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The obelisk posture is a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days. The abdomen is raised until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation. When the sun is close to directly overhead, the vertical alignment of the insect's body suggests an obelisk.
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"Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees." - B.K.S. Iyengar
jac and jen try handstands underwater. no, the pool wasn't very deep (hence jac's entire exposed bottom. hahah)
Handstand, in Sanskrit is Adho Mukha Vrksasana -- an inversion that will instantly change your perspective. Provides shoulders and arms strength; improves body stability and balance; relieves the body of tension and anxiety. Inversions are fun and playful; practice and enjoy the process.
WSCF Portrait Jam
Geneva, Illinois
6-2011
A note about safety: No less than 5 people were involved in the making of this image - 2 were dedicated spotters watching for oncoming trains. Train tracks can be dangerous places. A train engine beats, a semi-trailer, an automobile, and definitely a human. Be especially careful in their right of way.