iAries started this discussion ·
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIDv1YD9PTE&feature=youtube_gdata_player I have been workingvon this all morning.....what am I doing wrong?
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Veena ·
I just watched you video...please be careful! You do not want to be placing all of the weight on the head, the hands or forearms should be assisting you! If you DO work on headstands alignment is VERY important. Here is a video I made showing all of the different "stands". Head, elbow, forearm, and hand. Take note of the balance points for each one and how they are slightly different. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmIciddJyPY&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF&index=10 Also if you're interested I have 2 lessons on the elbowstand. The first is listed as beginner but not because it's easy. It's place there to allow you to get a feel for being inverted. Stands of any kind are not easy, so don't feel you should be able to perform any of them the first try. Elbowstand https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/f7c4b034-b91e-11df-856f-001b214581be Elbowstand sit up https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d21fb3e-4640-4e4e-9c18-6e9e0ac37250 With time I know you'll get it!! 🥂
iAries ·
Thank you! When I go up my balance is distributed through my forearms/shoulders and head not much pressure on my head. I guess I don't have enough strength to rely soley on my forearms yet. Thanks again!
It looks to me like a shoulder mobility issue. for a true forearm stand (with your head off the ground) you have to be able to really open Your shoulders more. However, if there is Very little pressure on your head as you say, then that is a great headstand. So congrats on that. I suggest you try a different hand/arm position though. There are two variations you might find helpful. For a headstand when you start on your hands and knees place your hands about shoulder width apart but closer to your body then where your head will sit. Make a triangle on the floor with your hands and head at the corners. lift up the Same way you did in your video. Your elbows should be over your wrists and bent at approx 90 degrees. For a forearm stand variation try starting in the same position EXCEPT instead of forearms facing forward With palm down, try bringing the hands together. make a fist with one hand (pinky finger down) and wrap the other hand around it. This will sit at the back of your head. (You can also try cupping your hands against the back of your head.) When you lift, do NOT allow your elbows to come off the ground. This requires a little less Shoulder mobility than the version you tried. But if your elbows lift, you will need to work on your flexibility, that area. Also, I suspect that you do have enough strength to do a handstand. Have you tried a reverse handstand by walking you feet up a wall or pole? If you're still afraid (which is normal) get out some pillows, Couch cusions and a friend to help spot you. you can do it!
iAries ·
Thank you! I am hoping that once someone spots meet up into the position I will be able to figure out the best positioning for my forearms, arms and shoulders to complete and hold the stance.
