Supported Headstand
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Supported Headstand Salamba Sirsasana
Beth PrandiniIn this modified headstand tutorial with blocks, you'll both strengthen and open the upper back and shoulders, and engage and tone your core to support your spine.
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Here are some classes featuring Supported Headstand.
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Preparation for Inversions
By Charlie Samos on Mar 10, 2018
A sequence designed to open up the spine in order to begin to move into shoulder stand and head stand. Done in a gentle manner, very approachable and safe.
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Basic: Headstands with Blocks
By Beth Prandini on May 9, 2015
This is the sixth in a series following the systems of the physical and subtle body from the ground up. Today's practice is focused on the brow and crown chakra, Sahasrara and Ajna Chakra. The peak of the class is a tutorial on Headstand. This tutorial at the wall can help you find an accessible version of the posture using the wall and four blocks to protect the neck.
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Strong
By Garth Hewitt on Oct 4, 2014
Turn your world upside down! A focus on the shoulders and shoulder stability leading toward a peak pose of the bound head balance. Lots of gomukkhasana arm variations. Extra core work. A nice hold in the forearm plank. Learn the actions needed for your bound head balance so your body is warmed up and ready whether you end up going upside down and balancing, or not!
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Fit Flow Fly
By Angela Kukhahn on Jul 15, 2014
Are you pressed for time, but still want to sweat? Fear not! This speedy sweat sesh is just what the doctor ordered. We will warm up with some creative, challenging Sun Salutes, followed by a core-centered flow! Optional inversion work includes Handstand, Pincha Mayurasana and Headstand.
