Preparing for Handstand
In this practice, Rachel guides you to a peak pose of handstand prep pose where you will begin to cultivate the shoulder and upper awareness that is essential for supporting yourself properly upside down. Note: You will need a wall to do the practice.
This can either be done as a stand-alone class, as Day 2 of Rachel's 7-Day Inversion Challenge or as Day 28 of the Daily Dose 30-Day Intermediate Yoga Challenge.
Comments
bit different but doable
Great shoulder work. The scapular push-ups, especially in plank pose, felt good. However, the looped-strap exercises weren't accessible to me. With my arms straight and wrists confined by the strap, I could barely get my arms above horizontal, with my wrists no higher than eye level. Other than improving my shoulder mobility, which I've been working on for years, what do you suggest? Should I loosen the strap so I can raise my arms higher, or should I keep the strap tight and not raise my arms above my head?
You are an amazing teacher, Rachel! When you explain positions, I am able to do things that I never thought possible. Thank you!
Love it when a class has movements that build upon each other like the scapula push-ups. Really effective for teaching myself how to push my heart towards the wall while walking my legs up it. Also as a runner, def appreciated the calf stretch. Thank you Rachel!
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Hi Ariel! I'm so glad!! That scapular feeling is game changer ;)