Comments on: Cora Wen Demos ‘Headless’ Headstand (video)

By: sophie

sophie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:15:07 +0000

Very fun! I just tried it last week! I call it the Upside-Down Guillotine )

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:33:38 +0000

Use plenty of mats just like in the video. Too little cushion = sore shoulders. It’s not scary, just different. Go for it!

By: cora wen

cora wen — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:57:10 +0000

Meaghan ~ this is actually a LOT easier than it looks, and once you try it with someone to show you and help the first time, you will get over the fear. The only discomfort can be the “guillotine” feeling around the neck, so if you have past life issues, then….

I have put people who carry extra weight, have shoulder and neck issues and just peeps with fear about headstand into this pose, and they Love it!!

Find a good Iyengar teacher and they will be able to help you into this pose… http://www.iynaus.org/

By: sangos

sangos — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:48:25 +0000

Yea this is one dramatic asana….attention grabber!

By: Meaghan Hutchings

Meaghan Hutchings — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:18:18 +0000

This style of headstand with the chairs has always made me cringe in fear! Could the chairs break? Collapse? Has that ever happened? Probably not…I’m sure i’m just being a total scaredy cat Anyone have any words of encouragement to help me let go of my fear?!

By: Nikki Chau

Nikki Chau — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:27:01 +0000

Thanks for the Pajamas series and keep ‘em comin’, Cora!

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:53:32 +0000

That looks like pure bliss…..

By: Jan McFadden

Jan McFadden — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:42:06 +0000

Great idea! Will try it!

By: ashdyogi

ashdyogi — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:51:06 +0000

I love this.. i need to get the hubs to make me some chairs..

By: Svasti

Svasti — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:14:12 +0000

Awesomeness! Well done, Cora!