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Posture Series |
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Standing
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| Hip
Openers | Inversions |
Backbends
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Arm Balances
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| Twists |Forward
Bends |
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Shirshasana
Prep
Headstand Prep
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Foundations of
Posture: |
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Begin in Table posture (hands
directly below the shoulders and knees hip width apart and
directly below your hips - feet are straight behind the knees).
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Come down onto your elbows so they
are directly in line with your shoulders. Interlace your fingers
but keep enough room in your palms as if you were holding a
robin's egg: see image below.
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You are going to bring the weight
of your body into your elbows and pinky side of your wrist.
This prepares you for headstand by empowering your wrists and
elbows to carry the weight of your body rather then collapsing
into your neck and head.
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Melt your heart down towards the
ground as you bring your shoulder blades on your back.
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Curl the back toes under and lift
the front of your thighs back in space and the tailbone revolves
up towards the sky. Heart moves towards the thighs.
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Head is off the ground for
headstand prep pose.
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Careful not to sink down in to your
shoulders - keep finding the length in your spine by lifting up
through the tailbone.
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Keep drawing the shoulders on to
your back and melting your heart towards the your thighs.
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To release: Lower your
knees down onto the ground.
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is not liable for any injuries that may occur when trying these
poses. The posture series is meant as a guide to home
practice. It is not for beginners. Before
beginning any physical activity, yogafamily.com advises that you speak
with your doctor and take several classes with a certified instructor.
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