How to Perform a Headstand (Yoga)
Begin the position in child’s pose., Relax in child’s pose., Lift only your head while moving your elbows onto the ground in front of your knees. , Wrap a hand around each elbow without lifting your elbows off the floor. , Plant your elbows in this...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Begin the position in child’s pose.
Lower down on to your knees on the mat.
Sit back onto your feet.
Lean forward until your forehead is resting comfortably on the ground.
Your chest should be resting on your thighs.
Allow arms to lie limp at your sides with palms facing up. -
Step 2: Relax in child’s pose.
Monitor your breathing and focus on silence for 30 seconds. ,,, Never change this distance between your elbows throughout the duration of the headstand. ,, Your elbows and hands should form a triangle. , Knees stay on the ground. , Do not move your elbows. , (Your body should form an upside down V.) , As you walk, your spine will straighten out above your head and you will notice your weight slowly shift from your feet to your elbows.
When you can’t walk further, push your elbows into the ground. ,, Your elbows should hold a majority of the weight of your body, not your head or neck. , Tighten abdomen.
Remain in this position for 30 seconds.
Focus on your balance.
When fully balanced, slowly extend lower legs up above the waist. , Stay in this position for no more than 3 minutes. -
Step 3: Lift only your head while moving your elbows onto the ground in front of your knees.
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Step 4: Wrap a hand around each elbow without lifting your elbows off the floor.
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Step 5: Plant your elbows in this position.
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Step 6: Release the hold on your elbows and pivot your forearms forward so they are parallel to one another.
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Step 7: Bring your hands together and interlock the fingers.
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Step 8: Lift your hips up and forward so your head lands into the palm of your hands.
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Step 9: Adjust your head so the top of your cranium is directly on the ground and your hands are resting in the back of your head.
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Step 10: Plant the balls of your feet into the ground and push so your knees extend up away from the ground and your body is lifted into the air.
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Step 11: Slowly walk your feet towards your face.
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Step 12: Lift your feet into the air naturally as all of your weight shifts onto your elbows.
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Step 13: Continue lifting up your thighs until they are directly above your abdomen.
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Step 14: Keep knees bent for now.
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Step 15: Point your toes.
Detailed Guide
Lower down on to your knees on the mat.
Sit back onto your feet.
Lean forward until your forehead is resting comfortably on the ground.
Your chest should be resting on your thighs.
Allow arms to lie limp at your sides with palms facing up.
Monitor your breathing and focus on silence for 30 seconds. ,,, Never change this distance between your elbows throughout the duration of the headstand. ,, Your elbows and hands should form a triangle. , Knees stay on the ground. , Do not move your elbows. , (Your body should form an upside down V.) , As you walk, your spine will straighten out above your head and you will notice your weight slowly shift from your feet to your elbows.
When you can’t walk further, push your elbows into the ground. ,, Your elbows should hold a majority of the weight of your body, not your head or neck. , Tighten abdomen.
Remain in this position for 30 seconds.
Focus on your balance.
When fully balanced, slowly extend lower legs up above the waist. , Stay in this position for no more than 3 minutes.
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