Tips for safe and stable headstand: -- Shifting body weight from head to shoulder blades, arms and forearms. The head bears very little weight. -- Engaging the core with smooth,slow and gentle breathing throughout the pose. Core strength comes with persistent practices that involved abs like Boat and Dolphin Plank poses. -- Hugging the midline. The easiest way to describe the process (synchronized with exhalation): Compress the abs, squeeze the hips and hug the thighs towards each other. -- Practicing with caution and awareness, especially during self practice and without professional supervision. Severe injuries may occur during fall! -- Practicing against a wall or practicing with an experienced partner is crucial in the preliminary stage of headstand practices. Let go the ego! CAUTIONS: -- Always consult medical professionals before starting any exercises. -- Yoga is best practiced under the supervision of certified yoga instructors. -- Always practice with awareness and listen to your body. -- Safety comes first. Let go the ego! -- Do NOT practice inversions if you have severe spine, shoulder and/or neck injuries, hypertension and menses. #yogabyjon #yogaformen #poweryoga #yogatherapy #hathayoga #asana #yogapose #inversion #headstand
Posted on: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 14:42:52 +0000