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Contraindications for headstand

What are the medical contra-indications for the headstand? A good question for teachers and students alike.

Here are a couple answers from our Facebook friends - maybe you have some ideas as well:

Nancy: high blood pressure, chronic or acute neck p

Should I stand up after headstand?

Swami Vishnu-devananda writes in his book as far as the headstand:

"Lower the legs slowly to the floor to the original position. Lower the legs very, very slowly and avoid jerks. After completing the asana, stand erect for a minute or two. This will h

Headache and Headstand

Some of my Yoga students find headstand extremely helpful in curing headstand. Some say it is increasing headache. Do you have any idea in what type of headaches/Yoga students headstand is helpful, in in which not? So far I work on trial and error ..

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Contraindications for headstand

Should I stand up after headstand?

Headache and Headstand

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