For many people, handstands are frightening! Many people worry about falling during practice! And when it comes to handstand, you may think of head handstand and complex hand handstand
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In fact, handstand refers to the position where the heart is higher than the head from the ground
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This includes shoulder handstands, leg up stretches, even dog down poses and forward bending poses
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Here are the benefits of handstands
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Physical benefits strengthen postures such as shoulder handstand, head handstand, hand handstand and forearm handstand, balance and strengthen arm, leg, back and core muscles
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They teach us the principle of orthosis, which is very helpful to improve our posture
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Improving circulation and overcoming gravity will help venous reflux
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Venous reflux relies on muscle movement and gravity to move blood
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Handstand can help it and improve blood circulation
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It also helps oxygenated blood flow to the brain, sensory organs and face
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The lymphatic system is regarded as the sewage system of the human body
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The lymph absorbs toxins, excess proteins and bacteria and carries them to the lymph nodes for excretion
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Like venous reflux, our bodies rely on gravity and muscle movements to move lymph, and handstands can help us flush the system
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Lifting your feet helps relieve ankle and foot swelling and leg fatigue
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The leg extension against the wall further plays this role
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Stimulating the nervous system handstand will also affect the nervous system
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Handstand is full of vitality: it stimulates the nervous system and generates heat in the body
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Shoulder handstand and leg up pose are more relaxed for the nervous system
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These two poses are very useful if you are under too much pressure
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Psychological benefits handstand can enhance your confidence
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It can make you more confident whenever you become stronger or enter the next stage
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Helping blood and oxygen flow into the brain helps focus attention and memory
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On the contrary, it will change your view of the world both literally and metaphorically
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It can teach us to get rid of habits and routines
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Note: if you are injured in the neck or head, have eye diseases such as hypertension or glaucoma, you can use other postures instead
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When practicing handstand, it is best to remember the first one in yamas – ahimsa (non violence, compassion)
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Practice..
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Practice regularly and build physical strength, first hold your posture and breathe a few times, and then exercise every day
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After practice, enter baby pose or bend forward to cool the body
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Handstand exercises should include building a strong core, shoulder and neck muscles should also be open, and make sure you’ve warmed up
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Safety, make sure you don’t touch anything when you fall
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If you fall, try rolling instead of straining your body
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You can practice at the corner of the room to get support on both sides
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Try to keep your heart focused and consciously practice your body and mind
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Finally, I’d like to share some amazing inverted beautiful pictures for you 1, 2 34、5、6、7、8。
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