Not sure how I came across this yoga channel, but WOW! I love it. There’s something about this woman that shines through that will make her a superstar if she doesn’t lose track of that innocence and willingness to share. I’m talking about Dashama and her yoga/lifestyle videos that she posts on YouTube.
Here is one of her postings showing how to perform a handstand.
I am so motivated to perform this handstand right now! The level of detail she goes into when instructing is great. After seeing this video the first time, I started following her advice of ‘locking down the lats’ when performing the Vasisthasasa (Side Plank Pose) and I actually found that I could perform this – difficult – move for more than just a couple seconds. When I don’t ‘lock down the lats’, I end up with a sore shoulder in no time at all.
Here’s another one she put up a couple years ago.
She absolutely makes this look easy! I also love the fact that she’s introduced me to moves that are, well, not all that standard for the typical yoga class. A double warrior, I’m looking forward to my next workout.
She’s so animated and clearly unconcerned. It’s like she just puts it all out there with confidence knowing that she is what she is.
Here’s another that I’m going to add to my practice.
Dang. What a hold on the standing splits. That is truly inspiring. I wonder if I’ll ever be able to do that forward bend like she does.
I’m hoping that one of these days I’ll get to practice with her. Maybe if I stick with it long enough, our paths will cross and I’ll be able to show her that she taught me how to do a handstand!
Namaste.
Of course there is. Did you follow the link to her YouTube channel? Click here. She’s got 131 uploads and the ones that I referenced are some of the first.
Enjoy.
You’re right, she’s good, and a very good teacher. Is there more?