01/15/2026
You have to start somewhere.
There’s no other way.
When I first began working toward Sirsasana (headstand), I didn’t kick up into the center of the room. I started with a bench. Then I moved to the wall. Step by step. Layer by layer. This journey has taught me that inversions aren’t about strength alone—they’re about awareness. Learning how to engage the right muscles. Building trust in the shoulders, core, and nervous system. Letting the body learn through repetition until it becomes muscle memory, not force.
In yoga, we talk about abhyāsa—steady, devoted practice—and vairāgya—non-attachment to the outcome. Headstand has been a living lesson in both. Some days feel strong and stable. Other days feel wobbly and humbling. And both are part of the practice. Progress isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes it looks like showing up again, listening more deeply, and honoring where you are today. The wall isn’t a crutch—it’s a teacher. The bench wasn’t a shortcut—it was wisdom.
I’m documenting this journey not to prove anything, but to remind myself (and maybe you) that growth is built through patience, presence, and practice. We don’t skip steps. We respect the process.
If you’re learning something new—on or off the mat—let this be your reminder:
Start where you are. Use the support that’s available.
Trust that your body and spirit are learning, even when it doesn’t feel obvious.
Practice with intention.
Progress with compassion.
And remember—every inversion starts with the courage to turn things upside down. 🧘♀️✨
