About Yoga: Focus on Forearm Stand

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Yoga Yoga Yoga Styles Beginners Poses & Workouts From Ann Pizer, your Guide to Yoga Most people have seen headstands and handstands before ever stepping foot in a yoga class, but forearm stand (also called bent arm balance) is a bit more specialized. Inherently less stable than a headstand, forearm stand requires greater strength and control, but makes a nice alternative to headstand for those with neck issues. Let's take a look at three version of forearm stand for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Dolphin Pose Dolphin pose is essentially downward facing dog with the forearms flat on the floor. It's a good variation on down dog for people want to avoid putting too much weight on their wrists. It's also a great preparation for forearm stand. To begin to get the body into position, keep inching the feet as close as possible to the elbows. The more perpendicular the upper arms are to the floor, the easier it will be to kick up. Pose of the Week - Forearm Stand - Pincha Mayurasana Using a strap and a block is really helpful in finding your alignment and balance in forearm stand. Make a loop in the strap that is as wide as your shoulders and slip it around your arms just above the elbow. Place the block at the wall and place your hands on either side. These two props will help you keep your elbows in the correct position to support your body's weight. Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana Scorpion is forearm stand plus a back bend. In the full version, the soles of the feet come to rest on the top of your head. If you feel comfortable balancing in forearm stand, move out about three feet from the wall. Once you are inverted, use the wall to walk your feet down towards your head. Fall Allergy Relief A lot of tell-tale sniffles and phlegmy coughs indicate that the fall allergy season has hit. While yoga is not going to be a quick fix for your seasonal allergies,... Read more Yoga Ads Hatha Yoga Learn Yoga Beginning Yoga Yoga Sivananda Online Yoga Featured Articles Beginning Yoga Practice An Index of Yoga Poses Yoga Styles Yoga Audio, Books, and Videos Yoga Equipment and Clothing Yoga and Your Health   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Ann Pizer Yoga Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Yoga newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Yoga? Yoga for Beginners - How to Start Yoga for Weight Loss Find Yoga Poses 30-Day Quick Start Yoga Guide Advertisement