Bruising while doing an Elbow Stand

Dolce Vita started this discussion · 6/4/2014

Hey guys, So as some of you know, I got my elbow(forearm) stand yesterday. It wasn't painful yesterday when I was doing the elbow stands, but today I noticed that my forearm (closest to the elbow) was bruised on both arms. I did the elbow stands on hardwood floors. I am wondering if I should do my elbow stands on a mat? Or is this pretty typical for elbow stands? Thanks for reading. -Milla

5 replies

s3r3nkk3 · 6/4/2014
Dear Milla, when I try elbow stands I always place a yoga mat on the floor where my elbow will go. I have a marble floor so it is hard (and cold!), so I find a mat helps a lot. Hope this helps. Ciao!
Lina Spiralyne · 6/4/2014
I've always used a mat, which will not give you bruises but possibly wounds instead at the same spots. But if you keep doing it (when the wounds have healed) it will get better and better and finally the skin will be built up enough not to be wounded anymore. That's at least my experience.
Phoenix Hunter · 6/4/2014
I use a yoga mat too.
I polekat I · 6/5/2014
oooh now there's a good idea!!! i have been just doing them on hardwood floors saying 'suck it up skin and get used to it!!' =P
Dolce Vita · 6/5/2014
Lol, Polekat, I've been saying the same thing. I will probably use a yoga mat from here on out, bruising the elbows, sucks!!!