Getting a handle on hard yoga poses is a matter of believing in yourself, letting yourself fail, and just, plain good instruction. Watch the video for a demo so you can learn how to do them too.
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@piscesmini4 жыл бұрын
I tried the crow pose and was able to hold for 2 seconds. The lifting of hip higher to push knee into armpit was excellent tip. I feel so happy and proud.
@kristiblockrece284 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! It's a hard pose!!!
@icecreamgaming68012 жыл бұрын
Who asked
@MoniqueYoga5 жыл бұрын
The explanation is really good, but the music on the background makes me nervous...
@QueenEleem4 жыл бұрын
Monique Yoga totally agree
@mimaw694 жыл бұрын
Same
@isabellaceccomancini66043 жыл бұрын
So true
@FirstdegreeProfessor3 жыл бұрын
the music doesn't really suit yoga.
@user-dj8gt6ik7c4 жыл бұрын
People should really develop the necessary muscles before trying this stuff. Yoga isn’t about getting into the poses, it’s about flow and getting to know your body.
@YREHCorp4 жыл бұрын
Yep, don't try full dancer pose on your first try ;)
@leamic5644 жыл бұрын
U r right
@taniadiego4 жыл бұрын
《 •NicoleTheKitsune• 》 yoga is an ACTUAL WORKOUT
@itsme-jl8dj4 жыл бұрын
Midnight Flower also as a warm up? i like to do 15-20 mins before my actual workout sometimes.
@danamclemore38054 жыл бұрын
absolutely
@giselleyfish36125 жыл бұрын
This was really great! Thank you! If I could just add something real fast.. Something (essential for proper posture) that also contributes to the ease of an asana is proper gaze! For example, in bakasana (crow pose) if your gaze is at your feet, you will most likely fall. Instead, one’s gaze should be forward, about 3 feet or so. (As far as I know) every asana has a designated gaze point. While some focus points do contribute to the ease of a pose, most/ all allow practitioner to receive full benefits of pose by doing it properly and completely. The nine gaze points are: - a point in front of you, like the example of bakasana; - our navel, like in adho mukha svanasana (downward dog); - the tip of one’s nose, like in chaturanga dandasana; - one’s hands or finger tips, like in utthita parsvakonasana, gaze is towards your extended hand/finger tips... achieving your gaze here is actually pretty much the last step in performing this asana, and instead of creating ease, it allows you to receive the full benefits of the pose; - our feet or tips of toes, like in janusirsasana (head to knee pose); - gaze to the left or the right, depending on which way you are looking, usually in twists like in matsyendrasana; - upward or outward, like in virabhadrasana 2, one simply gazes beyond the hand, beyond the finger tips, into infinity; - our third eye center, used in many types of meditation This comment turned out to be wayyyy longer than I anticipated, I hope it was interesting, or at least informative!
@stevebrindle17245 жыл бұрын
Great point!
@belimage4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much for the tutorial and informative comments... I hope I could achieve as many moves as possible... Best Regards :)
@customercare8195 Жыл бұрын
This was great instruction. Thank you!
@45_hello Жыл бұрын
I have been trying to get my crow pose for so long and your tip really helped I think I will be able to do crow pose in few weeks
@hussainshaikh43096 жыл бұрын
Practice makes perfect once begin never discontinued and it takes years and years. Yoga is like a light once lit never dim. Good luck
@mathumathi27815 жыл бұрын
Not a year daily practice you do it within one month
@tensionfree71824 жыл бұрын
@@mathumathi2781 i cant do full split after 2 month practice but i think that another 2-3 months practice will solve my pblm
@leonasatuitovz51615 жыл бұрын
Its really hard to do tutorial while talking. Applase to her doing things at the same time.
@lauramarie72926 жыл бұрын
head pressed into wrists! this cue was what I've been missing for years! thank u! years of fear GONE i got it!
@EuanHall034 жыл бұрын
I just did a headstand was v happy untill i went too far cracked all my fingers and smashed into my movie collection breaking the whole unit 🤦♂️🤦♀️🤷♂️
@andromeda19034 жыл бұрын
sorry, i laughed!!! i hope you're okay!
@EuanHall034 жыл бұрын
@@andromeda1903 lol I'm fully ok. It was like something out of a comedy sketch !😂🤣
@bludywave4 жыл бұрын
Do it with à wall behind
@Sayurih4 жыл бұрын
The reason that's stopping me to not try it
@janedoe85664 жыл бұрын
Haha got a visual on that that made me laugh. Needed a laugh ty
@jennifereshilley47375 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the tips For the first time I was able to do the split and head up pose I hardly comment but i couldn't hide my joy ☺
@spanglish19914 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Eshilley Congrats! 🥳🥳😎😎
@riyaramesh94974 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Eshilley just in 1 day?
@SunilKumar-dy2yt4 жыл бұрын
That's not head up pose...it's called srisasana...king of yoga poses...
@rebecca38953 жыл бұрын
Damn ok, Super proudd
@sezza2715 жыл бұрын
You explained these poses so well! I feel I've actually got concrete goals to work towards with my yoga practice now, thankyou!! 😄
@grassrootsconsulting49626 жыл бұрын
Loved the explanation. Crystal clear and this is one of the best explanations to master advanced yoga poses. Many thanks to you. Much love to you
@vyvienn4 жыл бұрын
Good tip about starting Crow from atop a block. I have not been able to get my knees where they need to be very easily, this sounds like a good way to practice.
@tharakakithmini21847 жыл бұрын
The very third day after watching this video, I did headstand before the wall. So well begun is half done. Thank you very much and be blessed Ms Kristin. Kesara from Sri Lanka
@monakoivunen56076 жыл бұрын
Tharaka Kithmini auto
@Schmoityface5 жыл бұрын
I love that! Well begun is half done.
@brirose7274 жыл бұрын
This is great! I'm a certified yoga teacher, but some of these tips I've never heard and are very helpful!
@jamielinnealuckhaus75825 жыл бұрын
thank you so much!! after years of trying a headstand it worked on the FIRST try doing it along with you :)
@soniasagar64755 жыл бұрын
I’m yoga 🧘♀️ practising myself but have difficulty doing these postures you r doing great by giving these clues to help improve while knowing which muscles to work on with the help of props .well done ✅
@jackielromero4 жыл бұрын
She is a great instructor. Safe and positive.
@projetoamanhecer6 жыл бұрын
This was the best explanation I have seen so far. Thank you so much for helping me conquer the inversion fobia
@kimgiddens96994 жыл бұрын
2 days in a row! i love this!! it' been a year since i have done yoga and i am so grateful to have found this!!! thank you!!!
@justmyself90696 жыл бұрын
Day 1 : yeay...i get my split..!! Tomorrow : can't walk
@talentatevushtrrise73966 жыл бұрын
Just Myself hahahahh me to
@clray1236 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the joys of overstretching!
@kayladudley17616 жыл бұрын
I've had my slips for 9 years im 16 it still make me sore if I do it for to long
@SofiePiessens6 жыл бұрын
you learned a split in just 1 day?? :o :o
@kwnji76676 жыл бұрын
Just Myself Welp I guess I’m not alone
@nicolecrabtree704 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you are a super athlete and have done a wonderful job being clear and concise. Accordingly, it will be great to be clear on the real key to these poses - core strength. I the absence of core strength these poses are not hard, they are potentially dangerous.
@green_a.o29035 жыл бұрын
Did crow pose today. First try and manage to hold it for a few sec. So proud of myself. *pat on my back* I will definitely try the other pose later.
@rayray6724 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much, Kristin! I followed your instructions for the handstand and I got it on the first try! It was so exhilarating, like bring on a rollercoaster! So much fun!
@IamAvaMonroe5 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! I'm sooooo excited to try these later, especially crow and dancer!!! Thank you‼😊
@yodamama3294 жыл бұрын
Just went back to YOGA a year ago and I’m slowly working on flows again & getting deeper into the poses...these 5 poses are my GOALS as I strengthen-slowly but surely, hopefully! #50andLOVINGyogaAgain
@jayanthivittal24286 жыл бұрын
I am grateful for this beautiful demonstration, instruction and encouragement. Absolutely astounding. I am scared even to try these poses. I will try them.
@KaraYoga3 жыл бұрын
2 yrs ago I was practicing and teaching yoga. At that point, I had been practicing for approx. 14 yrs. while doing two poses, I now see featured in this video also. I injured myself to the point where it took me over a year and a half to get back to normal. To anyone trying these poses at home, please be mindful and follow your instincts not your ego.
@harleylou78864 жыл бұрын
I just started practicing headstands using the wall and after watching this video I successfully did my first headstand without the use of props. Emotional moment, thank u for ur tips 🕉💜
@kenziii59735 жыл бұрын
How was she able to talk while doing the head stand 🤯🤯
@PlanetC644 жыл бұрын
@@illuminatedwithin1126 WOW. Inspo
@dishah17514 жыл бұрын
Because she has great control on her body and she has lots of concentration..
@kenziii59734 жыл бұрын
@@illuminatedwithin1126 dude whaaat that sounds amazing , I have a heavier lower body so I would choke myself before I even get there.
@kenziii59734 жыл бұрын
@@illuminatedwithin1126 you sure about that , I'm terrified about injuring my neck 😲
@oliviavazquez45415 жыл бұрын
This is the cutest and most professorial explanation ! ! I Impressive impression and I WILL DO ALL , ***WELL DONE *****
@jyotisingh2163 жыл бұрын
Amazing video u r the best till now...for all these poses Thank you so much dear
@mermaidtingzzz5 жыл бұрын
I got really close to a split for the 1st time. Like you just helped the concept of what I'm stretching click! Gotta get a second block!
@rosemarry84766 жыл бұрын
U make this look easy but it is not, for hand stand I will practice it, thanks for for sharing the video.
@bestandroidyogaapps21856 жыл бұрын
Yes do not do, there are very light exercises like surya namaskar which can actually give more good results than difficult yoga.
@ktkee71615 жыл бұрын
@@bestandroidyogaapps2185 Why?
@MelissaHurley19945 жыл бұрын
@@ktkee7161 falling wrong can do damage
@sarastone82355 жыл бұрын
I just unintentionally did a forward roll out of my effort to do a handstand ! Was a bit of a shock!😂😂🤣
@vjloftin4 жыл бұрын
It's like a 'pirouette' (or a triple pirouette) in ballet. Believing that you can do it is 90% of the accomplishment. Yoga (& ballet) is more about alignment than anything else. Of course, as a fitness skill we HAVE to consider strength. Strength that forms at the very end of the muscle extension--not overdoing it, or 'muscling' the pose. Somatically involving the mind/body takes the most practice. Going inside to 'feel' the pose. Some of my students learn this from Ideokinesis, Laban, Bartenieff, Alexander, & Feldenkrais. Some do it automatically. But, most of my ballet dancers transition to Yoga easily. Most have been doing ballet since the age of 7.
@MODEYOGAFITNESS5 жыл бұрын
The most important key is patience. Such a nice video for anyone looking to better themselves in the field of yoga!
@parcheesybananaphone54576 жыл бұрын
"Want to get a split like this? All you have to do is months of stretching and sliding to get to my flexibility level that I show over the course of 10 seconds in this video! Did I mention that it's really dangerous and it may cause injury to overwork your muscles and force these poses in a short span of time? No? OK then! Have fun with the splits!"
@christinaxho225 жыл бұрын
ParcheesyBananaphone yoga is about where YOUR individual practice is . It takes time and patience, it doesn't happen instantaneously.
@bunkertons5 жыл бұрын
Thabk you for your refreshing sarcasm. 😆❤
@AppleFish5 жыл бұрын
True lol. I've been practicing yoga for 2 years and I still can't get my splits 😂
@ktkee71615 жыл бұрын
@@AppleFish Do you get pain anywhere? I thought I was doing it gradually even though I was very sore on the inside of my shin near the knee hinge. But then I strained my calf muscle which I guess means I was overdoing it or had the wrong form although I don't see how you can get the wrong form really. I copied mine from the BBC site and she's pretty similar. I don't know whether to abandon my attempt at splits now or try again slower (I already felt I was going pretty slow). The pain is gradually subsiding after two weeks, still there though when I press it. I don't want to injure myself trying to make myself more flexible, but I need goals to be motivated.
@AppleFish5 жыл бұрын
@@ktkee7161 No, I don't get pain there, I just can't seem to sink into my splits. I do yoga everyday and I constantly stretch, but I still can't get any form of split.
@DeIicateFynn4 жыл бұрын
Lol I did a head stand up against a wall. Never knew I could do that 😱 thanks for the video!
@erika52624 жыл бұрын
4:50 I just tried it now because it looks way too easy and guess who knows how to do a head stand now? I really thought it would take me MONTHS and thanks to you I got it on my first try, just need to work on my balance now
@sarahsarah96596 жыл бұрын
I can only do a backbend and I'm working on the splits
This is what I need as an aging beat up athlete triathlete wt lifter calestenic enthusiast..I never get a recovery day but here this is more like active recovery
@michaelwellner81512 жыл бұрын
Great display and I have fun trying all of this stuff so transformative on so many levels ☮️✝️💟
@MeikelLohse6 жыл бұрын
This vid was a great help. Never been able to do any of these. Pulled them off successfully just 30 min after watching.
@jmdenison6 жыл бұрын
Ha! I tried your trick to do crane by using yoga blocks and I was able to do it, for about 2 seconds so I will practice. BUT I could not get by knees into my armpits, quite yet. I have to practice that. The way I did this was I put a pillow about 2' in front of me. I put down 2 yoga blocks on their sides and stood on them and then rose up to my toes. Then I crouched down and got my elbows into a comfortable place for me and leaned forward. i held the pose for a few seconds, then fell forward onto the pillow into a crouch and I am practicing doing a headstand by raising up my legs. I can do headstands and handstands by kicking up. I do 40 pushups and situps per day part of my yoga routine, and I am 60 years old.
@itzsheena59416 жыл бұрын
JoAnne Denison way to go! 🤗 I can't do any of that shit and I'm 30
@jmdenison6 жыл бұрын
thanks . keep on trying. It took me months to do crane and then egg into headstand. namaste
@itzsheena59416 жыл бұрын
JoAnne Denison I can do a headstand. I'm Jamaican and 'wining' on your head is a part of our dancing. I can also do front splits but very little else. I'll keep practicing though
@jmdenison6 жыл бұрын
that's great. keep it up. I'm working on the splits, but I'm tall (5'8") and 60 so it may take awhile
@yogawithkalidasa85035 жыл бұрын
Props are a great help for many of the poses that are tough for individuals.
@StrongCalmYoga4 жыл бұрын
Really helpful to know how to get there smaller in steps. She must have worked hard at her poses!! 💪 Thanks!
@misslori664 жыл бұрын
I'm always worried that one of my blocks will topple during doing a split and I end up doing some serious damage to a hip flexor.
@kavya13793 жыл бұрын
And now I shall always worry about this too 😅
@storeydasilva4932 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Thank you, as a teacher I'm always looking for different ways to strengthen my own practice in order to understand different types of bodies and their capabilities.
@urvi44183 жыл бұрын
I love backbend. I did backbend for the first time when I was in fifth standard
@jingkappler53854 ай бұрын
That is excellent tips ! Thank you very much !
@geraldinecolvin86625 жыл бұрын
I so appreciate this! Your instructions are clear and inspiring. Thank you. 💖
@sangeetapandey10944 жыл бұрын
Wow what a good explanation 🤩
@queeneon4 жыл бұрын
Poses: Headstand Split Dolphin Crow Back-bend (Your welcome now people like me who have this for some dumb class doesn’t have to sift through the video forever trying to find each pose name)
@anaurrutia91174 жыл бұрын
QueenEon what kind of class makes you watch this?
@bruisescarr4 жыл бұрын
QueenEon o
@sushmakrishnadasan81864 жыл бұрын
Wow fantastic thanks a lot
@MariaFernandez-fb1qd Жыл бұрын
Very good end clear explanation. Thank you
@sandysandor60524 жыл бұрын
This is a really good video for people who practise yoga and tried these poses before, but are not quite there yet. Thanks!
@SylvusPresley3 жыл бұрын
When going from feet to floor, straight out of the dog- *whispers*”do-do-do-do-do-do-do”.... Like it’s nothing. Lol that’s fun, you’re fun😆🤓. Namaste, sister.
@kongking50485 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. Made it so easy.
@lifeontheround6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Its a great step by step practising technique for each. Of course everyone needs to know their limitations and warm up before practising these.
@jj38396 жыл бұрын
Thank you, great tutorial, these poses now seem possible even though I need a tonne of practise
@vinse64483 жыл бұрын
familiar with the poses , but still an amazing vid! gotta try to them the way you explain them starting today!
@satwindersetia43674 жыл бұрын
Amazing vid. I am sure it would help when am ready to do these ! Thank you so much. I am at level A and this seems like level G ! Slow and steady hope to get there.
@frescogaming51614 жыл бұрын
What the heck........I tried the head stand... and I got it😁😁😁 thanks.... amazed!!
@dniko42 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was very helpful info. 👍🏼
@abhilashatiwari11924 жыл бұрын
One of the best explanations 👍
@awgarwood4 жыл бұрын
finally nailed the Crow pose using the book. THANK YOU
@juliatran66174 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tutorial on the headstand. It made it really easy for me to get into my first headstand
@janeybakarbessy23302 жыл бұрын
Wow this so great to try! Thank you.
@jayaom49464 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! Your poses are beautiful.
@NK-ew4vk Жыл бұрын
Very authentic, Thanks for giving us
@chris.mc.86277 жыл бұрын
easy my ass.....................tears.
@kaytran23946 жыл бұрын
Good!
@pallavizutshi97324 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining everything so beautifully
@leonasatuitovz51615 жыл бұрын
I did the splits and upside dowm for the first time!! I love ur tips and advice!! Thank u so much
@angieblue85835 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! That must have felt awesome.
@rahmadanit3 жыл бұрын
I will gonna try tomorrow, thx for the tips
@sabahat.official4 жыл бұрын
Handstand made easy now. Thank you so much ❤️
@binuprasad74264 жыл бұрын
Very good tips nd detailed explanation.. Thanks a lot 👍
@marekkrakovsky41874 жыл бұрын
I want to do this! Thank you for inspiration in quarantine.
@valwilliams38345 жыл бұрын
Ooooh this is great thank you~! I’m going to try it every day for a month then see how i am~ right now I’m sooo stiff i cant do any of them, but ill practice the stretching and strengthening tips you gave then see how i go~ thank you!😊
@lolam.9291 Жыл бұрын
5:39 I learned how to do this a few years ago after watching this video 😁
@andreiconstantinescu90902 жыл бұрын
Fann and profundity, nice!
@yohh94065 жыл бұрын
Yow, when i almost find my balance my brain suddenly telling me i need to record this, and when i stop to rexcord this and cameback to do the hand stand i lost it :) but i keep trying💪
@olgasalvesen53294 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you ever so much for all the tips! From Norway with love.
@shoval13134 жыл бұрын
Flexibility is very important! Thanks for the video it really helped me🙏🏻❤❕❤
@ShabnoorMaved2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ..this was extremely helpful for me
@hellothere6374 жыл бұрын
Amazing, now it feels so easy. Thank you!
@teniciawilliams60874 жыл бұрын
She made the head stand look so easy
@omeryasir42763 жыл бұрын
I love yoga because of you... Thank you ❤️
@GigiRockEMO2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video. I will follow your advice and I hope that I will be able to do the crow pose and the head stand.. I have been practice yoga for more that 5 years and I still can't do these poses..
@thatlovelydancerIlao6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Especially appreciate the suggestion for wrist issues since I hurt my wrist in dance class
@ElenaMinervaSophia6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Love your step by step instructions!!
@ayahs64544 жыл бұрын
she made everything seem so easy
@anjumohini11024 жыл бұрын
Such an informative video!!! Brilliant!!
@ritarai93594 жыл бұрын
Great👍Thank you so much for tips ,love this vedio!!!!
@beekuiper9406 жыл бұрын
I love the way you are teaching, thank you very much ^^ I have learn a lot from you. :)
@eldritchweather4 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic quite inspiring just to watch!
@cupcakequeen41144 жыл бұрын
omg thx so much now i can do the thing where u lift ur belly in the air without blocks
@yeshaswiniereddy76784 жыл бұрын
wonderfully explained and done mam
@ayushysolankey98634 жыл бұрын
Wow ! brilliant. Thankyou
@janedoe85664 жыл бұрын
I used to do crow when I was a kid didn’t know was a thing
@aitch36 жыл бұрын
Glad to finally know why I can't get my knees into my armpits in crow pose.