Verbal cues for teaching Keep elbows in original position. Relax - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Verbal cues for teaching

❖ Keep elbows in original position. ❖ Relax fingers and grip. ❖ Lift shoulders away from floor. ❖ Press firmly into forearms; press away from

floor.

❖ Control your movements.

Verbal cues…cont’d

❖ No hopping or flying legs up. ❖ Soften eyes, face and jaw. ❖ Gaze at a single point. ❖ Internally focus on feeling where your hips

are in space (hint: they should be over shoulders)

Verbal cues…cont’d

❖ Remember to breathe. ❖ Come down when shoulders are tired or after

a few breaths.

❖ Come down slowly and with control.

In the next module… Contraindications Alternatives for those who are contraindicated for headstand