Why This Lesson Matters

Getting upside down is the scariest step for most people. But the kick-up is simply a lever — hips moving over shoulders, legs driving as one piece. And once you’re up, balance isn’t magic: it’s about using your fingers like toes to control micro-shifts.

Kick-Up Checklist

  1. Start in downward dog.

  2. Shoulders elevated, weight forward over fingers.

  3. Keep legs straight, squeeze glutes.

  4. Kick with one leg, guide the other slowly to join.

  5. Catch balance by bending arms slightly if needed.

Balance Secrets

  • Think of fingers like toes: press them into the ground to stop falling forward.

  • If tipping backward, shift shoulders slightly forward or bend arms to “save” the rep.

  • Always lean slightly forward — it gives more control (like balancing on toes vs. heels).

Mini Reflection

👉 When you kick up, do you overkick (fall over) or undercook (never reach stack)? Which one happens more, and what’s one adjustment you could try?

Pro Tip

Breathe. Inhale in the setup, exhale as you kick. It relaxes your body and sets rhythm — no breath-holding upside down.

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