TIPS FOR APPROACHING FEAR IN YOGA PRACTICE (Inversions/ arm balances)

General Wellness

Nitisha Rajpal

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Shyft Yoga Trainer

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March 22, 2023

TIPS FOR APPROACHING FEAR IN YOGA PRACTICE (Inversions/ arm balances)

It’s a rational fear, the fear of falling. You’re not alone in yoga if you get scared when you have two hands on the ground and no feet ( practicing inversions/arm balances). It’s an ingrained instinct to want to protect an exposed neck and back for fear of breaking or hurting something. TIPS FOR APPROACHING FEAR IN YOGA 1. USE SUPPORT -Try a wall or a prop that makes it seem less scary and more accessible. 2. Take Small Steps toward The Pose To Help You Build Skills, Strength, And Confidence Slowly over time. 3. Build a stable foundation- Whichever arm balancing/inversion you are working on, you will want to focus on stabilizing your foundation first. 4. Be Patient 5. Most of all, be kind and loving to yourself when you’re making progress