Head stands have returned into my life. Not that as a busy Yoga studio owner I'm usually left feeling as if standing on my head from the spinning business. But this week I tried actual head stands again for the first time in a year and to my surprise and pleasure, no pain.
After a neck injury four years ago I was left unable to invert with pressure in my neck. I attribute my recent return to this anti aging and mind clearing posture as a result of monthly massages. And learning the proper use of pelvic muscles.
Every month I weave a theme into my teachings and this month is head stands and arm balances. It's a good lesson about reaction, fear and what we believe about our abilities, those crazy looking postures. I love encouraging others to reach outside their comfort zone. It is only through falling on our head do we learn to get up and try again or quit. I like to observe how others handle this. Some laugh at their foibles others curse and some cry.
Me, I jump right in. I need to know the rules of the game or in this case the proper instructions. Then I'm on my way trying it out and learning as much as I can. It's like buzzing down the coast by Big Sur. I can't stand it. Shear cliffs to ocean on side A, rock and boulders and speeding cars toward us on side B. My travel companion doesn't even seem to notice. However just because I'm praying for my life doesn't mean I don't go. I decided a plan that works for me. I look at the yellow line and let everything else wiz by without a never mind. Then when we get to the destination I enjoy. But I don't let that rough trip or my fear stop me.
So the next time your Yoga Teacher suggest you try turning upside down on the mat observe your reaction. Find a way to manage. Before you know it you'll be flying down that road to success both on and off the mat.
Yogi Troy
*these are my observations as a Yoga teacher. Any reference to real students are intended as learning tools and not a personal affront.
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