
Review of Inversions for Beginners: Seeing the Room Upside Down
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Review of Inversions for Beginners: Seeing the Room Upside Down
Overview
Inversions invert the usual relationship of head and heart—Downward Dog to Shoulderstand and, eventually, Headstand/Handstand. The point is perspective and circulation, not circus.
Best for
- Curious movers with patience and healthy necks/shoulders.
Benefits
- Confidence, focus, upper‑body strength;
- Calming (legs up) or energising (hand balances) effects.
Cautions
- Neck conditions, hypertension, glaucoma—seek advice.
- Build with props and walls; never kick up into space without a plan.
Try this mini‑practice
- Dolphin 3 × 20–30s.
- Legs up the wall 2–3 minutes.
- L‑shape handstand at wall 3 × 20s.
- Finish with child’s pose.
Final word
Progress is measured in quality, not altitude. When in doubt, keep your head higher than your heart and practise patience.
-Lois