How to Do a Lotus Yoga Headstand

Performing the lotus pose while on your head is challenging, but can be attained after some practice. You need to perform each movement slowly and make sure your body is secure before moving onto the next pose, especially once on your head. Once you are comfortable with headstands, you may be able to try this advanced pose. Read on to learn how to do a lotus yoga headstand.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yoga mat

1. Begin on the floor with your hands and knees touching the floor.

2. Lower your elbows to the floor and loosely clasp your hands together. Your elbows should fall directly under your shoulders.

3. Lower your head to the floor.

4. Kick off with one leg at a time until your legs are straight in the air, the crown of your head resting on the floor.

5. Lower one leg at a time into Lotus pose. This is where your legs are crossed, one under the other, and your feet point outwards. You should pull your legs into your body as closely as possible.

6. Hold this pose briefly before straightening your legs again.

7. Lower yourself back onto elbows and knees.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're not sure of your balance, perform this pose against a wall so that your feet have a surface to rest against while you attain balance.

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