inversions Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:35:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png inversions Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Turn Your Yoga Practice Upside Down With These Inverted Poses https://yourdailysportfix.com/turn-your-yoga-practice-upside-down-with-these-inverted-poses/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:53:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24012 Handstands are much more than just impressive feats of strength or something that makes for cool Instagram photos. In yoga, they’re what’s known as a type of inversion, or pose where the hips and heart are positioned above the head. Inversions are practiced for a variety of reasons, such as to cultivate balance and improve […]

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]]> Handstands are much more than just impressive feats of strength or something that makes for cool Instagram photos. In yoga, they’re what’s known as a type of inversion, or pose where the hips and heart are positioned above the head. Inversions are practiced for a variety of reasons, such as to cultivate balance and improve circulation, and handstands are just one of several inverted poses that can offer such benefits. If you’d like to include some inversions in your practice but don’t feel ready to go all the way upside down, here are a few gentler alternatives.

Dolphin Pose

Dolphin Pose is similar to Downward-Facing Dog and is an effective way to strengthen your shoulders if you’re looking to eventually balance in a forearm stand. Start in a Downward Dog position, then slowly lower your forearms to the mat while keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders. Press your palms into the floor, forming a triangle with your forearms. Continue to lift your hips upward, holding for 5-10 breaths before releasing into a Child’s Pose.

Legs Up the Wall

If you’re looking for something a bit more restorative, Legs Up the Wall can help to improve circulation and promote a sense of calm without challenging your muscles or sense of balance. On your bed, the floor, or any comfortable surface, lie on your back with your hips close to a wall. Extend your legs upward, resting them against the wall with your knees slightly bent. Hold for 5 minutes, breathing deeply into your belly.

Supported Shoulder Stand

Supported Shoulder Stand is similar to handstand in that it positions the body almost completely upside down, but requires significantly less skill to perform. In addition to encouraging lymphatic drainage, the gentle pressure this posture exerts on the throat is a great way to stimulate the thyroid. To perform Supported Shoulder Stand, place a folded blanket under your shoulders and lie on your back. Lift your legs and hips upward, placing your hands on your lower back or your hips against a chair for support.

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]]> The Benefits of Inversions in Yoga https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-benefits-of-inversions-in-yoga/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:13:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18741 Yoga as a form of exercise has been increasing in popularity over the last few years—in particular, the practice of yoga asana. Asana is the part of yoga that includes poses and postures, and each pose brings with it its own unique benefits. Inversions, or poses that position the head below the heart, are worth […]

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]]> Yoga as a form of exercise has been increasing in popularity over the last few years—in particular, the practice of yoga asana. Asana is the part of yoga that includes poses and postures, and each pose brings with it its own unique benefits. Inversions, or poses that position the head below the heart, are worth incorporating into any yoga practice. You don’t have to be able to do a handstand; laying on the floor with a pillow under your lower back and your legs up the wall is more than enough to reap these benefits.

Improves Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage

Getting upside down stimulates blood flow toward the lungs, which can then deliver more oxygen back into the blood. Our lymphatic system is part of our circulatory and immune system, but as it doesn’t have its own pump like the heart, sometimes it requires a little help. Practicing inverted poses is a great way to help it along so that it can effectively eliminate your body’s waste.

Increases Energy

In the words of Elle Woods, “Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy!” and inversions are no exception. Some studies have shown that inverted poses like handstands or forearm stands increase blood flow to the brain and cause endorphins to be released, which can leave you feeling more alert and energized after your practice.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> inversions Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:35:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png inversions Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Turn Your Yoga Practice Upside Down With These Inverted Poses https://yourdailysportfix.com/turn-your-yoga-practice-upside-down-with-these-inverted-poses/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:53:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24012 Handstands are much more than just impressive feats of strength or something that makes for cool Instagram photos. In yoga, they’re what’s known as a type of inversion, or pose where the hips and heart are positioned above the head. Inversions are practiced for a variety of reasons, such as to cultivate balance and improve […]

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]]> Handstands are much more than just impressive feats of strength or something that makes for cool Instagram photos. In yoga, they’re what’s known as a type of inversion, or pose where the hips and heart are positioned above the head. Inversions are practiced for a variety of reasons, such as to cultivate balance and improve circulation, and handstands are just one of several inverted poses that can offer such benefits. If you’d like to include some inversions in your practice but don’t feel ready to go all the way upside down, here are a few gentler alternatives.

Dolphin Pose

Dolphin Pose is similar to Downward-Facing Dog and is an effective way to strengthen your shoulders if you’re looking to eventually balance in a forearm stand. Start in a Downward Dog position, then slowly lower your forearms to the mat while keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders. Press your palms into the floor, forming a triangle with your forearms. Continue to lift your hips upward, holding for 5-10 breaths before releasing into a Child’s Pose.

Legs Up the Wall

If you’re looking for something a bit more restorative, Legs Up the Wall can help to improve circulation and promote a sense of calm without challenging your muscles or sense of balance. On your bed, the floor, or any comfortable surface, lie on your back with your hips close to a wall. Extend your legs upward, resting them against the wall with your knees slightly bent. Hold for 5 minutes, breathing deeply into your belly.

Supported Shoulder Stand

Supported Shoulder Stand is similar to handstand in that it positions the body almost completely upside down, but requires significantly less skill to perform. In addition to encouraging lymphatic drainage, the gentle pressure this posture exerts on the throat is a great way to stimulate the thyroid. To perform Supported Shoulder Stand, place a folded blanket under your shoulders and lie on your back. Lift your legs and hips upward, placing your hands on your lower back or your hips against a chair for support.

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]]> The Benefits of Inversions in Yoga https://yourdailysportfix.com/the-benefits-of-inversions-in-yoga/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:13:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=18741 Yoga as a form of exercise has been increasing in popularity over the last few years—in particular, the practice of yoga asana. Asana is the part of yoga that includes poses and postures, and each pose brings with it its own unique benefits. Inversions, or poses that position the head below the heart, are worth […]

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]]> Yoga as a form of exercise has been increasing in popularity over the last few years—in particular, the practice of yoga asana. Asana is the part of yoga that includes poses and postures, and each pose brings with it its own unique benefits. Inversions, or poses that position the head below the heart, are worth incorporating into any yoga practice. You don’t have to be able to do a handstand; laying on the floor with a pillow under your lower back and your legs up the wall is more than enough to reap these benefits.

Improves Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage

Getting upside down stimulates blood flow toward the lungs, which can then deliver more oxygen back into the blood. Our lymphatic system is part of our circulatory and immune system, but as it doesn’t have its own pump like the heart, sometimes it requires a little help. Practicing inverted poses is a great way to help it along so that it can effectively eliminate your body’s waste.

Increases Energy

In the words of Elle Woods, “Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy!” and inversions are no exception. Some studies have shown that inverted poses like handstands or forearm stands increase blood flow to the brain and cause endorphins to be released, which can leave you feeling more alert and energized after your practice.

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