Sirsasana / Headstand

Benefits:

Sirsasana is also called the king of the yoga poses. Its called that because of the many benefits this pose can bring you.

• Draws fresh blood into the upper body while stimulating drainage and circulation to the legs.
• When properly practiced it effectively counters upper back and neck problems.
• It quiets the mind and so prepares you for meditation.
• It strengthens the arms, legs and back.
• It strengthens the core.
• It heats up the upper back, so you can do headstand as a preparation for back bends.
• Relieves mild depression.

click on Headstand to find out how to perform this pose.