John Schumacher Teaches Salamba Sirsasana I

This week marks the week of BKS Iyengar's 90th birthday. In honor of this auspicious event, iHanuman humbly offers you asanas as taught in the Iyengar method by Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher John Schumacher. John is among the students traveled to India this week to celebrate with Mr. Iyengar.

iHanuman will post asanas every day until the winter solstice in honor of this event. Salamba Sirsasana I or supported head balance is an extremely beneficial and powerful pose when practiced properly. It is considered the King of all asanas. The benefits include improved circulation, improved balance and poise, increased vitality and anenhanced immune system.

Those who suffer from high or low blood pressure and women who may be pregnant should consult a physician before attempting this pose. Please practice the preparatory poses (See John Schumacher in our Asanas Playlist) with an experienced instructor before attempting this pose on your own.

For more information on Mr. Iyengar and the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI), please visit www.bksiyengar.com. For more information on John Schumacher, please visit www.unitywoods.com. For more live audio classes from John Schumacher and other fantastic teachers, please visit www.ihanuman.com
Thank you for helping to build the bridge with iHanuman. Namaste.

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[baredevilii]

Will definitely help in mastering this asana. Appreciate the effort fully. Thank you very much.

[Pavan1007]

Very well explained. Thanks Sir.

[ioffeglenn23]

Exceptional! very well done and instructed...........

God bless you.......thanks for the video......

[realitydan]

What poor advice!!! Surely it's important to overcome the fear and be aware of the breath not being disturbed.

[massrunner]

Thanks for a wonderfully instructive video. Lately I have wondered about the shouder placement in Sirsanana. Thanks for clearing up that detail.

Namaste and Jai Bhagwan.

[ChocolateJewels]

Great instruction, thank you.