A word to the debutante headstander: Proceed with caution. I was not able to achieve a comfortable headstand until I received excellent instruction from a certain yoga teacher who had a whole loft full of women of l'age moyen upside down and loving it.
It's all in the arms, folks. Who knew. Once you get the arm position down you'll be able to enjoy the thrill of gravity actually doing something good for your body.
Ken and Barbie have held onto their age moyen for decades, now it's your turn.
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mhkheWhat an inspiring picture. I have always been afraid of doing a headstand. But Barbie and Ken make it, and l’age moyen, look so easy. It will be my one of the measures in my practice of yoga.
One of the soundest reminders I have received recently is to be sure to nurture ones practice, whatever it is. Be with people that support your priorities, practice, read, practice, set goals, practice; eat, drink, sleep well and practice. Of course keep a notebook, pencil and hanky to hand so as not to be slowed in practice.
The headstand - father of all asanas - to paraphrase Iyengar is essential as is the shoulder stand – you guessed rightly, the mother of all asanas. I have made it to the 3rd of 9 steps in the headstand and some facsimile of the shoulder stand - Light On Yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar. Salamba Sirsasana (head supported postures) includes 39 postures. That and, l’age moyen, should keep me practicing.
Congratulations you are a 3rd of the way there.
Another tip, don't headstand in anger or any other major distraction. Renders the headstand more a nuisance than a pleasure. Ideally a few moments of meditation preceeds the headstand. Bliss.
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