Are you on the lookout for a yoga pose that can help you develop core strength and calm your mind? Do not look any further, for the yoga tripod stand is just the pose for you!

Would you like to know more? Keep reading!

Preparing For The Tripod Headstand Pose:

There are so many yoga postures that people resort to for boosting their fitness levels and staying healthy. Some of these poses are easy to try while some others can be difficult and require both practice and patience. If you put in the efforts and remain consistent, the results are worth it. One such instance is the tripod headstand pose (1).

You need not use any special equipment to try this posture. However, it is important that you use a thick mat or cushion. This is necessary because in this posture, your head is upside down, and it bears most of your body weight. While your hands do the balancing part, you need to ensure that the head does not get hurt in the process. You may benefit from using a soft and thick mat. Fold the mat to add to the cushioning effect, if required. Try the pose only when you are feeling well overall.

Advantages Of Practicing Tripod Headstand Pose:

The major benefits of practicing this yoga pose are:

1. This pose helps in developing core strength.
2. It helps in strengthening your abdominal muscles and legs.
3. It also helps improve body balance.
4. The pose aids in alleviating physical conditions like headaches, fatigue, and constipation.
5. It helps enhance blood circulation to an extent.

How To Practice Tripod Headstand:

1. At first, you will need to put the knees and hands on the mat. Now, bring the top section of your head down to the ground. It should be in front of both hands. Your elbows will be positioned over the wrists, and so you will get to see your hands. When this happens, you will be in the correct position. At this juncture, your palms and head will form an equilateral triangle.
2. When you find your hands and head stable, it is time to lift your legs. Raise the legs while straightening them. Now, walk your feet to face as much as possible.
3. Now, you need to shift hips over the shoulders and ensure hands remain planted on the floor firmly. It is time to try Tripod Balance. You will have to rest your knees on the triceps.
4. Then, lift your legs vertically so that the Tripod Headstand is formed. You will have to keep both the legs together. The toes should be pointing to the roof.
5. While you reach the Tripod Headstand pose, take 5 deep breaths. Then bring down the feet to the ground slowly.

Tips To Ensure You Do The Tripod Headstand Properly:

For beginners who have not tried such poses before, it will be a good idea to try the posture against a bare wall. On the first few attempts, you may not succeed, but do not give up. With consistency and regularity, succeeding in performing the pose properly is possible.

It will be a good idea to ask a friend to keep a tab on your posture in the beginning. When you are balancing the body on your hands and the head is downward, achieving an upright posture can be a tad hard. Your friend can also catch you if you fall backwards – which can happen initially.

When you start this posture, your head might hurt in the beginning. Some people practice this with a wool cap on for this reason, and you may do the same as well. However, after trying for a few sessions, you will not feel much of a pain. Eventually, the soft cushion below will be all you need to try this pose.

The yoga tripod headstand has been practiced since time immemorial by saints and seers. Now, even you can reap the many benefits of this yoga pose. No need to spend hours at the gym; simply master the yoga tripod pose for healthy living!

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