Why do I love being upside down? | Elin Härkönens blogg

Why do I love being upside down? Like I wrote in my last blog post, I prefer to train upper body before legs.... ( we all like to do what we are better at right?) Why do I love the feeling of being upside down... ? It is a good question, thanks for asking! I often get comments on my "weird" photos on instagram... (👉 @ breakitandyouwillmakeit) Yes I agree that some of them might look weird for someone who never been doing gymnastics before, but for me it's just an instinct I have. When I see an opportunity to challenge my body and do a cool handstand: I TAKE IT. If I see a perfect spot for a great photo I go and do a handstand! I guess the photos just shows who I am. It is ME . 🙈 ✨ Being upside down gives me a feeling of control . You have to have strength, balance and be aware of your body to be able to do a correct handstand . When I do them I feel my whole body, I feel how "todays shape is", I feel at what level my neck pain is, I feel where my body is sore, I feel were my body is fresh, I feel my entire body. It gives me a feeling of calmness in this stressful world. I feel grounded , in BALANCE with my mind, body and soul. I just love the feeling when I feel like I could keep holding it forever. ( Miss doing it on horses though 🙈) I am nowhere close to where I use to be before my accident, but I have come a long way. It makes me wanting to go back to the hospital and show the doctors that I CAN DO A HANDSTAND today! It hasn't been easy, and I am still fighting every day, but I just never give up!! If people are doubting on you, please DO NOT listen.... Believe in yourself and NEVER NEVER GIVE UP. Lots of love # breakitandyouwillmakeit