Renee Jones

Fear doesn’t always look like panic.
Sometimes, it’s subtle… and easy to miss.

It can show up as:
• your body blocking a movement
• sudden “over-corrections” (the sudden leg switch or panic straddle are my personal faves see slide2👀)
• holding your breath + under committing

And it’s not just handstands, this can show up in all inversions.
If you can do it with a wall or a spotter, but freeze in the middle of the room…
there’s likely an element of fear holding you back.

Fear. That can be a lack of trust in our strength or ability.

The good news? Fear isn’t something you “get rid of”, 
it’s something you build confidence around over time.

Through exposure.
Through repetition.
Through a bit of playful curiosity.

• learning how to fall safely
• trusting you can support your own weight
• spending time in the position (again and again)
• exploring instead of forcing

Because progress doesn’t come from fighting fear…
it comes from showing your body it’s safe to be there.

And honestly, I still feel it too. It might not look as chaotic as it used to but it’s there (slide 2 you see me chuckle at the realisation I’m scared and under committing/ switching legs).

The difference now is I recognise what it looks like,
and I have the tools to work with it.
I come back to my drills, remind my body that I’m safe, and keep showing up. ( Slide3 all serious as I try to do the things that feels scary)

That’s what allows progress to happen.

if you’re wondering something in a pose…
someone else probably is too.

And yes in a flow class as some people have said it can break the flow but there are always opportunities when the flow slows where rest is offered or time to deepen a pose where questions can be asked.

Yes, my week starts on a Sunday! 🫣😅

Can’t wait to practice with you soon.
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And, if I don’t see you have a wonderful festive break🫶