Is practiced as the 1st of the 12 Basic Sivananda sequence asana.
It is regarded as the “king” of asanas.
This video will guide you through the 8 basic steps to take when coming into a headstand, however the guidance of teacher is necessary for a proper & safe practice.
Like all asanas, 3 major points are important :
1) how to get into the posture
2) how to hold it
3) how to come out of posture
This will lead to proper awareness and control over your body & mind.
Benefits :
– Blood flows down to heart without effort because of gravity
– Decrease in heart and respiratory rate
– Increase in oxygen supply to the brain and sympathetic nervous system
– All body functions are toned and enhanced
– Improve in any nerves, eyes, ears, nose & throat disorders
– Relief from varicose veins
– Lumbar and sacral areas of lower back are relieved
– Increase in mental and intellectual memory
– Improves in concentration
– Improves eyesight and hearing
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