Nominate
yourself as yohm’s
poser of the month. Simply book a
yohm Yoga course of 10 Yoga classes, adhere
to the dates and times set for each class,
and it could be you. Our Poser of the month
wins a pair of complimentary yohm
Yoga bottoms. These will enhance your
practice no doubt.
yohm's Pose of the Month
..Is
a great way to familiarise yourself with the
benefits of a posture their Sanskrit names.
The shoulder stand - ‘Sarvangasana’
* Please
always consult your physician before attempting
yohm's Pose of the month
Shoulder
stand is ill advised for those pregnant and
or menstruating -
see benefits
1. Lying flat on the back,
bring the feet together and place the hands,
palms facing down, along the sides of the
body/thighs.
2. Keeping the head on
the ground and the nape of the neck long as
the chin tucks to the clavicle, inhale as
you raise both legs overhead bringing the
hands onto the back. Important: Continue to
fully support you back until you are ready
to come
out of the pose.
3. Gently push the body
up further into the air walking the hands
down the back toward your mat. (Hands are
flat on the back with the fingers pointing
in toward the spine, the further down the
back toward the mat the hands come the more
linear the body becomes) Continue this gradual
movement, supporting fully your spine with
your hands at all times.
4. Elongate your breathing,
creating a Ujaii
breath in the back of the throat, breathing
through your nostrils as your chin tucks deeply
to your clavicle, stimulating your thyroid.
5. Relax in the posture.
Observe the mind and bring it to a state of
calm. Do not move your head from side
to side.
6. Remain for 30 seconds
gradually increasing to 3 minutes and longer.
Continuously drawing the elbows and the shoulders
closer together underneath the body. (Take
the knees to your forehead to wiggle higher
onto the shoulder) This will straighten the
back bringing the legs higher into the air
and engaging the stomach muscles.
Asana Tip: It is your mindful
engaging of the stomach muscles which will
prevent strain or injury in the lower spine,
and is the secret to and effective shoulder
stand. Remember this is a shoulder stand,
not a neck stand. You should not be resting
painfully on the small nodule at the base
of your neck. You may wish to practice with
a blanket or double a yoga mat under the shoulders
to soften the weight of your body impacting
on this area whilst developing the skills
to lift of the neck and up onto the shoulders.
Let Patience and Breath be your master.
