Headstand/Handstand For Savasana (Corpus Pose)?

The 7:30pm Wednesday night I teach at 24HF in Carrollton (Marsh/Trinity) was good. The class was strong. The pace was moderate. The music was 70s’ funk (S.O.S. Band, Brick, Average White Band, Lakeside, and a few others).

We did a few head stands during class. However, when it came time for Savasana, I gave the option to either stay in Savasana (relaxation, Corpus pose) or come into a 5-7 minute headstand or handstand. And, not to my surprise, several students went right into the 5-7 minute headstand/handstand. It was challenging for several students to stay up that long. Yet, they stayed. I noticed several students who were in regular Savasana were watching through one eye at the other students performing the headstands/handstands.

After class was over one student who held his headstand for 7 minutes said he was impressed with how I let them explore their practice and challenge them. My reply -"the class is not about me but them – the students – pushing and guiding them to their next level and without injury."

I’m thinking I may add this option on various Savasana poses for those students who don’t mind relaxing in headstand or handstand.

Much love,
Joseph