ashtanga yoga Sirsasana

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the same goes for me as well, i was afraid and uncomfortable in the

beginning because it was a new pose and wasn't used to being upside

down so i was out of my comfort zone. but i kept trying and still

being afraid until i fell out of the pose and i know this sounds

crazy but that's what did it for me. the worst thing that i was

afraid of happening did happen so i knew what to expect. i think it's

the anticipation that gives us fear.

 

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>It took me two years to 'get' sirasana, and for those two years, I

>attempted it every time I did a practice. *practice practice and

>all is coming* - it's true!

>Up against the wall, a little further away from the wall each time,

>crashing down, fear, anger, frustration, Yes, I've been there.

>What made the difference for me was something I read - Two bits of

>advice that made it happen:

>First, balance on the fontanella, not the crown of your head.

>Balance on a point about 2 inches back from the forehead.

>Two: focus on a point about 12 inches away from your eyes, on the

>mat. This affects the angle of the neck.

>Other than that, I think it is just a matter of persevering,

>sticking at it, and never, never give up.

>Just give up the fear - let it go - What's the worst thing that can

>happen?

>Good luck, and let us know when you do your first one!

>Love, Annie

>ashtanga yoga, lachica_fi <no_reply>

>wrote:

>> Can anyone help me with this pose? My teacher thinks I should be

>> doing it, even though I think I could quite happily live without

>it -

>> my problem is that I'm actually afraid to go upside down. I'm

>happy

>> enough in shoulderstand but the thought of headstand terrifies me

>and

>> always has.

>> I have used a teacher, a wall, a corner, books, partners, I've

>> followed the technique for entering the pose to the letter, but

>my

>> body just doesn't want to go up . I said before I could live

>without

>> it - meaning I could quite happily leave my fears where they are -

>> but at the same time I'm sure that being in headstand feels really

>> god and I'd quite like that feeling too. It's a psychological

>block,

>> I suppose - or maybe poor balance - I don't know. I don't know

>> whether persistence would be pride/ambition (which I don't want),

>or

>> striving to improve (which I think is probably OK) or trying to

>> please other people who think I ought to be able to do it by now

>> (which sounds bad news).

>>

>> I'd welcome any comments on this, whether they be in the form of

>> practical advice, simple reassurance or even just records of the

>> experiences of other yogi/nis.

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