Headstand is commonly called Sirsasana in Hindi. This asana requires hands to support the weight of the body when it is in the inverted position on the ground. If one hasn’t practiced handstand in youth, it doesn’t mean the person can’t learn it. Practicing this asana daily boosts one’s confidence and brings a balance to your life.
Headstand has many more benefits on a person’s health. Few of them are listed below;
1. Headstand Can Boost One’s Mood
Headstands make people jolly and confident to go about their daily tasks. Performing it in the morning gives the best start to one’s day. The reason behind it is the flow of blood to brain, which gives a calming effect to the brain. In addition Headstand acts as a stress-buster to an individual.
2. Makes Upper Body Very Strong
In order to stay in the posture for a longer time, one needs to have strength in upper body. The beginners often find it difficult to sustain the body weight on their hands. The best way to enhance stability and gain strength is by practicing. For beginners, the practice session can start by performing the asana against a wall. In this manner they will have assistance but at the same time, will gain endurance and strength as they try it without external support.
3. Helps In Blood Circulation, Strengthens Bone Health And Breathing
Headstands strengthen bones being a weight bearing exercise. As a result a person gets less vulnerable to osteoporosis, giving a positive sign to the bone health in one’s body. Due to the posture of headstand, pressure is relieved from the feet and legs. This leads to the stretching of diaphragm hence, increasing the flow of blood in the lungs.
4. Enhances The Core Strength In One’s Body
Letting the body stay upside down for few seconds stabilizes the muscles while building the abs, inner thigh muscles, hamstrings. Practicing headstands daily can build a strong core in one’s body.
5. Increase Balance
The technique lets one attain a hold over one’s body. The muscles have to adjust to stand inverted on a wall or otherwise. The muscles are constantly activated while Sirsasana is implemented.
6. The Blood Flow To Eyes Is Improved
As one follows the posture of Sirsasana, eyes receive extra oxygen along with nutrient rich blood. Due to this the people who exercise this asana can prevent eye issues in their lives.
7. Helps In Improving Digestion
Digestive organs help in the removal of stuck material in them. While the trapped gases are released, blood flow is also improved. In return there is better nutrition absorption in the body with this exercise.
Having got so many reasons to start the Headstand, there is no reason left for not doing it. Yes, the beginning may ask for regular practice but it’s only discipline in life which lets one lead a positive and happy lifestyle.
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