Sirshasana: Headstand

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Sirshasana, or headstand is an inverted posture and must not be practiced alone until it is mastered.

Step1: Use a single blanket and our-fold it to form a square. You can place this on a sticky mat. Alternatively, you can double fold your sticky mat. Placing the head directly on the floor is not advisable. At the same time, do not use too much padding, because you can balance on it.

Step 2: Sit on your knees. Interlock your fingers and place them on the ground in front of you. See that your shoulders and elbows are in a straight line

Step 3: Place the crown (top) of your head, in the hollow of you palms. See that your elbows and knees are close to each other.

Step 4: Now raise your hip by straightening your legs. Walk towards your head till your torso is straight.

Step 5: Pressing your elbows and taking the weight on your elbows and center of the head.

Step 6: Bend your knees and take your feet off the ground. Keeping the knees bent raise up. Alternatively, if you can balance raise your legs straight up in the air.

Step 7: When you can balance straighten, your legs in the air. Hold for 10-30 seconds. Breathe normally in the posture.

Step 8: To release the posture, bend your knees, lower the knees towards your face and then place the feet on the ground. Alternatively, those who can balance can gently bring the legs straight down.

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