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First Steps To The Headstand

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Benefits :  Strengthens neck and back muscles, firms legs,  sends fresh supply of blood to brain.
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First Steps To The Headstand 1

Step : 1
Kneel with legs togesther, body forward, head lowered with arms in front . To measure the right distance for your arms, bend each arm so that fingertips touch the elbow of other arm.

First Steps To The Headstand 2

Step : 2
Without moving the elbows, stretch out arms and interlock the fingers.You now have the correct distance

First Steps To The Headstand 3

Step : 3
Bend head down with top of head resting on the floor. Place clasped hands to encircle head. The neck and head must feel comfortable, so find your own point of balance.

First Steps To The Headstand 4

Step : 4
Straighten legs by unbending the knees and resting on your toes. Take a few steps "walking in " toward your head, then a few steps back. Repeat five times.
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Spinal Balance

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Benefits :  Strengthens abdominal muscles; firms hips, buttocks and legs.
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Spinal Balance 1

Step : 1
Clasp hands behind head. Inhale; bend slightly back to raise legs with knees straight. Hold the pose then relax.

Spinal Balance 2

Step : 2
Bend knees close to body and grip toes.

Spinal Balance 3

Step : 3
Then raise legs without losing grip on toes. ( If this is too difficult, balance against a wall and try to raise one leg at a time.)

Spinal Balance 4

Step : 4
When balance is secure, bend head close to knees and clasp to knees and clasp hands behind knees.
Hold the pose, then relax hands and place palms flat on floor while lowering legs.
In this Spinal Balance sequence, abdominal muscles are strengthened, hips ans legs are firmed. Each exercise should be done twice, and the pose held for 10 -15 seconds.
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