sandeyeAdvanced poses: head & shoulderstand variations 1
March 25th 2009 16:48
Whilst I have yet to even manage to get into the basic headstand, the shoulderstand is one of my favorite Asana and I have naturally investigated a few leg position changes when in the position on my good days.
For some reason, each time I attempt to get into the headstand, I simply roll right over my hands and end up on my back. I therefore do not often bother trying this pose. However, if I ever do manage to not only get into the position, but perfect it enough to advance, I think the Lotus headstand would be my preference for the next step along.
Known as Oordhwapadmasana, the benefit of having your legs 'set' rather than in such a position as to wobble about and cause unsteadiness of the pose would surely be to advantage. You enter the headstand and then bend one leg into position. Moving your hips, you place the second leg into the Lotus postilion. From this basic stance you can twist to the left or right to further the benefit of the position, pushing your weight onto the opposing forearm to balance.
For some reason, each time I attempt to get into the headstand, I simply roll right over my hands and end up on my back. I therefore do not often bother trying this pose. However, if I ever do manage to not only get into the position, but perfect it enough to advance, I think the Lotus headstand would be my preference for the next step along.
Known as Oordhwapadmasana, the benefit of having your legs 'set' rather than in such a position as to wobble about and cause unsteadiness of the pose would surely be to advantage. You enter the headstand and then bend one leg into position. Moving your hips, you place the second leg into the Lotus postilion. From this basic stance you can twist to the left or right to further the benefit of the position, pushing your weight onto the opposing forearm to balance.
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