Struggling with going upside down? Here’s why it feels impossible—and what might help. If you’re muscling or flinging yourself up, you’re not alone. But that’s not going to work. The biggest challenge isn’t just strength—it’s mechanics and fear. I’ve worked with so many students on inversions, and the biggest hurdle isn’t lack of skill. Fear creates tension, and when we’re tense, we can’t make the small, necessary shifts that actually lead to balance. 🔑 The missing piece? Usually a slight anterior pelvic tilt. If that term doesn’t mean much to you, think half of a twerk. (Yep, sticking your butt out slightly.) That tiny shift brings your hips over your shoulders—which is key to balancing in a tuck pike inversion, no matter the pose. What actually works: ✅ Hips over shoulders first—not legs first. ✅ A slight anterior tilt to shift the pelvis. ✅ Move slower than you think you need to. In this video, I was helping a 200-hour student in my annual in-person training find that shift. A...