Headstand (Shirshasana) is often referred to as the king of all yoga poses.
Here are nine reasons why you should do one every day, using both scientific and anecdotal evidence.
(For a full how-to guide and modifications, be sure to check out our full explainerhere).
It can help your skin glow.
Headstands reverse the flow of gravity, letting your skin hang in the opposite direction.
It can delay hair loss.
It can have thyroid and hormone benefits.
Headstands can stimulate and provide refreshed blood to the pituitary and hypothalamus glands.
It can help enhance mood.
Once those adrenal glands are optimized with headstands, we can create more positive thought.
It can improve blood circulation.
Inversions like headstand can reverse your blood flow, allowing fresh blood to rush through your body.
Studies have shown that thisrush can enhance circulation and bring more oxygeninto your body.
It can help drain fluid.
It can aid digestion.
Headstands can increase digestive fire and can increase body heat, asper Ayurveda.
The intestines are stimulated by reversing the pull of gravity, while the colon can release congested blood.
Headstands strengthen deep core muscles.
(Seeherefor more modifications and variations of this challenging yoga pose)
It can reduce back pain.
Although I recommend learning headstand from a qualified teacher, its multifaceted benefits should not be ignored.
