Helpful tips on headstand, handstand and forearm preparations

At the request of some students and friends, I made some quick videos with tips to develop your inversions. Let me know what you think, and I hope it help your yoga journey!

https://m.youtube.com/user/hooprainedance?desktop_uri=%2Fuser%2Fhooprainedance

Also, be sure to steady yourself in the intermediate postures before moving onto the more advanced versions. I like to hold the intermediate postures until I can comfortably take 10 long breaths.

Have fun! a few more videos to come....

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