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Headstand

Sirsasana

Inversions

How to

Interlace the fingers on the floor with the crown of the head resting between them, walk the feet in, then lift the legs overhead, balancing on the forearms and head.

Benefits

  • Improves circulation and focus
  • Builds shoulder and core strength
  • Traditionally considered a foundational inversion

Practice

Learn this pose from a teacher first and practice near a wall; avoid it with neck, eye or blood-pressure conditions.

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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.

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