Forearm balance poses (Pincha Mayurasana) or headstand poses (Sirsasana) are as fascinating as they are intimidating. They impress with their apparent physical strength, but above all, they reveal a subtle inner strength, a deep balance born from mental calm as well as bodily stability. 

Change Perspective 

When we stand on our head or forearms, the world turns upside down, as does our way of thinking. Habitual reference points disappear. The ground becomes the sky. Up becomes down. And in this deliberate disorder, an opportunity lies hidden: the opportunity to see things differently, to let go of certainties, to explore the unknown with confidence. 

It’s no coincidence that these poses are called “the queens of yoga.” They teach us to let go of control, to cultivate patience, concentration, and faith in ourselves. 

Strength, Grounding, and Lightness 

These balances don’t rely solely on physical strength. They require, above all, presence, breath, and grounding. Before ascending, you must root yourself deeply. Find the right alignment. Activate your center. And above all, remain calm in the face of instability.

These are postures of truth: they reveal our fears, our resistance, but also our ability to transform them. With every fall, an opportunity to learn. With every rise, an inner victory. 

An Inner Journey 

Balance on your head or forearms also means diving into the heart of yourself. The heart rises above the head. Thought gives way to feeling. It’s a practice that reminds us that balance is not sought externally, but built internally—breath by breath, moment by moment. 

These postures teach us to inhabit silence, to slow down, to be fully present. 

What if inversion became an invitation to rise in a different way? 

To trust yourself. To explore your limits. To feel the power of calm, the freedom of the moment, the evidence of the present moment. 

These postures are not about performance, but about transformation. The body rises. The mind calms. And the soul breathes.