Supported Headstand

TRADITIONAL ALIGNMENT

Foot to Hip - Hips extended and adducted, knees extended, Legs active.
Spine - Find length & support in neutral.
Shoulder to Hand -

INTEGRATION

This is the most supportive of the headstands, if forearms are long enough with or without shoulder elevation, to take some or a lot of weight off the head and neck.

EXPLORATION

Foot to Hip -
Spine - Head position
Shoulder to Hand -

MODIFICATION

- Use an inversion table or blocks under shoulders

ADVANCEMENT

Tripod
Forearm

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