Inversion Yoga Poses: How-to, Tips, Benefits, Images, Videos
Yoga Poses for Beginners
Inversions are great for balance and concentration, as well as circulation. Michael Taylor from Strala Yoga in New York City
demonstrates and gives us the scoop.
Headstand - Your feet will lift easily off the ground when your base is strong, your feet are close to your body, and your hips up... More on how to do a Headstand >>
Forearm Stand - From your hands and knees, lower your forearms to the ground, elbows right under your shoulders, hands straight... More on Forearm Stand >>
Handstand - There is no need to jump into this pose. Your grounded foot will lift easily when your weight is more forward of... More on how to do a Handstand >>
Plow - Lie down on your back with arms alongside your body, and bring knees into your chest. More on how to do Plow Pose >>
Shoulder Stand - Lie down on your back with arms alongside your body, and bring knees into your chest. With legs either bent or... More on Shoulder Stand >>
Michael Taylor is a yoga guide at Strala Yoga in New York City. (Michael prefers "guide" to "instructor"). He's practiced Eastern movement and healing techniques for more than two decades. He holds a degree in mind-body medicine from Harvard, and studied alternative medicine and psychology at Oxford. Mike is also the CEO of social media company Odyl, climbs a few mountains in his spare time, and is the husband of yoga master Tara Stiles.
Headstand - Your feet will lift easily off the ground when your base is strong, your feet are close to your body, and your hips up... More on how to do a Headstand >>
Forearm Stand - From your hands and knees, lower your forearms to the ground, elbows right under your shoulders, hands straight... More on Forearm Stand >>
Handstand - There is no need to jump into this pose. Your grounded foot will lift easily when your weight is more forward of... More on how to do a Handstand >>
Plow - Lie down on your back with arms alongside your body, and bring knees into your chest. More on how to do Plow Pose >>
Shoulder Stand - Lie down on your back with arms alongside your body, and bring knees into your chest. With legs either bent or... More on Shoulder Stand >>
Michael Taylor is a yoga guide at Strala Yoga in New York City. (Michael prefers "guide" to "instructor"). He's practiced Eastern movement and healing techniques for more than two decades. He holds a degree in mind-body medicine from Harvard, and studied alternative medicine and psychology at Oxford. Mike is also the CEO of social media company Odyl, climbs a few mountains in his spare time, and is the husband of yoga master Tara Stiles.
Published May 2, 2010 at 9:15 PM
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