Happy St Patty's Day!

Happy St Patrick's day to all my yogi's!

Final post for the #inversionsmakeyouhot Instagram challenge

Day 16: Bound Arm Headstand

Day 17: Handstand with Eagle Legs

Day 18: Viparita Shalabhasana

Day 19: Funky Dolphin

Day 20: Headstand Embryo

Day 21: Scorpion Handstand

Day 22: Tripod Headstand Transition

Day 23: Grasshopper Pose

Day 24: Headstand with Lotus Legs

Day 25: Baby Bakasana

Day 26: Tripod Headstand to Side Crow Pose

Day 27: Wide-Leg Handstand

Day 28: Toe Tap (much harder than it looks!)

After participating in my first Instagram Yoga Challenge, I have become addicted.  I'm doing another challenge this month, called Invert Yo Self March (#invertyoselfmarch).  If you have an instagram, you can follow me: @seawhit if not, I'll try to keep you posted through the blog :)

So, the final question I must answer: Do inversions really make you hot?  Personally, I did become better and more confident in my inversions over the past month.  This challenged encouraged me to try things I had never done before and be consistent in my practice.  I do feel stronger (which probably translates as "hotter" to most people).  So, I guess the answer is yes #inversionsmakeyouhot.  They also make you more energetic, boost endorphins which make you happier, and enhance balance and arm strength.  As with anything, know your limits, have fun, and don't forget to breathe! 

Sometimes it's nice to look at the world from a different perspective; I have chosen the upside-down perspective

Part 3 (the final chapter) of the #inversionsmakeyouhot challenge is coming soon! I'm having some technical difficulties uploading the photos and video, so please bear with me.

 Until then, I have a sped-up video of headstand with leg variations.  Enjoy!

Did you know, any yoga inversion can boost your mood?  Next time your feeling low on energy or down in the dumps, try a downward-facing dog or handstand to increase your endorphins.  Trust me, after spending two hours unsuccessfully uploading photos for todays post, I was a little frustrated (to put it mildly).  Doing this headstand helped me from becoming overly stressed-out about things that I am unable to control.  To me, yoga practice is always a nice reminder of how to let go of things and poses that aren't ready to happen and how to embrace and enjoy the things that come easily and naturally.  Yoga is a way to look at things from a different perspective; today's perspective is upside-down.