Everything You Need to Know About Inversions

September 5, 2023

The Funny Thing About Yoga

Everything You Need to Know About Inversions

Episode No. 30

This week Giana and Bradshaw talk about Inversions- particularly headstands, forearm stands, and Handstands. Before getting into It they enjoy lighthearted banter and as their 2024 Retreat and YTT approaches, reminisce about Nicaragua. As for the Inversion talk, they detail their experience and preferences, the reason for including inversions in your practice, and even give helpful tips for getting upside down. They also weave in anecdotes about fears, Barbie, Periods, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this conversation and thank you for listening. As always, rate, review, and subscribe! 

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00:00 Intro

00:30 Welcome Banter

04:08 Nicaragua

11:14 Bradshaw Talks About Inversions

15:04 What is an Inversion?

16:28 Gianas Experience 

19:45 Being a Beginner at Something Helps You Teach

22:25 Are Inversions Important?

25:30 Listen to Your Body

26:53 Fear

32:02 You don’t have to Invert

33:29 Headstand, Forearmstand, Handstand

36:18 Headstand

40:47 Forearmstand

45:05 Find Stability through Stacking

46:50 Yoga vs. Gymnastic Handstand 

50:33 The Feet

52:20 Consistency 

54:15 The Funny Thing About Yoga

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