Learn Headstand in 20 Days

Following are the few known Headstand techniques:

1. Interlock Your Fingers And Position Your Arms <V-Shape>

• Bend knees  underneath the hips Simultaneously wrists underneath the shoulders.
• Bring your forearms to the floor, keeping your elbows directly under your shoulders.
• Interlock each hand around the opposite elbow to make sure that your elbows are on the correct distance apart <Upon adjust Release>
• Interlacing your fingers. Tuck the pinky that ended up on the bottom into the basket of your hand so that it doesn’t get squashed.
• Place your Forehead on the ground in the Basket to prepare for headstand .

2. Head On The Floor

• Place the crown of your head on the floor.
• It’s important to put the very top of the head down, neither too far back nor too Close.
• Both hands are there just  to assure your stability however The back of your Head rests at the base of your thumbs.

3. Hip-Lift

• Lift your hips and straighten your legs
• Balance and breathe
• Walk your feet towards your head until your hips as close to over your shoulders as possible.

4. Leg-Lift-Off << Know your entire Muscles & Strength >>

• Now Your weight is all in your head and forearms.
• Core must be strong to keep you balanced. ​Follow  OPTION “A” or “B”
• OPTION “A” Bend your knees. Draw one knee into your chest, lifting that foot from the floor. Then draw the other knee in. Both feet are now up. Balance here.
• OPTION “B” Keep your legs straight. Lift one leg straight up toward the ceiling. When that leg is in line with your torso, lift the other foot off the floor. Balance here.
• Movement should be very controlled. Slowly lift one leg at a time and Normal breathing.

5. Headstand <lift both legs>

• Once the knees are bent, slowly straighten them to vertical.
• If your legs are straight, slowly lift the bottom leg to meet the one that is already up.
• Once you get the legs up, reach through the balls of your feet. Press down strongly into your forearms.
• Hold for at least 3 breaths at first, working up to 5-10 breaths
• Withdraw with control. and resting in the child’s pose.

Challange

You may also work your way slowly to this posture by joining this free 21-Day Yoga Challenge, especially if you’re new to yoga or haven’t practiced in a while. All that said, if you have a healthy neck and back and know this pose, here are my top ten health benefits of headstand!

Precaution

Before you begin, remember that while you are learning headstand, it is best to practice with a teacher until you find your bearing. This posture is healing, but only if you are doing it properly and safely. If you have any neck or back issues, you will most likely want to skip this posture until you are recovered. It is also commonly advised not to go upside-down if you are pregnant or on your moon cycle.