One of the funnest things to learn in yoga are inversions. I never thought I’d be able to do some of the things i’m able to do know. When I first started, the biggest part was getting over fear of being upside down. The first time you try, you’re like whoa! Crazy! It feels completely foreign. And kinda scary!
When I first tried out inversions like, headstand, forearm stand and headstand, I tried without wall support. I only had to crash down a couple times to move to a wall for support and security. This is a great way to build confidence, but the fear of falling kept the wall close by. What helps you move away from the wall is to LEARN HOW TO FALL PROPERLY WITH CONFIDENCE.
If you’ve slammed on your back falling out of headstand (me), learning how to fall correctly will give you so much freedom to eventually move away from a wall.
This is a GREAT video that explains how to fall out of headstand, tripod headstand, and handstand. Practice falling just as much as you practice the inversion itself. It will give you much more confidence to pop up in an inversion anytime, anywhere!
*HINT: I started to practice falling by also placing all the pillows I had in a pile on the floor, so If I spazzed, I’d have a little cushion for the fall until I did it right.
HAVE FUN!!!
A bit about our Author, Camille Brown: Hi there and welcome to my segment, The Daily Om. I'm a twenty-something lover of health, fitness, yoga, personal style, reiki, nature, travelling, and capturing those special moments in life that matter the most. My daily goal is to be the best I can, give all I know about yoga, holistic living, and just living your most authentic natural life. I will offer challenging asanas that will push your personal limits in order to achieve success on the mat and offer insight mantras to get your day started your day on a positive note. Remember, "A day without laughing is a day wasted."
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