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Strike a Yoga Pose: 7 Headstands
In Ashtanga Yoga, there are a total of seven headstands in Second Series. Some are more challenging than others, but with a little practice, you can master them all. At first, try doing all seven separately, and when you feel stable enough, try moving through all seven without letting your feet touch the ground.
Strike a Yoga Pose: 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.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Tripod Headstand
Yoga is full of variety. One pose can offer many variations — even something as simple as standing on your head. I have introduced you all to the four variations of headstand found in Ashtanga Yoga.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Pinching Shoulders Headstand
So we're finally up to the fourth headstand in Ashtanga Yoga. The first one is Bound Headstand, followed by Double Arm Headstand, and the third is Forearm Headstand.
Sanskrit Name: Baddha Hasta Sirsasana D
English Translation: Bound Hands Headstand Posture D
Also Called: Pinching Shoulders Headstand
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Forearm Headstand
Of all the balancing poses, headstands might just be my favorite. They're challenging and work the upper body as well as the abs, but I also love that there are so many variations of the pose. In Ashtanga Yoga, there are actually seven different headstands.
YOGA CHALLENGE: Double Arm Headstand
Are you ready for the latest YOGA CHALLENGE? Oh good. Since you've been practicing Bound Headstand, here's a variation for you to try called Double Arm Headstand.
Strike a Yoga Pose: Bound Headstand
We've been doing a lot of grounding yoga poses like Warrior 1 and Pigeon that work on your leg strength and flexibility. Let's turn things around - literally - and talk about headstands. This is a fun inversion to practice, because you can work on your balance and build the strength in your upper body.
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Strike a Yoga Pose: Iron Cross Headstand
Hooray! We've finally made it to the seventh headstand in Ashtanga Yoga's Second Series. Of course, you've got to end with a bang, and this pose called Iron Cross Headstand is no joke.
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