How to Do a Yoga Headstand With Inversion Chair
If you’re not capable of putting any sort of weight on your neck or spine, the use of an inversion stool can really help you get into and enjoy the benefits of an inverted yoga pose. Much like other inversion postures, the headstand with an inversion chair will relieve any tension in the lower back, eliminate toxins, improve circulation, increase strength and enhance balance.
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Instructions
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Place the cushioned inversion stool on the yoga mat directly in front of you with the opening of the “U” facing your legs.
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Bend over slowly and grab hold of the handles on either side of the stool. Make sure your grip is solid but not tight.
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Place your head between the opening of the “U” until the back of your neck is flush with the lip and your shoulders are resting on the cushion. Your body should now be in a slightly inverted “V.”
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Walk gently, one small step at a time, toward the stool until your back is straight.
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Tighten the muscles of your abdomen, engaging your core, while you lift one leg, then the next until both are vertical and the soles of the feet are facing the sky.
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Pull the bellybutton toward the spine as you find the balance of the pose, letting the fluids release from the legs and through the stomach and chest--ridding the body of any toxins.
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Bring down one leg gradually to come out of the pose, followed by the next, all the while engaging the core, until both feet are firmly on the ground.
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Move slowly into a resting pose, such as child pose.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not kick into a headstand while using an inversion stool. Not only is this an indication of improper alignment and a weak core, but also dangerous. The stool may be sturdy but can tip when jarred.
Inverted yoga poses should always be followed by a resting pose, such as child or corpse.
Do not practice headstands if you are pregnant, suffer from back or neck problems or have high blood pressure.
