“Start where you are. Trust the process. Then kick up.”

My journey with handstands didn’t begin with strength — it began with curiosity. As a runner and Iyengar yoga teacher, I’ve always pushed my physical and mental edges, but handstands taught me something deeper: how to be fully present while shifting perspective — literally and energetically.

Progress Over Perfection

In my classes and workshops, I teach handstands the same way I learned them: slowly, intentionally, and with respect for the process.
✔️ Shoulder and core prep
✔️ Wall drills
✔️ Breath as your anchor

It’s not about nailing the pose — it’s about learning from every fall, every wobble, every small win.

Moving Through Fear

The hardest part isn’t kicking up — it’s managing fear. Handstands ask us to trust ourselves, to meet discomfort with awareness. Yoga taught me how to breathe through intensity, and that’s exactly what handstands demand.

Why I Love Zenvibes Yoga Mats

A stable mat makes all the difference. I use Zenvibes Yoga Mats because they offer the grip, cushion, and durability needed for serious inversion work. Whether I’m holding long drills or flowing into a handstand, this mat supports my practice — literally and energetically.

It’s more than a mat — it’s part of my daily discipline.

✨ Final Thoughts

Handstands won’t always feel graceful. But they will always reveal where you are — mentally, physically, and emotionally.

So start where you are.
Fall with purpose.
Rise with breath.
And remember: the journey is the real pose.

Hiral Pandya is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and handstand educator based in Australia. She practices and teaches with intention — always on her trusted Zenvibes Yoga Mat. Follow her journey on @meandminimeeyoga.