All Poses
Sirsasana
Headstand
advancedInversion
Muscle Groups
DeltoidsCoreSpinal extensorsForearm musclesNeck stabilizers
Known as the king of all asanas, an inversion balanced on the crown of the head with forearms supporting, inverting the entire body.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Interlace the fingers and place the outer edges of the hands on the mat
- 2.Place the crown of the head on the floor, cradled by the hands
- 3.Walk the feet in and lift the legs
- 4.Keep the core engaged throughout
- 5.Press the forearms into the floor to take weight off the head
Benefits
- +Calms the brain and relieves stress
- +Strengthens the arms, legs, and spine
- +Stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands
- +Improves digestion
Muscle Groups
DeltoidsCoreSpinal extensorsForearm musclesNeck stabilizers
Contraindications
- Back injury
- Headache
- Heart condition
- High blood pressure
- Menstruation
- Neck injury
- Low blood pressure