at Shambhala Studio, The Old Turkey Farm, Barrows Lane, SO41 6DD
Flip your perspective and build confidence upside down in an intimate, technique-focused 2.5-hour workshop.
Designed specifically for beginners and those looking to build a rock-solid foundation, this session is strictly limited to 6 spaces to ensure personalized alignment, direct feedback, and hands-on support.
What We’ll Cover
Essential Drills: Targeted shoulder/core conditioning and active flexibility exercises to make floating up feel weightless.
Pinpoint Alignment: Break down the entry, stack, and exit for Headstand (Sirsasana), Forearm Stand (Pincha Mayurasana), and Handstand.
Spotting & Safety: Learn how to fall safely, manage fear, and spot a partner with confidence using proper technique.
Prop & Wall Work: Smart hacks using blocks, straps, and wall drills to build stability without relying on momentum.
Workshop Details
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Level: Beginner-Friendly (no prior inversion balance required, just a willingness to try)
at Shambhala Studio, The Old Turkey Farm, Barrows Lane, SO41 6DD
Lean into the energy of the season, a time for internal reflection, stillness, and deep physical repair.
Moving away from the heat of standing poses and the effort of Vinyasa, this session is entirely floor-based. We prioritize the "Yin" aspect of yoga, using bolsters, blocks, and blankets to fully support the body, allowing the muscles to release and the fascia to soften. This is not a practice of "stretching," but one of yielding.
By holding postures for extended periods, we stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, addressing deep-seated fatigue and lowering cortisol levels. We will focus on the hips, the lumbar spine, and the kidneys; the energetic seats of vitality.
Who is this for? Perfect for those managing repetitive strain, high-intensity training plateaus, or anyone feeling the effects of a "tired-but-wired" nervous system. No previous experience with the Vinyasa Krama system is required and beginners are very welcome.
You can expect a 2 hour practice, closed with Yoga Nidra, or Yogic Sleep, a deeply blissful guided relaxation, followed by tea and a chance to ask questions and socialise with the Sangha (community).
Saturday April 10th 2027 10-12 for Southampton Yoga Association
Durley Memorial Hall, Durley Brook Rd, Durley, Southampton SO32 2AR
Ātapa Krama, or Sunshine Sequence, is a dynamic, energising, strenthening practice, modelled on the Ashtanga Primary Series. Ātapa Krama is a more balanced sequence which gives equal importance to both forward and backbending, as well as movement at the hips in all directions. It allows for scaling down and utilising props in order to make it accessible and useful to students of all levels, ages, and abilities.
You will need a yoga mat, two yoga bricks, and a strap. Thick cork blocks are best.