<a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">http://www.yogabodynaturals.com</a> -- FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practi <a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com">http://www.yogabodynaturals.com</a> -- FREE 7-day email course reveals the yoga stretching flexibility secrets of nutrition and practice.<br /><br />HOW TO DO HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose)<br />Sirsasana, or headstand, looks quite difficult, but is actually very simple to learn. In most yoga traditions, however, headstand is practiced near the end of a sequence. With this in mind, headstand is probably not a good idea until you are warm and loose from yoga or another form of exercise.<br /><br />HEADSTAND (Sirsasana Pose) STEP-BY-STEP<br /><br />1) On your knees, grab opposite elbows on the floor (like in the video)<br />2) Keep your elbows close (it'll feel weird, but it's easier)<br />3) Interlace your hands and open up the palms so your head can slide in<br />4) Place the front part of your head (between the forehead and crown) on the floor and stand up like downward facing dog<br />5) Walk your feet in closer to your elbows<br />6) Straighten both legs all the way<br />7) If possible, bend one knee into your chest while the other leg stays straight<br />8) Switch<br />9) If you're comfortable, bend both knees to your chest (don't jump) and stay there<br />10) If you're still comfortable, extend your legs to the sky<br /><br />HEADSTAND TIPS<br /><a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles">http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/articles</a><br /><br />Do NOT use the wall. It's easier, but it's not safe. When you're ready, you'll feel it and you can move safely that way.<br /><br />Do NOT let your elbows splay out to the sides.<br /><br />Do NOT jump into this pose. When you're ready, you'll fell it.<br /><br />YOGA STRETCHING FLEXIBILITY MADE EASY<br />FREE 7-day email course show how: <a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html">http://www.yogabodynaturals.com/about.html</a>
