{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d8372d8368e20010ca45db/64f5711b16dad50011243025?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Everything You Need to Know About Inversions","description":"<p>September 5, 2023</p><p>The Funny Thing About Yoga</p><p>Everything You Need to Know About Inversions</p><p>Episode No. 30</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This week Giana and Bradshaw talk about Inversions- particularly headstands, forearm stands, and Handstands. Before getting into It they enjoy lighthearted banter and as their 2024 Retreat and YTT approaches, reminisce about Nicaragua. As for the Inversion talk, they detail their experience and preferences, the reason for including inversions in your practice, and even give helpful tips for getting upside down. They also weave in anecdotes about fears, Barbie, Periods, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this conversation and thank you for listening. As always, rate, review, and subscribe!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you’d like to join us in Nicaragua please visit: </strong><a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com/joshuatree\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicargua</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>00:30 Welcome Banter</p><p>04:08 Nicaragua</p><p>11:14 Bradshaw Talks About Inversions</p><p>15:04 What is an Inversion?</p><p>16:28 Gianas Experience&nbsp;</p><p>19:45 Being a Beginner at Something Helps You Teach</p><p>22:25 Are Inversions Important?</p><p>25:30 Listen to Your Body</p><p>26:53 Fear</p><p>32:02 You don’t have to Invert</p><p>33:29 Headstand, Forearmstand, Handstand</p><p>36:18 Headstand</p><p>40:47 Forearmstand</p><p>45:05 Find Stability through Stacking</p><p>46:50 Yoga vs. Gymnastic Handstand&nbsp;</p><p>50:33 The Feet</p><p>52:20 Consistency&nbsp;</p><p>54:15 The Funny Thing About Yoga</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Us on Instagram:</strong></p><p>@TheFunnyThingAboutYoga @CayaYogaSchool @GianaGambino @BradshawWish</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join our Substack Newletter to Receive extra bonus FUNNY THING content:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&amp;utm_campaign=pub&amp;utm_medium=web\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&amp;utm_campaign=pub&amp;utm_medium=web</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to our Newsletter:</strong> https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contact</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join us in Starved Rock: </strong><a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrock\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrock</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be Featured on the Podcast: </strong><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewform\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewform</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about C.A.Y.A. Yoga School:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.cayayogaschool.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cayayogaschool.com</a></p><p><strong>Giana’s Website:</strong> https://www.gianayoga.com/&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Bradshaws Website: </strong><a href=\"https://www.bradshawwish.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bradshawwish.com/</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"C.A.Y.A. Yoga School"}