Being nervous about hanging upside down is completely normal, and at Anand Yoga Centre in Kolathur inversions are always optional and fully supported. You begin with the Cocoon, where the hammock cradles you with no weight on your head or neck, and you only invert further when you feel ready. With just four people in the room, Sailaja spots every inversion, and you can get a full class while staying close to the floor.
The fear is normal, and the hammock changes the experience.
Almost everyone feels nervous about going upside down at first, and that caution is healthy, not a problem.
Unlike a headstand on the mat, the fabric carries your weight, so there is little load on your neck and head.
Nothing happens quickly, you choose how far to go, and you can come up at any moment.
Confidence is built one small step at a time.
Your first inversion is the Cocoon, where the hammock wraps and cradles you with no weight on your head or neck, the safest place to start.
Learn more →You can stay grounded for the whole class and still get a complete, satisfying practice. Inverting is never required.
With only four hammocks per class, Sailaja stands with you and spots every inversion, adjusting to your comfort.
A straight answer so there are no surprises.
You may feel the hammock press where it wraps your body, which is normal and passes as you settle.
A short, mild head-pressure can happen as blood shifts, and it eases quickly once you come back up.
Sharp or strong pain is never expected, so you speak up straight away, and you always come up slowly.
Some conditions mean we keep you upright. Please share these before class.
If any of these apply, you can still enjoy a full grounded class. Please read our safety page and tell Sailaja before you begin.
Reviewed by Sailaja Anand, yoga instructor at Anand Yoga Centre, Kolathur. Last updated 2026-06-15.
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