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Headstand Exploration

Intermediate II
(18 Reviews)
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One of the most iconic yoga poses, headstand has long been thought to provide countless benefits for its practitioners. In this class with Rachel, we mindfully explore how you can begin to practice this lovely pose. Practitioners with neck issues are advised to practice the preparatory pose (keep the head off the floor). Note: You will need a wall to do the practice.

This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 5 of Rachel's 7-Day Inversion Challenge.

Equipment

  • Block

Focus

  • Whole Body
  • Strength
  • Core Strength
  • Inversions
  • Neck/Shoulders
  • Arms/Hands

Style

  • Vinyasa/Power Yoga
Leahjoojoo
February 18, 2021
Comment:

Another incredibly challenging class and a great core workout too! My abs are tingling! Every tiny element of the headstand is covered here, from shoulder placement, forearm position, wrists, thumbs and little fingers, hands, hips, head etc.

I found it difficult to make my head "light" but Rachel advises that this means I need to continue building strength in my shoulders until such time as I can rely more on my forearms and elbows. If it wasn't for Rachel's excellent guidance, explanations, reassurances and modifications, my ego may have allowed me to go too far and injure myself so I thank Rachel for that.

Slowly slowly catchy monkey :-)

Really looking forward to coming back to these classes and seeing my (teeny tiny) progresses over time.

Thanks Rachel!

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