Build strength, understand alignment, and take flight. Join Nino Russo and Fiona Callanan at Yogarise Peckham for an empowering arm balances yoga workshop designed to meet you wherever you are in your practice.
Whether you are intrigued by arm balances and unsure how to get there, or you already love flying and want to refine your transitions, this session breaks down the foundations step by step. Fiona and Nino will unpack the anatomy behind key postures, help you build the physical strength and mental focus required to access them, and weave everything together into a tailored 4Beat / Rocket Vinyasa sequence.
What we will explore:
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Foundational & Advanced Arm Balances: Break down Bakasana (Crow), Eka Pada Bakasana (One-Legged Crow), Parsva Bakasana (Side Crow), and funky variations.
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Deep Strength & Twist Postures: Work towards Koundinyasana variations, Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose), Eka Hasta Bhujasana (Elephant’s Trunk Pose), and Tittibhasana (Firefly Pose).
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Core & Bandha Mechanics: Practise Mula Bandha check-ins and anatomical engagement to create lift and stability.
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Inversion Transitions: Explore controlled transitions into and out of arm balances from Sirsasana (Headstand).
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4Beat / Rocket Sequencing: Put the mechanics into practice through a music-linked, dynamic sequence designed to help you progress safely.
Who is this for? This workshop is open to all levels—whether you are working on your very first Crow pose or refining headstand-to-arm-balance transitions. Fiona and Nino will meet you at your current stage to help you move your practice forward with confidence.
About the Teachers
Fiona Callanan
Fiona Callanan discovered yoga in 2014 in Hong Kong while on maternity leave from her role as a litigation lawyer, quickly realising its benefits extended far beyond the physical. She completed her initial teacher training in Hong Kong in 2018 and has since undertaken advanced trainings with Patrick Creelman, Jason Crandell, Marcus Veda, and Hannah Whittingham.
A right below-the-knee amputee following the 2004 Asian Tsunami, Fiona’s practice has shown her daily that perceived limitations are far more mental than physical. She teaches Rocket-inspired 4Beat Vinyasa to music—focusing on alignment, breath, and stillness for every body—alongside Yin yoga. Her teaching aims to empower students to challenge perceived limitations and bring joy, possibility, and fun into their lives.
Nino Russo
Nino Russo began practising yoga in 2017 in Hong Kong as a way to find calm amidst the intensity of the city before returning to London to practise Rocket Yoga with Marcus Veda. He completed his Dynamic Vinyasa and advanced Rocket Vinyasa trainings at Good Life Yoga School under Marcus Veda, Hannah Whittingham, and Christian Di Giorgio. Nino’s classes are challenging, precisely instructed, linked to music and breath, and above all, fun.