Urdhva Dandasana - Supported Headstand with Legs Halfway Down

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STEPS :

1. Begin with Balasana / Child’s Pose.
2. Keep safe distance between your elbows. Lift your head and keep your elbows should be perpendicular to your shoulders.
3. Interlace your fingers to create a strong fortress for your head.
4. Bring the crown of your head on the floor and rest the back of your head against your interlocked fingers.
5. Lift your knees off the floor.
6. Straighten your back by slowly walking your toes towards your face.
7. Slowly bend your knees and bring your heels closer to your sitting bones. Point your toes towards the ceiling.
8. Inhale and straighten your knees. Your body should be aligned in a straight line.
9. Stay in this pose for a few breaths.
10. Engage your abdominal muscles and draw your navel upwards.
11. Exhale and slowly lower you legs as a single unit until they are parallel to the floor. Keep your legs straight, strong, and tightly together.
12. Stay in this pose for as long as you can.
*Breathe normally.

Benefits

• Reduces stress and anxiety.
• Increases concentration.
• Improves core strength.
• Improves blood circulation to the brain.
• Slows down ageing.
• Strengthens your arms, shoulders, spine and abdominal muscles.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.