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The tripod balance pose works on your shoulder strength, your core muscles, and your balance. Make sure you try this on a padded surface, so your head and hands are on equal ground - if your mat is thin, fold it in half. Kneel on your mat. Place the crown of your head on the ground. Place your hands on the ground about 8-10 inches in front of your face. They should be shoulder-width distance Read more
No doubt about it, Crow pose is a challenge, but definitely one you can master. If conquering Crow is on your yoga agenda, here are some tips to get you balancing on your hands. Another Round of Push-Ups Arm balances like Crow are all about upper body strength. You can strengthen your arms and shoulders with all the vinyasas you do in class, but if you're itching to do Crow, do upper body work Read more
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
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. I think it's the most difficult of the seven headstands, so don't get frustrated if you have a hard time staying balanced. Keep practicing this one until you've conquered it. If you have a sensitive noggin, fold Read more
