Head-stand (Sirshasana)

Sanskrit word “Sirsha” means ‘head’. While performing this pose the practitioner balances his body on the head, therefore this asana is also known as the head stand pose.

Benefits of the Head-stand (Sirshasana)
The greatest physical benefits of the sirshasana are to the neck, spine and brain. It also increases the flow of blood to the brain.

How to perform the Head-stand (Sirshasana)
- Sit in a kneeling position with your hips resting on the heels of the feet.
- Lean forward and place your forearms on the floor in front and keeping the elbows about shoulder distance apart. Interlock fingers of both hands.
- Place the top of the head flat on the floor with the back of the head pressed against the inside of the interlocked fingers.
- Placing the tips of the toes firmly on the floor while lifting the heels, raise the knees off the floor.
- Hold the posture till you can hold your breath, when it is difficult to hold slowly breath-out and return back to the floor.

Durations/Repetitions of the Head-stand (Sirshasana)
On the first attempt hold the asana for 15-30 seconds or till you can hold your breath and gradually increase the duration as long as you feel comfortable.

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Head-stand (Sirshasana)
Sirshasana is a difficulty level 7 asana recommended for advanced level yoga practitioner.

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