Modified Headstand
Beginning The Journey Of Ashtanga - Tutorials and Practices For Beginners
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Sirsanasana or headstand is sometimes called the "king of asanas." In this tutorial, we'll show you how to modify this advanced posture to make sure your neck stays safe. You'll still experience the benefits of increased circulation and this pose is great for stretching and strengthening the shoulders and upper back.
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Padmasana - Lotus
This posture helps to stretch the hips. It's great to practice keeping the spine extended, helping to develop good posture. Always be mindful of your knees and ankles while practicing padmasana. If the hips aren't open enough for the full posture, stay with the modification.
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Savasana
And now we get to take our rest. Savasana translates to "corpse pose" and it's where we can integrate all the benefits of our practice. This posture calms the brain and relaxes the body. You may be tempted to skip it on a busy day, but always at least take a brief Savasana...it's very important!
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Practice Lecture
This short lecture describes the way we've designed the course to move from practices that are simpler to more complex practices. Also, we recommend a daily practice, so there are different lengths of practice to choose from, depending on the amount of time you have.
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