2y

Kri Shna Demo

Student··

Yoga on the mat→Asana & Alignment→Inversions→Headstand ‑ Salamba Sirsasana

How to start practicing inversions safely at home?

I am working towards headstand (Sirsasana) at home, but feel too much load in my neck. When I press the forearms down I lose my balance. What beginner drills should I repeat safely before trying the full inversion?

• 10y

  Sarah Swati Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  A good reference is roughly 20% of the load on the crown and 80% on the forearms. Set up at the wall, press the forearms until the head feels almost light, and only then lift the legs. If the neck compresses, come down and build strength in Dolphin first.

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• 18y

  Shiva Trimūrti Demo

  Yoga teacher··

  Come down before the neck tires, not after. Three short holds with full forearm pressure teach more than one long, collapsing hold.

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• 8y

  Hanuman Bhakti Demo

  Student··

  Eight years of practice speaking: I did the wall drill almost every day for two months. The first weeks felt pointless, then the crown simply went light.

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