A Step-by-Step Headstand Guide with Blessed Yoga
Discover the fundamental steps for mastering a headstand, led by Jen, also known as Blessed Yoga. Let’s break down the process to ace your headstand practice.
Preparing for the Headstand
Jen introduces the tutorial and highlights the importance of a low ponytail for long hair. She emphasizes the need for a solid surface and offers tips for beginners, preparing to begin the session.
Tips Before Starting
Jen offers two crucial tips before commencing: wearing fitted attire to prevent interference while upside down and engaging in a warm-up yoga flow to prepare the body.
Safety Precautions and Alternatives
She advises practising near a wall for support if needed but cautions against relying on the wall excessively. Jen demonstrates a tuck-and-roll technique for a safe landing if one feels unbalanced or insecure.
Establishing the Head Placement
Jen demonstrates hand placement and encourages finding the balancing point on the head,
Initiating the Movement
After establishing hand and head placements, Jen guides through the initial steps,
Progressing to Crawling and Knee Lifts
The tutorial advances to crawling feet toward the face, allowing individuals to feel comfortable in the position before lifting one knee and then the other, focusing on balance and control.
Gradually Attempting Lifts
Jen guides the transition into little hops and demonstrates how to lift one foot at a time,because focusing on controlled movements, core engagement, and balance.
Balancing Both Legs Upward
Once comfortable with single-leg lifts, Jen instructs on lifting both legs upward, because emphasizing core engagement and glute activation while maintaining stability and proper alignment.
Safe Return and Conclusion
The tutorial concludes with instructions on safely returning from the headstand,because emphasizing controlled movements, releasing the legs down, and taking a moment in child’s pose.Once comfortable with single-leg lifts, Jen instructs on lifting both legs upward, because emphasizing core engagement and glute activation while maintaining stability and proper alignment.