Re: [CYE] Abridged summary of curvy-yogis-everywhere@googlegroups.com - 2 Messages in 2 Topics

[Patricia Kerr Alexander]

Shoulder stand is such an awesome pose, benefitting the body in so many ways, not the least of which is toning the thyroid, helping the body to normalize body weight and metabolism.    Personally, I don’t find I need any props to do legs up the wall.  (I have enough of my own padding I guess!)  On the Big Yoga Hatha One DVD I demo the shoulder stand, beginning with legs up the wall, if you need a point of reference.  I agree that it’s important to feel really secure before coming into the full expression of shoulder stand, so you’re bringing the legs off the wall with control, and not just flinging them!  If you find there is pressure on the neck, remember, it’s not a neck stand!  Try squeezing the bottom of the shoulder blades together a little bit more, and moving the shoulders away from the ears.  I usually have to wiggle myself into position—it’s not a pretty sight!  Once you find the sweet spot between ease and effort, sarvangaasana came be a relaxing event.  Be sure to follow it with the fish pose, to open up the thyroid area again, after it got a nice squeeze in shoulder-stand.

It’s all in my book, Big Yoga:  A Simple Guide for Bigger Bodies!  
Blessings to all
Meera

Meera Patricia Kerr
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