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Yoga is a system created to facilitate balance. In order to do this, the imbalances need to be exposed and eradicated. From our first class, the move toward harmony begins immediately. We begin to release some tension, which gives us a feeling of lightness, balance and connectedness. We’ve begun to restore equanimity.
To only practice balancing on the legs is not balance at all, the arms must be given fair time. Many people refer to handstand as the ultimate arm balancing. This pose develops the body harmoniously. It strengthens the shoulders, arms and wrists and expands the chest fully. There is also a good amount of core strength necessary to hold this pose away from the wall.
If you can hold ado mukha svanasana (down dog) and chaturanga dandasana (bent elbow plank) for at least a few breaths comfortably, then you are ready to have a go. The first two variations presented simply develop the strength and awareness necessary to try the full posture. Just remember, mastering this pose will not make you a better person, nor will it make people love you more. Have fun with it. Don’t freak out if you fall. It’s only yoga. Enjoy.
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6 Responses so far to "Vytas Baskauskas:Yoga Handstand Instructional Part 1"
June 15th, 2009 at 7:58 PM
lol nevermind I got …
lol nevermind I got over my fear I got it:D!
June 15th, 2009 at 7:58 PM
can you help me to …
can you help me to get over my fear of falling on my head? please! I can do the wall ones but I’m scared to fall on my head!
June 15th, 2009 at 7:58 PM
dang…..that dude …
dang…..that dude got handstand skillz
June 15th, 2009 at 7:58 PM
cool. so… my …
cool. so… my humble servant… are you trying to teach a handstand… or show off that you can do one.. tell us a little bit about it, we’ve all seen a handstand a hundred times before.
Lets here something about it from someone who can do one…
Namaste.
June 15th, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Thaks a lot sir i …
Thaks a lot sir i haev been trying to do this sine last 1 year .
June 15th, 2009 at 7:58 PM
thanks, ive been …
thanks, ive been trying to do a hand stand for a while now, not for yoga, but just to build my upper body strength(you know the handstand pushup, i just could not balance but your video has helped alot). its the best video i have seen so far so keep it up.