How to Do a Staff Yoga Headstand

Here you will find the directions to quickly and accurately do a staff yoga headstand.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Make a tripod, measure off and place a spot on your head. Tuck your toes and slowly straighten your legs. Don't stress your leg or shoulders.

2. Tuck your toes and slowly straighten your legs.

3. Walk until your spine is nice and straight.

4. Life yourself into a traditional headstand.

5. Come into staff by lowering down, engaging your core muscles. Pull into your core.

6. When you are in an "L" shape, hold position.

7. Flex your feet.

8. Pull your legs slowly up, keeping them straight until you are once again in the traditional headstand position.

9. Hold in position.

10. Slowly bring your legs down and follow by a relaxing yoga position, such as balasana or savasana.

Tips & Warnings

• Pay attention to your form. You don't want to stretch your muscles.
• Remember to breathe deeply.
• Relax as much as you can. Yoga can be a deeply spiritual experience as well as a physical one.
• Consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise regiment.
• Don't try practicing yoga until you know you have the form correct to avoid any accident or injury.

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