The Headstand Salamba Sirsasana

YOGA POSE BENEFITS

This pose is very good for the brain as blood soaks into areas that may not be receiving the vital nutrients and oxygen it brings.

 

The Headstand pose helps with posture awareness when standing.

 

YOGA ANATOMY

MUSCLES STRETCHED

Latissimus dorsi,

MUSCLES STRENGTHENED

External oblique ,Internal oblique, Transversus abdominus, Rectus abdominis, Deltoid

 

CAUTION

It may not be advisable to perform the Headstand if the neck muscles are imbalanced.

Degenerative discs or injured discs may be vulnerable in the Headstand.

 

 

ASANA