Headstand: If you are trying headstand for the first time, it should be practiced with the support of an experienced teacher. Tripod headstand is nice because it can be transitioned into many other postures such as flying pigeon, crow, one legged crow, and many more. It is also important to note that the order of postures that should be mastered before headstand are forearm stand, handstand, and shoulder stand. If you do not have these poses at all in your practice, it may be beneficial to learn these before attempting headstand. After headstand, you should practice the neck releasing postures taught by @yoga_synergy 🙌🏽. Since westerners do not carry items or weight on their head, we tend to have very weak necks. It is important to approach this pose with caution. From table top pose, come down to your head. Try not to be right on the center of the head, maybe resting more of the weight between the center of the head and the hair line. Pull the armpit muscles towards to the ceiling and walk the feet towards the elbows. Without shifting your base (head, neck, shoulders, and wrists), float the legs up to balance. Do NOT kick the legs up to balance. 🙅🏽♀️ You can also split press the legs up to balance as well. Once inverted, allow the hips to line up with the shoulders. This positioning should help the balance feel lighter. Reach your energy out through the toes. Full expression of the pose in our story! ☝🏽☝🏽 #headstand #tripodheadstand #headstandprep #yogasynergy #yogatoyoupdx #alamedayogapdx #smallclassesyourpractice ... 📸 @chiefmem Teachings @suthernyogipdx (at Alameda Yoga Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1CUuEgcl3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uefc549po0m9
