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INVenture

Vanessa King — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:04:06 +0000

Deep breathing is a potent yogic INventure. It’s a technique that develops awareness and is also a useful relaxation skill for stress reduction. In the Spring, deep breathing can be used to alleviate amping up allergies. It strengthens the respiratory system and helps to fight off pollutants and allergies, while detoxing the body for a happy, healthy glow.

Here is a 4 minute deep breathing practice. It’s a sweet start. For additional benefits I recommend 10 -15 minutes of yoga breathing/pranayama, 3 days a week, and more in allergy season.

DeepBreathing

Day 28: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:03:54 +0000

I’ve posted videos from many schools of movement: ashtanga yoga, acrobatic, gymnastics, vinyasa yoga, anusara yoga, Rocket yoga, breakdancing, modern dance and more!

I’ve chosen 3 words for what handstands embody for me: Expansion, Freedom and Joy. I invite you to chose 3 words for what handstands mean to you.
These 28 videos and posts are here for you whenever you want to dedicate to a handstand practice, for a day, a week, a month or a lifetime. When in doubt, sing it out: Handstand song

This video shows handstands from 13 yoga poses. Live inspired. xoxommm

Day 27: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:52:16 +0000

A Dharma Mittra Yoga handstand tutorial.
I love this guy’s voice and trust anything he says (:
He breaks down the importance of lengthening and centering in handstand to balance versus using the legs.
Also, good tips on how to jump up into handstand.

Day 26: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:43:24 +0000

Handstands as a creative outlet?!
I have to admit, this video was the hardest for me to follow.
Handstands have been drilled into me as technique, alignment, tightness.
Fluid, expressive flow in handstand was foreign.
But with practice, laughter and letting go into the knowledge that everything I need I already have allowed me to embrace and delight in these really FUN exercises.

Day 25: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:37:19 +0000

Have you heard about the AcroYoga pyramid scheme???
Haha, it’s not what you think. It’s an approach that has transformed my handstand practice and approach to living well.

Today’s video is from Big Happy Day and features Jason Nemer, AcroYoga’s co-founder.

Day 24: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:34:30 +0000

It’s great to dedicate one minute straight to the handstand journey.
Handstand is my beloved and the lover sees the beloved everywhere. To me this means, in my whole yoga practice.
This video shows ways to work handstand into your daily vinyasa.
I recently learned about Briohny Smyth in the controversial Equinox video. Controversy aside, she is graceful and beautiful to watch!

Day 23: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:28:35 +0000

Props can be helpful in refining your poses.
Placing something between your inner thighs (easier) knees or feet (hardest) helps incorporate your core in handstands.
This Yogitoes video shows Brock Cahill’s using an Ecodot in his practice to bring in more core awareness and Jedi fierceness

Day 22: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:23:51 +0000

Yogi David Kyle is one of my favorite teachers. He is stunning to watch, talented, yet humble.
This video shows incorporating handstands into sun salutations.

Day 21: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:21:24 +0000

After 20 days, you may feel ready start working in the middle of the room.Sadie’s escape from handstand breaks down how to cartwheel out. I highly recommend this technique over the back bend out.

Day 20: Handstands

Vanessa King — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:17:31 +0000

Sadie Nardini breaks it down with core vinyasa handstands. Offers some basic tips on using your core in handstands.