Handstand

Adho Mukha Vṛkṣāsana

Handstand
CategoryInversions TypeBalance LevelAdvanced Hold15 sec MusclesArms, Shoulders, Core BreathingCalm breathing

How to do it

  1. EnterPlace your palms on the floor shoulder-width apart, about a step away from the wall. From Downward-Facing Dog, walk your feet in and with a soft kick bring your legs up, heels to the wall.
  2. HoldArms straight and pushing into the floor, shoulders over wrists, ribs drawn in, legs reaching up. Gaze between your palms.
  3. ExitLower your legs one at a time with control, and rest in a forward fold.

Benefits

An inverted balance that changes your relationship with gravity.

Cautions

  • Wrist and shoulder injuries
  • Hypertension
  • Glaucoma
  • Learn it only at a wall

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

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