Pressing into Tripod from Wide-Legged Forward Fold

Work on your core and forward folds, and use that work to go upside down.

Play with flight as you press into tripod headstand from wide-legged forward fold, which will work your core and connect you to your center. Recommended props: 2 blocks

Build up to Visvamitrasana, an arm balance that requires a stable core and open hips and hamstrings. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 strap

Warm up your body properly so that the pose bird of paradise will feel natural and organic rather than forced and uncomfortable. Recommended props: 1 block, 1 strap