Aaah, I've been trying again and again. I noticed that in the end, I was too scared to lift my legs properly (because I was afraid that my neck would break.. I think), but anyway.I really do put too much pressure on my head which results in me making a full somersault instead of the headstand. I'll need to fix that.
Also, the handstand... I can't do that either hahaha (basically because I'm too afraid to lift my legs... even though my neck will not be in danger)I think the whole upside-down posture scares me. Iiiii'll gather all courage and do it again and again, until I get it right.
Ah, I just downloaded the pdf file as well... There are some postures in there that I had not tried. :O (I had once read the pdf, but then forgot about them heh... ^^') So, thank you for mentioning it!
Στις 7:25 μ.μ. Τετάρτη, 4 Δεκεμβρίου 2013, ο/η "white.wizard666@..." <white.wizard666@... έγραψε:
You can use a wall for support. In handstand a wall is used generally, but in internet tutorials I didn't see using of a wall in headstand. When doing such inverted asanas, balance is hard to maintain. Just take your position, interlock your fingers when your elbows and arms making a triangle and put your head between your hands (classic headstand starting you know). When you put your head on the ground, your head should be 5-10 cm away from the wall. Lift your body like doing a somersault,lift your feet too and catch the wall with your feet, while your kness are bended. It is like doing a half-somersault. Then extend your legs along the wall. It will look like that:
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Use your feet to maintain your balance,while your weight is on your head and arms.In later times, you can do this without a wall. I think it is better to do it with support for first times, so you can focus on your energy, rather than fighting for balance. Also be careful about your neck, it can be hurted easily during headstand, so you must share your weight on both arms, not too much on the head.
I hope this will be helpful.
HAIL SATAN!
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[email protected], <tapapakiastinseira@... wrote:
Thank you both for the advices.
...Unfortunately it looks like I just need reaaal strength at my hands (I used pillows as well, and I only managed to do an... awkward somersault haha...
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Στις 12:53 π.μ. Τρίτη, 3 Δεκεμβρίου 2013, ο/η "lydia_666@..." <lydia_666@... έγραψε:
As well as Egon's advice, try putting a pillow or two under your head. The first few times I did it, I used 2 pillows and my neck still hurt a bit, but I'm at the point now where I can just kick up into headstand and no pain at all.
Hail Satan!
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[email protected], Light Yagami <tapapakiastinseira@... wrote:
Aaagh, I'm so frustrated! I've seen a million tutorials on the Internet, but basically they all say the same thing. The instructions are simple but... the pain! D':
My head hurts, it's not even possible to support my entire weight on it! I'd say my weight is average, but it still is too much for my head. My hands aren't much of a help... And being balanced... is... impossible.
Ghhhh, it really frustrates me, I do yoga daily, and I wish I could do the headstand.
Does anyone have any tips or something...? :/
I mean really... My head hurts too much to do it. (even if I put a towel or something under me, there's still pain)
Does one have to be extremely flexible and strong in order to do it? I think it'd be silly, since, most people, when talking about yoga, they first recommend the headstand position... If someone needs to be a pro at gymnastics, why do they always suggest it first??! Grrr.... I know that it's important, and really helpful, but why does it have to be so tough? ,<
