How to Do Inversion Asana
Inversion asanas provide a host of health benefits if performed correctly.Put simply, inversion asanas are yoga poses performed when the feet are placed above the head and include poses like head stand and plow pose. Read on to learn all about the correct way to perform inversion asanas and gain the benefits of regular inversion practice.
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Instructions
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Try plow pose (Halasana). For this inversion, lay down on your yoga mat with your hands extended above your head. Your shoulders should be supported by the mat, but if necessary, place a folded blanket under your shoulders for extra support. Bring your feet straight up in the air. Lift your hips and then back off the mat and bring your feet far beyond your head. Place your hands on the mat behind you or intertwine them. Feel your spine totally decompressing. Do not turn your head from side to side in order to avoid strain on your neck. Continue to breath.
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Attempt head stand (Sirshasana). Come to your knees and place your hands on your mat, cupped together and shoulder width apart. Raise your knees off the mat and stand in head stand prep. Bring one leg up at a time and come up halfway. Slowly bring your legs over your head and make sure not to sink into your shoulders. Continue to breath.
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Hold the position for as long as is comfortable. Inversions are great for your immune system because they supply your vital organs with fresh, oxygenated blood.
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Tips & Warnings
Other inversions include shoulder stand and hand stand.
Do not perform inversions if you are on your period because they reverse the flow of blood and can cause discomfort.
Be careful when performing a headstand to ensure that your shoulders, not your neck, do the work so that your spine doesn't absorb unnecessary pressure.
