BALANCES ON THE ARMS

This week we fly by reviewing the main BALANCE POSTURES ON THE HANDS such as Bhujapidasana, Bakasana, Tittinasana, Eka Hasta Bhujangasana, Astavakrasana and Eka Pada Galavasana.

These postures require strength, alignment and attention. They strengthen the abdominals, which helps with general body posture and makes a healthy yoga practice, they give a feeling of being centered and they protect the lower back.

Strength allows you to hold in the posture, it is a cooperative work of the whole body. These are postures that help develop the muscles of the body because they mobilize specific muscles and joints. Gradually we learn to keep in balance thanks to their deep work even if yoga is a rather gentle discipline.

To keep balance, you need to have perfect alignment which is not necessarily easy to find from the first posture or depending on the stiffness and weaknesses of the student, which is why we have accumulated a good number of postures in order to that everyone can experience a posture that best suits them. The weight of the body should be evenly distributed in the palms and fingers of the hands, the weight of the legs should be balanced with that of the bust, the opening of the chest should be balanced with the curvature of the spine.

Balancing arm postures require special attention; a wandering mind cannot be properly centered to rise into the air. These postures are also very suitable for distracted students in order to better focus them. Balance is found once inner balance is found, you must learn to cultivate your concentration and not be distracted by the outside world.

Keep in mind, however, that inversions are built step by step by gaining strength through their repetitions, by finding stability by acquiring self-confidence and by integrating clothing techniques to fit in, keep them and come out. Emphasize that it is the path that counts, not the end. These postures teach you to put our ego aside, bring joy to your teaching!