How to practice HEADSTAND (Salamaba Sirsasana) | Iyengar Yoga

How to practice Headstand (Salamaba Sirsasana) - In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the basics and foundation of practicing headstand (Sirsasana) using props for added support and stability. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your headstand practice, this step-by-step guide will help you build confidence and strength while ensuring proper alignment. Learn how to safely incorporate props to support your head, neck, and shoulders, making this challenging pose more accessible and effective. Join me as we break down the essential techniques and tips to practice headstand with ease! 🌼 Sign up today for your 7-day FREE trial to the VIP Members Video Library where you'll get anytime access to a full library of on-demand classes (all of which are 60-75 minutes long). Plus you'll gain exclusive access to the Members Forum! 💟 Enjoy the variety of classes on offer with over 300 sessions to choose from and new classes added every week! 👉 https://www.heatherkitchenyoga.com.au... Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - foundation of the pose - how to set up the hands, wrists and arms 03:49 - defining the crown of the head 05:09 - what support to use under the head 05:51 - using 3 bricks (or 2 if you only have 2) to support the thoracic spine 11:47 - using 1 brick between thoracic spine and the wall 14:38 - using headstand sticks (and how to make them) 19:23 - headstand using the wall only (and possibly then taking feet off the wall) kicking up with one leg at a time 21:00 - taking both legs up together (with wall support) 22:27 - how long do we stay in headstand? 22:48 - using 2 chairs so the neck is free 25:19 - sequencing headstand and shoulder-stand in Iyengar yoga 25:48 - Viparita Karani - legs up the wall with bolster under the hips 27:31 - thanks for joining me Happy practicing 😃 #iyengaryoga #headstand #yoga 💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨ 😍 Share this video with a friend:    • How to practice HEADSTAND (Salamaba Sirsas...   🌸💛 SUBSCRIBE to my channel for weekly yoga and to support high quality free yoga for all: https://www.youtube.com/c/IyengarYoga... 🙏 BUY ME A COFFEE (or a chai): 👉 https://ko-fi.com/yogawithheather Every little bit counts - thank you. 💠 SIGN UP to my mailing list: 👉 https://www.heatherkitchenyoga.com.au 💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨ 💚 CONNECT with me on the socials: 👉 Instagram: @yoga.wtih.heather   / yoga.with.heather   👉 Facebook: /heatherkitchenyoga   / heatherkitchenyoga   💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨💫✨ Disclaimer: Please use caution throughout your activities including the use of all props and supports. There are risks associated with physical activity and it is your responsibility to ascertain there is no medical reason to prevent your participation, to monitor your own condition and not exceed your limits. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Heather Kitchen Yoga' of all liability.