Lesson Overview

• Features: Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand) / Baddha Hasta Sirsasana A (Bound Hands Headstand Posture)
• Objective: Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
• Description: Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.

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

Notes

• Called the “King of Postures” due to numerous internal and energetic benefits.
• Not a pose for beginners. Attempting pose before physically ready can lead to injury.
• Holding pose longer than comfortably able can lead to injury.
• See Cautions above for contraindications, determining readiness, and concerns related to the neck.

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See Also

• Asana Categories
• General Alignment Principles
• Alignment Cueing