 lessons for about $8 per lesson. One-time payment, no recurring charges.

$207 · 6 months of access

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