Headstand

You Should Feel

Work in your shoulders and core. Weight primarily in your forearms, not your head. Challenge in balance and coordination.

How to Get Into the Pose

• 1Interlace your fingers, place forearms on the ground with elbows shoulder-width apart
• 2Crown of head rests lightly on the ground between your forearms
• 3Walk your feet toward your head until hips stack over shoulders
• 4Engage your core, lift one leg or both legs up
• 5Keep your legs active and together
• 6Breathe steadily

Modifications

• •If you're new to inversions: Practice at a wall for support
• •If neck is sensitive: Skip this pose or practice forearm stand instead
• •If core strength is building: Practice dolphin pose (forearm plank) to build strength first
• •To deepen: Hold longer, work on coming up without momentum