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oga Expectations VS Reality 🤣🙏 . Who can relate to this? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ 😂 . Follow @yogafornewbie for more 📚 . @scarletadrianne

Kicking up without proper support can make it difficult to get up and stay up in Handstand. Poor form is often due to either lack of awareness, lack of strength or fear. Here I share a super simplified (15second!) explanation on how to kick up more effectively (and without causing back pain). Allow me to elaborate further on the tips shared in this videos 1. Don’t Lead with the Toes When hips and core remain closer to the floor as the toes go over head the lower back gets compressed. This can lead to injury. (Still some advanced practitioners can jump into Handstand with the toes leading but the reason they can do this because of their extraordinary core strength which remains supportive, even in the anteriorly tilted [back bending] hip position.) For newer Handstanders, learning to lead with the core is a much smarter way to begin your Handstand journey. 2. Level the Hips Instead of lifting the leg as high as possible before kicking up roll the outer hip down to level the hips. This creates more stability across the pelvic girdle with enhanced inner thigh engagement. 3. Descend the Femur Bone Again instead of lifting the leg as high as possible, hollow the lower belly and draw the thigh bone deeper into its' socket. This action stabilizes the lower back and helps get the hips lift over head sooner while kicking. 4. Front Ribs In Hug the upper abs into the back body to support core engagement and move the torso over head. This further prevents the torso from drooping to the floor when the body should be lifting into the vertical position. Note that this style of jumping requires more power in the grounded leg as well. You can use the momentum of the lifted leg swinging down and then up to help make the kick a bit lighter! . Follow @yogafornewbie for more pics & flows 🔑 . credit: @@marysia_do

Garuda Pose ✨ . 🌱Follow us 📒 @yogafornewbie for more Yoga! . 📸 @cat_shanti

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What a progress! . Back then, I remember I just wanted to put my elbows on the floor. Today I can easily do it and actually chill in the pose😛Honestly, I noticed progress only when I started using props and blocks.. swipe for videos to see how I practiced this pose to see progress❤️ Please note😝 . 1-YOU SHOULD NEVER EVER FORCE OR ASK SOMEONE TO FORCE/SIT on your back to get in this pose . 2-You can ask someone to sit on your back ONLY IF YOUR TORSO AND BELLY ARE TOUCHING THE FLOOR FIRST without effort ( honestly you don’t want anybody to sit on your back/ spine/neck . 3-The video on the left shows is my boyfriend just being silly and weird. He decided to «sit on my back » (without effort or dumping his weight on me) just to make fun of me because I couldn’t touch the floor . 4- The video on the right is a REPRODUCTION of the video on the left(that I found while cleaning up my google photos)…just so you know..before he slowly sat on my back..my torso and belly were already touching the ground..so I didn’t need him to sit on my back to get in this pose..so please BE CAREFUL 😘🙆🏽‍♀️ . Want to start yoga? . Follow @yogafornewbie for more pics & flows 🔑 . Thanks for sharing @slma_ab

Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. . Want to start yoga? . Follow @yogafornewbie for more pics & flows 🔑 . credit: @ania_75

Post By @annalanah Another fun flow with @caro.upsidedown 🙌 Who can tell who is who? . MAKE SURE TO ❤️ And tag someone who needs to see this 👇🏻 Let’s get strong together 💪🏼 . 🌱Follow us 📒 @yogafornewbie for more Yoga!

Like it ❤ Save it 📂 Share it with friends 📎 - Post By @davidrobsonyoga Here are a few quick little tutorials on the shoulder alignment in Downward Facing Dog. I’ve enlisted my incredible wife, @vesic_jelena, to demonstrate the different shoulder positions. - Video 1️⃣ 🚫Avoid internally rotating the upper arms and crunching the shoulders towards your ears. ✅Instead, while pressing firmly into the hands, try to roll your triceps down towards the floor. - Video 2️⃣ 🚫Try not to collapse the chest towards the floor. ✅Tuck your lowest front ribs in and down to help lengthen the back and access your core. - Video 3️⃣ 🚫Don’t pull the shoulder blades down your back. ✅Reach through your externally rotated arms and let the shoulder blades slide up the back towards your head. - Of course, there are many different ways to do the same thing, but these are the techniques that I’ve found most helpful for myself and my students. Try these tips out and let me know how it goes! 🙏 Tag your love ❤️❤️❤️ . Follow @yogafornewbie for more pics & flows 🔑

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Rainbow inversions to brighten up your day... 🌈 . From left to right: headstand tripod headstand funky pincha (on fingertips) forearmstand (pincha mayurasana) handstand. Which one is your favorite? Is there one you’re currently working on? ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 . 🌱Follow us 📒 @yogafornewbie for more Yoga! . Thanks for sharing @riva_g_

I’m sharing some sped up warm ups and then real time at the end so you can see how I’m not forcing the split...just slowly breathing into my flexibility. Be careful not to go past your edge with this one. Only straighten as far as it feels comfortable for you. Even with the top leg bent, it makes for a beautiful shape! . Follow @yogafornewbie for more pics & flows 🔑 . Video by @leighyogipilot 💛

We know you know... Sitting at a desk just asks for full-body pains. 😖 ⠀ But, what are you doing about it?? 🤨 ⠀ Relieve that built-up tightness AT your desk! 🥳 ⠀ Swipe ➡ for @melisfit_’s stretches. Then set an alarm ⏰ + practice them once / hour. Your body + longevity will thank you! ⠀ Do you SIT most of the day?!! 👉🏼 If so you may begin to notice lower back pain, hip tightness, hunched shoulders, tension headaches and increasing wrist pain! ❤️ Don’t worry because today I am sharing my FREE 😱 Yoga For The Office Yoga Guide which walks you through over 12 yoga poses you can do right at your desk to reverse the negative affects of sitting for long periods of time!! 😍➡️➡️➡️ Swipe left above for photo demonstration of 6️⃣ of these amazing poses. 1️⃣ Forward Fold x 30 seconds 2️⃣ Seated Twist x 6-8 breaths each side 3️⃣ Seated Figure Four x 10 breaths each side 4️⃣ Seated Twisting Goddess: 10 x each side 5️⃣ Thread The Needle x 1 min each side 6️⃣ Upward Desk Dog x 20 second hold 🙏🏼 After doing these poses you will feel rejuvenated, relaxed and more productive! 💕 My goal is for you to feel better every single day and it starts with consistent stretching and taking care of your body. 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 I truly think anyone who sits all day can benefit from these poses. Let me know in the comments below which pose is your favorite and if you’re going to download the free guide!! ❤️ Also tag a friend below who would really benefit from these stretches - spread the yoga love! 💕 . Who can relate to this? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ 😂 . Follow @yogafornewbie for more 📚