Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand)
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand), called the King of Postures for its profound effects on the nervous, endocrine, and lymphatic systems.
Objective
Gain understanding of how this advanced inversion stimulates master glands, clears the mind, and provides a shift in perspective, plus critical safety considerations for determining readiness.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: You'll learn why Headstand is so revered—it stimulates the pituitary and hypothalamus glands that regulate all other glands in the body, helping to dissolve stress, sadness, and depression. The lesson explores how the pose brings vitality and renewal, creates steadiness and confidence, and guides the energy of lower chakras toward the heart. You'll discover how it affects the lymphatic system's waste removal and why it's considered preparation for meditation. For teachers, this lesson includes essential guidance on contraindications, how to determine if a student is physically ready, and how to prevent neck injury—because attempting this pose before you're ready or holding it too long can lead to serious harm.
Salamba Sirsasana
sah-LOM-bah shear-SHAW-sa-nuh
“salamba” = with support
“sirsa” = head
Supported Headstand
Also known as: Baddha Hasta Sirsasana A (Bound Hands Headstand Posture)
Heart of Pose
- Inversion
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