Try the wide legged headstand to tone and strengthen your entire body

It is definitely not a pose for everyone. Are you up for the challenge?

By: Tania Tarafdar | | Published: November 16, 2017 4:45 pm

We’ve all had the ‘very flexible person’ in our yoga class, whom we could not help but ogle a little at for their awe-inspiring flexibility and strength. It is not only inspirational but it gives a little insight into what years of practice can lead a person to do. But lets us be honest– some poses are just flat-out out of the question. But would you try this extreme version of headstand called the wide legged headstand which is excellent to tone and strengthen your entire body? While it is definitely not a pose for everyone, are you up for the challenge?

Sit comfortably on your soles and place your knees on the ground.
Now lock fingers of both the hands. Now making a triangle of the locked fingers and the elbows, keep it on the ground.
Now bend forward and place the middle of your head on the ground near the finger lock. Now place the weight of your body on your head and straighten your legs. By practice, soles will automatically leave the ground and knees will touch the abdomen.
Maintain your balance and straighten your legs from thigh joint. Now completely balance your body on the head.
Once you have found stability, begin to open your legs.
Begin to tilt your pelvis forward with your legs wide apart. You can press your heels for balance. Stay there for as long as you can.
Get your legs together; first, fold your knee and then the legs to get back to the starting position. Use blocks to enhance your yoga practice.

To remain stable, follow these tips:

If your balance is unstable, hanging upside down can be very difficult. A strong base is the first step in doing a headstand to support the weight of your entire body. Make sure your elbows are placed a few inches away from your ears.
Make sure that your torso is in a straight line with your abs or it could be difficult to maintain your balance.
If your core is not strong enough perform boat pose and plank pose to target your core. These asanas will also build your strength, and you will be ready and excited to invert. These 4 asanas will help you nail a headstand.

Published : November 16, 2017 4:45 pm

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