{"id":33,"date":"2018-09-08T13:19:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-08T13:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2026-09-26T17:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:12:00","slug":"benefits-of-headstands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Amazing Benefits of Headstands that Everyone Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#What_is_Headstand\" >What is Headstand?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#Here_are_the_11_Benefits_of_Headstand_%E2%80%93\" >Here are the 11 Benefits of Headstand &#8211;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#1_%E2%80%93_Strengths_your_Shoulders_and_Arms\" >1 &#8211; Strengths your Shoulders and Arms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#2_%E2%80%93_Improves_Blood_Circulation\" >2 &#8211; Improves Blood Circulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#3_%E2%80%93_Prevents_hair_fall\" >3 &#8211; Prevents hair fall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#4_%E2%80%93_Increases_Mental_Health\" >4 &#8211; Increases Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#5_%E2%80%93_Improves_eye_vision\" >5 &#8211; Improves eye vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#6_%E2%80%93_Strengths_Your_Core_Part\" >6 &#8211; Strengths Your Core Part<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#7_%E2%80%93_Healthy_Sleep\" >7 &#8211; Healthy Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#8_-Stress_Reliever\" >8 -Stress Reliever<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#9_%E2%80%93_Improves_Digestion\" >9 &#8211; Improves Digestion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#10_%E2%80%93_Treat_sexual_disorders\" >10 &#8211; Treat sexual disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#11_%E2%80%93_Relieves_cold_cough\" >11 &#8211; Relieves cold &amp; cough<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#Who_Should_Avoid_Headstand\" >Who Should Avoid Headstand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%93_Benefits_of_Headstand\" >Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Benefits of Headstand<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#How_long_should_a_beginner_hold_a_headstand\" >How long should a beginner hold a headstand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#Do_I_need_to_be_flexible_to_do_a_headstand\" >Do I need to be flexible to do a headstand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#Can_headstand_help_with_anxiety_and_stress\" >Can headstand help with anxiety and stress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\/#What_Is_the_Best_Time_to_Do_a_Headstand\" >What Is the Best Time to Do a Headstand?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Headstand\"><\/span>What is Headstand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The headstand has also known as &#8220;Sirsasana&#8221; and &#8220;King of all the asanas&#8221;. A headstand is a pose that is an inversion posture of standing head down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Yoga asana awakens your spiritual awakening deep down in the sense of your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_11_Benefits_of_Headstand_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Here are the 11 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-headstands\">Benefits of Headstand<\/a> &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/11-benefits-of-headstand-infographic-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/11-benefits-of-headstand-infographic-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/11-benefits-of-headstand-infographic-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/11-benefits-of-headstand-infographic-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/11-benefits-of-headstand-infographic.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%93_Strengths_your_Shoulders_and_Arms\"><\/span><strong>1 &#8211; Strengths your Shoulders and Arms <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-3.webp\" alt=\"benefits of headstand \" class=\"wp-image-939\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;width:728px;height:auto\" title=\"benefits of headstand \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-3.webp 728w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-3-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-3-20x15.webp 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Headstand<\/strong> is an amazing posture to increase the strength of your arms. When you\u2019re in a <em>headstand<\/em>, you should be pushing the edges of your hands, wrists, and forearms into the ground. This means you will be using the strength of your arms and shoulders to hold you up, instead of putting pressure on your neck and spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-rishikesh.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh-300x264.jpg\" alt=\"Yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1372549019607843;width:406px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh-1024x901.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh-768x676.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh-1536x1352.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Yoga-teacher-training-rishikesh.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%93_Improves_Blood_Circulation\"><\/span><strong>2 &#8211; Improves Blood Circulation <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular practice of Headstands makes pure blood flow through our brain cells and it makes our brain much more active. This is one of the more consistently reported effects of headstand across both traditional (vedic)yoga teaching and modern practitioner experience. It is one of the most popular benefits of headstand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%93_Prevents_hair_fall\"><\/span><strong>3 &#8211; Prevents hair fall <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/667811-hair-loss.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-2.webp\" alt=\"benefits of heandstand (hair loss)\" class=\"wp-image-938\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.75;width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-2.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-2-300x171.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-2-20x11.webp 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hair loss, greying of hair and baldness is frequently caused because of bad blood circulation in the scalp. Headstand doesn\u2019t only direct enriched blood to the brain(Cerebrum), also it also sends it to the scalp. The changing of grey hair into its original colour and great development of hair is conceivable through the act of this headstand yoga pose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Also read &#8211; Guide to<\/strong><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/upward-facing-dog-pose\/\">Upward Facing Dog pose<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%93_Increases_Mental_Health\"><\/span><strong>4 &#8211; Increases Mental Health <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headstand Asana sparks the nervous system and increases mental alertness and clarity. It&#8217;s one of the most common benefits of headstand.&nbsp;Many yoga practitioners describe this effect as similar to the mental clarity gained from seated meditation pose, just accessed through a physical challenge instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%93_Improves_eye_vision\"><\/span><strong>5 &#8211; Improves eye vision <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headstand improves the overall functions of our eyesight, sense of smell and taste. The extra supply of blood during Headstand helps to work the sensory organs properly. A general bad hearing has been found to improve by regular practice of Headstand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_%E2%80%93_Strengths_Your_Core_Part\"><\/span><strong>6 &#8211; Strengths Your Core Part <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/female-abs-toned-jeans-475.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-4.webp\" alt=\"heandstand benefits (abs)\" class=\"wp-image-940\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.507936507936508;width:475px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-4.webp 475w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-4-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/benefits-of-heandstand-4-20x13.webp 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to hold a straight headstand, a practitioner must engage the abdominal muscles &#8212; including the obliques, the rectus abdomen, and the transverse abdominus. The center is reinforced especially if the expert lifts or brings the two legs without a moment&#8217;s delay down to come into and out of the headstand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_%E2%80%93_Healthy_Sleep\"><\/span><strong>7 &#8211; Healthy Sleep <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headstand can help those people who are suffering from the loss of sleep, memory by the regular practice of this asana. Some yoga practitioners report improved sleep quality with regular inversion practice of headstand, likely connected to the overall stress-reducing and nervous-system-calming effects of the pose rather than any direct mechanism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_-Stress_Reliever\"><\/span><strong>8 -Stress Reliever <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headstands also reduce the production of cortisol, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-anxiety\/\"> stress<\/a> hormone, and increases blood flow to the brain, stimulating the production of melatonin, dopamine and serotonin, all hormones that help regulate mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_%E2%80%93_Improves_Digestion\"><\/span><strong>9 &#8211; Improves Digestion <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the body is upside down, the pituitary organ, which plays a role in healthy digestion, is stimulated. Headstands are recommended for irritable bowel disorder and other digestive sicknesses, as they reorient the colon and digestion tracts, encouraging a bowel movement. This is the best benefits of headstand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_%E2%80%93_Treat_sexual_disorders\"><\/span><strong>10 &#8211; Treat sexual disorders <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headstand helps in oppose of sexual disorders such as prostate problems <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/16294-hydrocele\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hydrocele<\/a>, leucorrhea, spermatorrhea, and menstrual ailments. This yoga asana drains blood from the associated sexual endocrine glands and organs, thus improving the functional efficiency of the part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_%E2%80%93_Relieves_cold_cough\"><\/span><strong>11 &#8211; Relieves cold &amp; cough <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By practising this Yoga Pose our lungs gain the power to resist any climate and stand up to any work, thus helpful in relieving colds, coughs, and tonsillitis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Avoid_Headstand\"><\/span>Who Should Avoid Headstand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headstand is an advanced, high-risk pose, and it isn&#8217;t right for everyone. You can get <em>benefits of headstand <\/em>only when you do it properly. You should avoid or modify headstand \u2014 and check with a doctor before attempting it \u2014 if you have any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Neck or spine injuries<\/strong>, including herniated discs or cervical spine issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High or low blood pressure<\/strong> that isn&#8217;t well controlled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glaucoma or other eye conditions<\/strong>, since inversion increases pressure in the eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong>, particularly if you&#8217;re new to inversions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recent history of stroke, heart conditions, or blood clots<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vertigo or inner ear conditions<\/strong> that affect balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Osteoporosis<\/strong>, due to the weight-bearing pressure on the neck and spine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What am I missing here in this &#8220;<strong><em>Benefits of Headstand<\/em><\/strong>&#8221; Blog Post? Let me know in the comments and I&#8217;ll add it in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiyogaschool.com\">yoga teacher training in Rishikesh<\/a> and get 100 USD OFF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_%E2%80%93_Benefits_of_Headstand\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Benefits of Headstand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788669082002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_beginner_hold_a_headstand\"><\/span>How long should a beginner hold a headstand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Beginners should start with just a few seconds against a wall and build up gradually over several weeks, prioritizing stable alignment over hold time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788669156117\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_be_flexible_to_do_a_headstand\"><\/span>Do I need to be flexible to do a headstand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No \u2014 headstand relies far more on shoulder, arm, and core strength than on flexibility, which is why building strength through poses like Dolphin Pose is a more useful starting point than stretching.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788669183800\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_headstand_help_with_anxiety_and_stress\"><\/span>Can headstand help with anxiety and stress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 headstand has been associated with reduced cortisol and increased mood-supporting neurotransmitters, and the intense focus it requires has a genuinely calming, meditative effect for many practitioners.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1788669205723\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Best_Time_to_Do_a_Headstand\"><\/span>What Is the Best Time to Do a Headstand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The best time to practice Headstand (Sirsasana) is early in the morning on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Headstand? 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