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Niralamba Shirshasana/ Unsupported headstand pose
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This asana Stimulates vitality and health, Calms the mind, boosts mental clarity and Relieves stress. Let's look at how it's done: Sit down on the knees and Place the crown of the head on the floor/mat between your hands. Place the arms in front of the chest and place the hands flat on the floor about shoulder-width apart. Straighten the legs, allowing the weight of the body to be supported by the hands, feet, and head.
Method
Step 1
Now, by Applying pressure on the hands, slowly bend the legs and raise the feet off the floor, bringing the knees to the chest
Step 2
Slowly raise the knees until they point upward
Step 3
Maintain balance in this position for a few moments
Step 4
Gradually straighten the knees until the feet point upwards in a relaxed position
Step 5
In the final pose the whole body is vertical and, ideally, all the weight of the body is supported by the head
Step 6
The hands should only provide balance
Step 7
Hold the final pose for as long as is comfortable
Step 8
Then, slowly Return to the starting position
Step 9
Lower the body in the reverse order until the feet touch the floor
Step 10
Place the hands beside the head and bend the knees to the floor
Step 11
Relax with the head on the floor for a short time
Step 12
And that's how you do Niralamba Shirshasana.
