Strike a Yoga Pose: Bound Headstand


Updated 06/29/10 1:33 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

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. I do this pose if I have a headache, stuffy nose, or if I'm feeling sad or tired. All the 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