Headstand Asana is the king of asana. Because there is a gland called pituitary in the human brain which becomes active by doing headstand asana.
Headstand also known as shirshasana is an advanced yoga pose that requires a lot of strength and balance.
Procedure of head stand asana
Here are the steps to practice the headstand pose--
Start the kneeling on the floor and placing your forearms on the ground in front of you. Your elbows should be shoulder width apart and your Forearms should create an inverted V shape.
Interlace your fingers, tuck your chin into your chest, and place the crown of your head on the ground,cradled by your hands your hands will act as a base to support your head.
Lift your hips and straighten your legs. Begin to walk your feet in towards your body until your hips and stacked over your shoulders.
Slowly lift one leg off the ground and then the other straighten your legs and engage your core pressing your forarms and hands into the ground.
Hold the Pose for a few breaths and then gently lower your legs back down to the ground.
If you are new to the pose, you can practice against a wall for support. Start by facing the wall and following the steps above, but instead of lifting your legs up, bring one legs up at a time and rest it against the wall, using the wall for support.
Remember to always listen to your body and only practice the pose for as long as it feels comfortable. It's important to work on building strength and stability before attempting more advance variations.
Benefits of head stand asana
Some of the benefits of headstand asana include--
Increase blood flow to the brain. Practicing headstandasana regularly helps increase blood flow to the brain, which in turn nourishes the brain cells and improves cognitive functioning concentration and memory.
Strengthens the upper body. Headstand asana strengthens the muscles in the upper body, including the arms, shoulders and core muscles, thus improving overall body strength and stability.
Improve digestion inverted poses like head stand asana can help improve digestion by stimulating the digestive organ regulating metabolism and reducing bloating and constipation.
Reduces stress and anxiety headstand asana is a calming pose that can help reduce stress and anxiety by stimulating the brain's para sympathetic nervous system and including a sense of calm and relaxation.
Headstand asana helps boost immunity by increasing blood circulation, improving lymphatic flow and stimulating the thymus glands, w hich produce immune cells.
Regular practice of headstand asana can helps improve posture, balance and coordination and cultivate a sense of inner balance and harmony, leading to overall well being and vitality.
However it's essential to practice this asana under the guidance of a trained yoga teacher and with caution avoiding any injury or strains.
Precautions of headstand asana
Head stand asana is an advanced yoga pose that requires proper technique and precautions to avoid any injury. Here are some precautions to take before attempting the headstand asana--
Do not practice head stand Aashna if you have neck shoulder or spine injury.
Learn the Pose from an experienced yoga teacher and do not attempt it on your own.
Practice the preparatory poses like Dolphin pose and half headstand before attempting the headstand.
Always warm up your body before attempting the headstand and take a break if you feel any discomfort.
Never attempt the headstand under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Avoid practicing headstand during menstruation, pregnancy or if you have high blood pressure.
Do not hold the headstand for tool long, specially if you are beginner gradually progress to longer hold times.
Always come out of the Pose slowly and with control.
By following this precautions, you can safely practice headstand asana and enjoy its benefits.
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