Headstand prep

Thank you Nicci! I do so much agree with you... I am still working in the foundation of this asana, to get right there, and in a safe wave for my body. Thanks a lot for such a clear explanation! we will work patience more than anything else, as in life itself... Namaste. Love Esther

Thank you Nichi! Between Sandra's Headstand 101 and your work and insights here I feel excited and prepared for a long journey into headstand;). My core is my biggest challenge I think and your advice not to kick in and your encouragement toward patience were well taken. I am so inspired to watch your own very slow and controlled movement. I will keep all of that in mind during my daily work toward similar movement. Best wishes and thanks.

Hey Nichi, Enjoyed your very intelligent teaching of headstand. Dolphin on three blocks is cool and really helps to get that lift through the upper back.

A great class! So well explained. Exactly what I needed. Thanks, Nichi!

Super class Nichi!! I'll take your very wise advice on headstand and practise daily with these preparations. Love 2 u.

Thanks for the tutorial. I wish I had seen this last week as I injured myself doing a headstand and am now recovering. I had no problem getting up and held it for a few minutes but I must have been using the wrong muscles to hold the pose. My right shoulder and upper back are injured. I am very upset because I love the feeling of doing headstand. What do you recommend for recovery? Once you get up, are you using the forearms primarily to keep you stable? Wendy

Very sage advice at the end for many poses. Thank you, Nichi!

Yes! That's wonderful to hear Rick. It is a fantastic pose but sometimes the shoulders just don't want to lift!Namaste

Cheers Nathalie. Let me know how you get on

Thanks Jennifer they really work

Hi Wendy..I would really advise resting your shoulder and upper back..just do some gentle arm stretches to keep it mobile and try some heat on it. You are using the forearms but also the shoulder girdle and your core. As well as keeping legs engaged and glutes once you are in it. It's important to be able to have the strength to support yourself on the arms with very little weight on the head. This will ensure a safe practice. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Ahh thank you dear Meaghen. It will come with time and patience. Aums

Thank you Esther and Catherine for your feedback. It is a wonderful asana and well worth the preparation

thank you nichi! this is the most helpful headstand prep i found so far :) can't wait to come up to headstand slowly like you showed! but i know.. patience...

Nichi this is great! I've often hurt my neck in headstand, which has kept me from practicing it. Now I know that I need to build up and this prep makes a lovely asana. I've added it to my practice. Would you do a demonstration on chaturanga dandasana? My yogi friends are always telling me that chatauranga is really about the legs and, of course, the core, but I can't seem to make the connection.

Very well explained. I appreciated the strengthening exercises to help me move forward gradually into a headstand. Thank you!

Wonderful explanation. Detailed and structured. Thank you.

Glad I found this - I really enjoy the benefits of inversions but feel so much pressure on the top of my head that I can't stay very long. I will stick with the preparation for awhile and see if it helps. Thank you!