5 Prep Yoga Poses For Headstand

Adri Kyser

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Before you try shoulder stand, check with your DR. Work on these prep poses regularly to help strengthen the body for inversions.

Seated Forward Fold

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Reverse Table Flow

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Bridge Pose

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Shoulderstand Prep On a Wall

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1 Leg Shoulderstand Prep On a Wall

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5 Prep Yoga Poses For Headstand

5 Prep Yoga Poses For Headstand

Adri Kyser

Before you try shoulder stand, check with your DR. Work on these prep poses regularly to help strengthen the body for inversions.

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Seated Forward Fold

Seated Forward Fold

Hold for 5-8 Breaths

Reverse Table Flow

Reverse Table Flow

Hold for 5-8 Breaths

Bridge Pose

Bridge Pose

5-8 Breaths

Shoulderstand Prep On a Wall

Shoulderstand Prep On a Wall

Hold For 3-5 Breaths

1 Leg Shoulderstand Prep On a Wall

1 Leg Shoulderstand Prep On a Wall

Hold for 3-5 Breaths on Each Side

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