11/07/2025
Not quite the technique we were going for in classes this week, but how much does this posture take you back to your childhood when you would just do it without even thinking!
Sirsasana (headstand) has to be 1 of my favourite postures, considered an advanced posture which requires strength, stability and proper alignment to be carried out safely.
We opened up the shoulders with some stretches, and really got into the core with different variations of plank and other core strengthening exercises before adding dolphin (Ardha pincha mayurasnana) into our flows and on our last flow having the option of trying headstand with tucked knees (from dolphin) some yogis had a go, and some stayed in dolphin or a posture that was suitable for their bodies. I just LOVE how you all go with the flow and are not fazed 1 bit by what anyone else is doing, and the way you offer encouragement and praise to your fellow yogis when they are trying the more challenging postures and especially when they accomplish them, you really are a team.🥰💪
Falling in and out of postures is part of the process and some yogis style it out fabulously 😝. All it takes is practice and patience.
Benefits of practicing headstand helps build strength in shoulders, arms and core improves circulation enhances focus and mental clarity
It cam also help calm the mind, alleviate stress and depression and potentially improve digestion.
When we are building up to a certain posture in class I always have to think of what postures to put in before hand and what parts of the body we need to work most on, so your muscles and joints are nicely warmed for an easier transition, also counter balance postures, so for headstand we counter balanced with shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) (some took it into plough some had legs up the wall) to promote balance within the body, Headstand is seen as energising and stimulating whist shoulder stand is seen as cooling and calming. What ever option you take you ALWAYS make me proud.
We welcomed 2 new students to classes this week and both said how lovely you all were and they were the most welcoming classes they had ever been to, that's down to YOU not me, thank you. I'm just the little idiot at the front inflicting pain. They wasn't even fazed by the fact we had headstand in they just took option best for them 💪
We Were going away this weekend but cancelled due to the hot weather it's not fair on the mops, although we have air con (which she is sat in front of as I type) we wouldn't be able to walk anywhere. she will be taken out at 6am for the next few mornings for her exercise and that will be it apart from her pool, water gun and swing ball😂,( I had my run when we got back and was already finding it a struggle🥵) so we decided we'd have a bbq and see the nephews Saturday and go out for cocktails and food on Sunday when its a bit cooler and we won't be walking far. (although we cancelled our trip away I still made sure we had something to look forward too)
I like the sun but I hate the heat, make sure you keep yourselves and your pets safe and hydrated.
Just a note
If you're looking to improve flexibility, mobility, strength and balance...fine. Welcome to class
Looking for a new challenge and company?..fine. Welcome to class
Looking to push yourself or to take it easy...Whatever. Welcome to class
See you on your mats real soon💪
