Strike a Yoga Pose: Palms Up Headstand


Updated 12/05/08 9:19 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Yoga Pose of the Week Palms Up Headstand

One of the reasons I'm a huge fan of Ashtanga Yoga is the many variations of headstand involved in the practice — seven to be exact. Palms Up Headstand is the sixth in the Ashtanga headstand series. I'm not going to lie to you; this one is pretty tough. As with all things though, practice makes perfect, so keep trying until you can stay balanced. If you have a sensitive head, you may want to Read more

5 Reasons You Can't Do a Headstand Yet


Updated 10/20/11 10:25 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Balance in Headstand Pose

Do you have a minipanic attack when your yoga instructor says it's time to work on headstands? Whether you've tried inversions a hundred times and can't stay balanced for more than half a second, or are too intimidated to even try, here are five reasons headstands aren't happening for you and how to get started hanging upside down. You're scared of falling: This is a very real fear and a valid Read more