Start in long sit position. Dish rock pushing hips high above the shoulders and catch hips with hands to create a base for the balance. Keep body straight and high. Exit to long sit position.
Key 2 content balance
From the long sit position rock back on to the shoulders keeping the arms extended above the head.
Start in long sit. Dish rock pushing hips high above the shoulders and lay arms flat on the mat to balance. Keep body straight and high. Exit to long sit position.
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keep your back in a neutral position - not overly arched but not pressed into the floor. Contract your abdominal muscles and raise your hips off the floor. Align them with your knees and shoulders and hold for three deep breaths. Return to the start position and repeat.
Headstand down a low incline (e.g. a mat over a springboard).
Headstand progressions from an inclined box shape.
