Bound Headstand Lesson Plan

Bound Headstand Lesson Plan created by International Yoga Teacher, Natalie Hodkinson.

A ready-to-use yoga lesson plan for students aged 14–18, designed to develop strength, balance, and body control through the Bound Headstand. This resource provides a structured lesson plan that guides students through the safe preparation, entry, and exit of the Bound Headstand, with a focus on alignment, core engagement, and controlled transitions.

The lesson supports students in building confidence with inversions while emphasising safety, technique, and progressive skill development. Suitable for PE lessons, yoga units, or enrichment sessions, this lesson plan can be delivered by both specialist and non-specialist teachers and adapted to suit different ability levels.

It helps students improve upper-body strength, stability, and spatial awareness, while saving teachers planning time with a clear, easy-to-follow structure that supports differentiation, assessment, and safe practice.

Download today and use it in your next lesson.