Differences Between Yogis & Shaolin Temple Adepts

Let's start off with this headstand picture. Their technique is sloppy, this has got to hurt the neck, and one should not use the wall. Very bad!

Shaolin adepts doing headstand without the hands and leaning against a wall

Ok, now the technique is VERY impressive. Still supposed to hurt the neck. Must be strengthening on some level though. As in the previous photo he's standing on hard floor without a mat or anything. Very impressive skillwise.

Shaolin practitioner doing headstand without the hands

Now that's too much. Our way to meditate is much gentler. I don't even get it. Why in the world would anybody do something like this? ...

Shaolin monk in meditating posture, hanging by the head

... Oh I see, in order to be able to walk on walls. Most yogis I know can't do that for sure.

Shaolin adept walking on side of wall

All comments are meant to be taken in good fun. The Shaolin tradition is very honorable and to be respected.