AdvancedSanskrit: Sirsasana
Headstand
The king of poses that inverts the body and builds focus.
Benefits
Strengthens core
Calms mind
Relieves stress
Improves digestion
Contraindications
Avoid or modify this pose if you have any of the following conditions:
- Back injury
- Headache
- Heart problems
- High blood pressure
- Menstruation
- Neck injury
- Pregnancy
How to Practice
Enter the pose mindfully, paying attention to your breath. Hold for 5-10 breaths, or as long as comfortable. Never force the pose and back off if you feel sharp pain.
Use props as needed to modify the pose for your body. Remember that yoga is a practice of self-awareness, not self-judgment.
