Day 1️⃣2️⃣ #WildlotusYogaChallengePartII with @thepracticegroup #SalambaSirsasanaI or #HeadStand
The King of all asanas, Salamba Sirsasana I. A great pose to restore - once you are in the pose, we recommend holding it for at least 5 minutes for the benefits to kick in. To name some - healthier skin, rejuvenated blood flow, quieter mind. This pose requires a strong outer body, but soft inner body. The physical body is strong, but inside, you are quiet.
🔺Getting into the pose takes practice and we recommend going to class and trying it under the supervision of a teacher or seasoned practitioner to prevent injuries. 🔺Do NOT purely jump into the pose or hop up if you have never tried it - be wise and respectful of your body, please. 🔺Note: There should be no pain in the neck, and the forearms should be glued to the floor. When you first start, experiment with holding the pose, or balancing off of the wall.
🔺Once you're there, slowly start building up the time you can hold it for. Generally speaking, it goes from balancing away from the wall to 30 seconds, then 1 minute, then 2 minutes... then once you can find a steady balance it's much easier to work towards 5, 10, 15, or even 20 minutes.
💠Remember to rest in child's pose afterwards, always.
Outfit: @popsy
Mat: @Arpiyoga
