Advanced Headstand and Scorpion - Shirshasana Yoga Asana

Headstand and scorpion advanced variations. Shirshasana, also spelled Sirsasana, and Vrikshasana increase balance, concentration and peace of mind. These Asanas are performed by Narayani, coauthor of "Sivananda Companion to Yoga", advanced Yoga practicioner and Yoga Master based in London, age 59. Demonstration in Sahasrara Room of Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. Without explanations - you can learn by doing. Narayani is one of the most popular teachers at Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. http://www.en.yoga-vidya.org

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[TheCloudXTraining]

Hi, is 0:36 (holding of the elbows to measure distance) a must/compulsory? I notice some do that, some don't. So which is the recommended approach? Thank you.

[YogaVidyaEnglish]

@TheCloudXTraining It is not a must - but usually helpful. Some can get the distance rigth without measuring.

[Gary1497]

Can you teach yourself how to do this or do you have to attend classes? How much weight is on the head as opposed to the arms in the traditional yoga headstand?

[YogaVidyaEnglish]

@Gary1497 It is easier to learn this with an experienced teacher. But you can also learn from these Yoga Videos. Practice makes perfect. In this channel you have many Videos explaining different Asanas, including headstand. And Yoga classes for full practice. Re. weight on your arms in headstand: Normally you have 3/4 of your weight on your elbows, 1/4 on your head. If you have neck problems, you put 3/4 of your weight on the elbows, 1/8 on your hands, 1/8 on your head. Good practice!

[MsSmartNerdGirl]

How old is she? Just wondering :)

[YogaVidyaEnglish]

@MsSmartNerdGirl Narayani doing headstand and scorpion on the Video is about 60 years old.

[hollyp275]

This is amazing!

[kaybhsm14]

@Gary1497 i am a self yought dancer and i can do a headstand an dnearly scorpian

[MsSmartNerdGirl]

@YogaVidyaEnglish thats 60 is not old or anything, but that's still very cool! :)

[MsSmartNerdGirl]

@YogaVidyaEnglish wow, that's amazing at that age to do that. wow! :) thats sooo cool! :)

[NatureMusician]

wow-very good video-thank you



[iwanttofight69]

whats doing this good for honestly

[huntaki123]

Hú, ez nem semmi !!!!

[linkisai]

omg so beautiful

[carlotamorana]

Beautiful demonstration. Thanks for sharing :D

[dapurpleowl]

isn't that, like, really bad for your neck? i dunno, but i've got a neck problem and i tried some of these and they hurt like crazy!! any tips?

[YogaVidyaEnglish]

@77videoman Yes, inverted postures also help digestion.

[77videoman]

does it help to improve digestion

[GrimReaper948]

dang! i wish i kan do that, like they say, practice makes perfect.... sometimes! lol!

[headstandking]

Now look at headstandking anthologies for The Next Step in headstands.

[fabiooliveira73]

For this lady, yoga seems like having fun

[kanshiketsu89]

O Gott, ich binn 20 und treniere Gymnastik, aber jetzt muss ich mir hier denn Arsch aufreisen um das zu schaffen was diese alte Lady schon lange kann. Die Kopfstand Sachen schaffe ich noch, aber ein Lotus wenn man auf den Unterarmen steht?! Das wird mal wieder eine Verletzung geben, ich sehe es schon... :) Wie dem auch sei, ein sehr hilfreiches Video...

[SexyReiki]

Narayani namosthute =)

[Lotus8620]

Scorpion pose is magnificent!

[friendluvr8]

good :)