When people think of yoga, they often immediately think of headstand. This pose can be exhilarating and intimidating to think about doing. Luckily, there are lots of ways to go upside down in support headstand. In this video, we explore how to:
- Position your arms and head on the mat to protect your neck
- Set up blocks at the wall to find stability in the pose
- Use two chairs at the wall to do a headless headstand with absolutely no weight in your neck
Props to try: Wall. Chairs. Blankets. Blocks.
Benefits
- Strengthens the whole body
- Soothes the central nervous system
- Builds confidence
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Sphinx Pose / Salamba Bhujangasana
Sphinx Pose opens the chest and lungs while relieving pressure in the lower back. In this video we explore how to:
- Adjust arm placement to increase or reduce the curve of the back
- Engage the legs by pressing the feet into the wall
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Wheel / Urdhva Dhanurasana
The ultimate backbend, Wheel Pose opens the front body while strengthening the arms, glutes, hamstrings, and calves. In this video we explore how to:
- Position the hands and feet to lift the body from the mat
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Camel / Ustrasana
Camel Pose is a kneeling backbend that opens the chest and stretches the front body. In this video we explore how to:
- Adjust the placement of the feet to make it easier to reach your heels
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- Place a block between the th...
