Video Workshop 1-- Sirsasana I

Namaste, dears. Today's episode features a video workshop on headstand (Sirsasana I).  This class is intended for students who have been exploring the possibility of going into headstand, but who could use a break-down of the various components. Thank you so much for joining me. Connect with me:  email me at sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com; follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/yoginiinthehood/or on tumblr http://sunroseyoga.tumblr.com/.  Call our message line (we give and receive messages) 503-583-2599. Yoga Journal outlines the many benefits of Sirsasana, including:

Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression

Stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands

Strengthens the arms, legs, and spine

Strengthens the lungs

Tones the abdominal organs

Improves digestion

Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause

Therapeutic for asthma, infertility, insomnia, and sinusitis

Before practicing sirsasana, warm up with surya namaskar (sun salutations), followed by core strengtheners (bridge, boat, locust, standing poses with belly pulled toward spine). Follow sirsasana with sarvangasana (shoulder stand), halasana (plough), matsyasana (fish) or saddle, and apanasana. Finish your practice with hip rolls, savasana (corpse, at least 5 minutes), and a seated meditation (need help starting? check out this video). Namaste. peace. & LOVE. always. kelly {Click this image to view the video.} Considerations: Please do NOT begina headstand practice if you are pregnant, though experienced practicioners can continue practicing sirsasana throughout pregnancy.  If you have high blood pressure, heart conditions, eye injuries, neck injuries, or back injuries, please do not attempt headstand without first consulting your healthcare provider AND working with your regular yoga teacher in-person.  This video is intended for yogis who are familiar with headstand, but need additional mechanical advice. MUSIC:  Seruiqam, Sevish, and Jack Jeffrey