accustomed to being upside down. You don’t
want to hurt yourself rushing for therapeutic
effects of a 20-minute Shoulderstand. Use
yoga to cultivate patience.
To maximize the healing impact of the poses
you perform, it’s a good idea to use props:
extra blankets, bricks, walls, etc. Feeling
comfortable is important. The body relaxes,
the energy flows smoothly, and you can stay
longer in the poses.
For example, I always use the wall to do
Headstand. Can I get in the pose without the
wall? Yes, I can. But I choose not to unless
there isn’t a wall around.
I like the feeling of safely the wall gives me. I
can lean on it from time to time, do variations
on the asana, feel more comfortable to adjust
the pose, stay upside down for more extended
periods.
The same idea applies to the first example
with seasonal allergies. Use a brick under your
pelvis in Bridge pose. The pose will become
super easy to perform, and you’ll be able to
stay in it for a longer time. To save your neck