Free Hands Headstand B
Mukta Hasta Śīrṣāsana B
Works on Shoulders · Core · Neck stabilisers
How to do it
- Come into Headstand, with the crown of the head on the floor.
- Lift the hands off the floor and extend the arms out to the sides, parallel to the ground.
- Hold with steady breath and a long body; return the hands and lower with control.
To come out, return the hands to the floor, lower the legs slowly and rest in Child’s Pose.
Common mistakes
- Don’t take the hands off until stable.
- Don’t put weight in the neck.
- Don’t practise without a wall or spotter at first.
Benefits
- Builds balance and core strength.
- Develops focus and concentration.
- A step on from a stable Headstand.
Make it easier or different
- Easier: practise one arm at a time.
- Support: practise at a wall.
- Start with Supported Headstand.
Take care: Skip with neck problems, high blood pressure, glaucoma, menstruation or pregnancy.
What next
Not medical advice. Ease off if anything feels sharp or wrong.
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