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Gaiam Yoga Fundamentals: Headstand
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People often avoid headstand because they are afraid of hurting their necks. Here, you’ll build up to headstand gradually, learning the key alignment points of the neck, head and shoulders for a safe, effortless posture.
The Gaiam Yoga Fundamentals series features unmatched online yoga instruction from world-renowned instructors Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman.
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5:51 No Preview Learn how to safely do an exhilarating headstand, considered the father of all poses. |
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4:22 No Preview Warm up and prepare for headstand. |
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2:39 No Preview Work on getting your legs together and straight. |
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4:12 No Preview Release the troublesome psoas muscle as you move deeper into inversions. Recommended Props: Chair, Blanket, Block |
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1:44 No Preview Continue to prepare your foundation by warming up your legs with a standing pose. |
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1:55 No Preview Align the crown of your head with the tailbone to find headstand in this energizing standing pose. |
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1:14 No Preview Explore the placement of the head and neck in a warm-up position. Recommended Props: Block |
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1:58 No Preview Learn how to lift the chest in this active pose. |
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1:39 No Preview Calm your nervous system before you go upside down. Recommended Props: Block (2) |
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1:35 No Preview Explore relationship of arms, shoulders and the head before going into headstand. |
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3:20 No Preview Explore relationship of arms, shoulders and the head before going into headstand. |
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5:57 No Preview Balance easily on your forearms with and without props. Recommended Props: Wall, Block, Strap |
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6:07 No Preview Open the shoulders for headstand. Recommended Props: Strap (optional) |
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6:11 No Preview Feel the benefits and architecture with a modification before doing full headstand. Recommended Props: Wall, Blanket |
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15:04 No Preview Rest and cool down with a brief series of restorative poses. Recommended Props: Blanket (3), Strap |
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