Shirshasana in modern yoga is also considered an exercise which is also called an inverted headstand. This is so beautiful and has so many benefits that it is also known as the king of all yoga. In hatha yoga, this is treated as both mudras as well as and asana. In this pose, the body has to be completely inverted with the entire body resting on the crown supported by the arms. To get support the forearm is used with interlocked fingers. Here the body is inverted which is held upright and the thing is bolstered with the help of the lower arm and the crown of the head lies lightly on the ground.
At the end of the day, the Shirshasana, or the head pose has so many benefits that we shall discuss further. There are many reasons why this is known as the king of asana. The Shirshasana is also known as the Salamba Shirshasana, or Yoga Headstand or the head pose. Although it might seem easy to perform, one must always consult a doctor or someone expert in this field before performing the asana. This is an inversion pose. Shirshasana is derived from the Sanskrit word “Shirsha” which means ‘Head’. The Shirshasana has an effect on the entire body in general and no parts are left to receive its benefits. This is thus known as the king of all asanas.
Performing Shirshasana is very easy if one knows how to perform it. One has to learn some preparatory stages to achieve the Shirshasana. The preparatory Poses are tested below. The steps to perform the head pose are as follows:-
This poses the Shirshasana has so many benefits that it does not even leave one single part of the body as well. This has so many benefits to talk about. If a person practices it religiously and regularly then the best results are achieved. This lets us see what are the benefits of the head pose and what are the problems that we can get rid of if we practice this pose.
When you are performing the asana early in the morning which is the best time one can perform Surya namaskar first to warm the body. This makes the body warm and flexible to some extent before you jump into the actualShirshasana. If we speak about some other poses that can be performed before the Headstand Pose then they can be these:-Tadasana, Adho Mukha, Prasarita Padottanasana, Bharadvajasana, Svanasana. These are also beneficial and add up to the body what it needs before you are performing Headstand Pose. Next, after the pose is done one definitely should think about a good relaxation session because these advanced poses have a great impact on the body. Thus following a Shirshasana with Balasana can be one of the best things. Thus following the Headstand one can do this pose and end the day to get the best results.
The Headstand Pose should be performed 15-20 minutes daily with each hold duration of 30 seconds to 1 minute for beginners and the advanced level depends on holding capacity. The beginners should perform with care and there are no such restrictions for advanced-level practitioners. But the excessive practice of this is also not good because then it may have some other negative effects.
Yes, the Shirshasana can be performed daily because this has so many benefits that including this in one’s daily routine will only be beneficial and there is no harm in it.
Yes, it is very much beneficial for hair and hair growth because this asana increases the blood flow in the scalp and head which enhances the growth of hairs. This Headstand Pose is very good for hair.
There are certain restrictions in each yoga pose and here also we have the same. People who suffer from neck ailments, vertigo, poor heart condition, scoliosis, high blood pressure, etc should avoid Headstand Pose. Children who are under the age of 7 should also not perform the pose.
The Shirshasana or the Headstand Pose is one of the riskiest yoga poses and doing this safely is a very big deal. One can take the help of someone while doing this pose. Also, tools like the wall, chair, the pillow can be used as a form of support while one is doing this pose. The best way to do this safely is under some expert guidance.
Shirshasana is very good for the eyes and the face. The increase in blood flow and oxygen level has a very positive effect on the eyes and also has a positive effect on the face complexion.
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