As one of the ancient exercises and techniques of Yoga, Handstand Yoga is extremely beneficial for the development of strength, balance, flexibility, posture and coordination. Handstand yoga is not only used as an exercise, but also to assist with various medical conditions, such as back pain and neck pain, as well as stress management. It can also help improve balance and motor control and can be used to warm up and cool down. Here are some of the benefits of using handstand yoga:
Handstand yoga pose is simply the act of holding the body in an upright, balanced, upright position while balancing on the hands, thus allowing the body to assume various poses, including the downward dog pose, which is considered to be a foundational hand pose in all forms of Yoga. In a standard downward dog pose, the upper body is held completely straight with legs and arms fully extended, with the hands being spread roughly shoulder width apart. In the downward dog pose, it is essential to maintain proper balance and proper posture. While practicing the downward dog pose, it is important to ensure that the weight of the entire body tends to pull downward, and not inward.
One of the advantages of handstand yoga is that it can be practiced safely and comfortably by all people, since it does not demand that you stretch, bend, or twist any of your muscles. The most commonly practiced handstand poses include the cat pose, which is also known as the half-dog pose; the mountain pose; and the half-moon pose, which is sometimes called the boat pose. However, there are numerous other handstand variations, and you should choose the pose that feels most comfortable to you, or the one that gives you the maximum stretching and range of motion.
The Half-Dog and Mountain Pose are both considering a power stand pose, because they require holding the upper body fairly straight, while the lower body is suspended. Because of this feature, this pose is usually performed by those who are not particularly flexible. Holding the upper body relatively straight requires the use of the larger muscles of the trunk and hips. The Half-Dog and Mountain Pose are both considered to be easy accessible, because they require the use of your arms only for support. For this reason, many people who practice handstand yoga find it suitable for beginners as well.
Another way to practice handstand yoga is by lifting one leg, balancing it on the thigh that is raised. Many teachers recommend holding this pose for three to five seconds and allowing the raised leg to slowly return to its starting position. The raised leg may be raised higher than the other leg, or vice versa, depending on how well the student is able to control his or her body position. This pose is commonly referred to as the Universal Point poses, or PP. In order to perform this pose correctly, you must ensure that you lift both legs equally.
The third basic handstand pose is called the adho mukha, or dog pose. This pose is very similar to the half-dog pose, because it requires the same physical elements, namely raised legs and supported hips. The difference lies in the angle of the pose itself, which is slightly different. While half-dog requires the student to hold on to his or her heel, the adho mukha requires that he or she propels his or her entire body through the air.
Some of the handstand yoga poses that will help you reach and hold the proper positions are gliding (sphagnum a), a stationary handstand, and the plank. The gliding handstand is often practiced with a wall or a platform; it can also be done without a support, as in the gliding variation. The stationary handstand is often done while standing with legs hip-width apart. The plank requires that the practitioner stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hands crossed on the chest. This position resembles a plank pose in many ways.
Some of these handstand yoga poses may seem awkward at first; therefore, practice them gradually, making small adjustments in alignment and practice asanas according to your level of skill. If you’re new to these poses, start with simple ones, such as the gliding and the standing shoulder-width apart. As you get better at them, you can raise one leg, or add a hand, to a higher level. Once you master these basic postures, you can move on to more difficult poses, such as the fishtail and the supported headstand.
Types Of Yoga Poses
- Lotus position Yoga –
- Adho mukha svanasana Yoga
- Handstand Yoga
- Shavasana Yoga
- Balasana Yoga
- Bhujangasana Yoga
- Kapotasana Yoga
- Tadasana Yoga
- Bakasana Yoga
- Vajrasana Yoga
- Vrikshasana Yoga
- Trikonasana Yoga
- Dhanurasana Yoga
- Shirshasana Yoga
- Chaturanga Dandasana Yoga
- Ustrasana Yoga
- Uttanasana Yoga
- Sarvangasana Yoga
- Navasana Yoga
- Bhekasana (Mandukasana) Yoga
- Mālāsana Yoga
- Halasana Yoga
- Paschimottanasana Yoga
- Sukhasana Yoga
- Chakrasana Yoga
- Gomukhasanab Yoga
- Baddha Konasana Yoga
- Virasana Yoga
- Utkatasana Yoga
- Garudasana Yoga
- Ardha Chandrasana Yoga
- Marjariasana Yoga
- Matsyasana Yoga
- Mayurasana Yoga
- Setu Bandha Sarvangasana ( Bridge Pose) Yoga
- Salabhasana Yoga
- Viparita Karani Yoga
- Virabhadrasana I Yoga
- Utthita Parsvakonasana Yoga
- Matsyendrasana Yoga
- Janusirsasana Yoga
- Dandasana Yoga
- Siddhasana Yoga
- Hanumanasana Yoga
- Makarasana Yoga
- Natarajasana Yoga
- Pincha Mayurasana Yoga
- Supta Baddha Konasana Yoga
- Simhasana Yoga
- Upavistha Konasana Yoga
