Fitness Diary – Yoga Headstand Practice 2
TOTAL HOME GYM IN A BAG: GYMBOSS INTERVAL TIMERS: interneka.com MYOSOURCE KINETIC BANDS: bexlife.com (link is on the top-left) EXPLORE bexlife.com FOLLOW twitter.com BECOME A FAN: facebook.com It’s been three days since I first attempted to do a headstand (as part of my brand spanking new interest in yoga practice), and I think I’m doing pretty well (btw, that’s the sound of one-hand clapping). I have to tap the wall a few times with the ball of my left foot to keep balanced, but I was able to keep the headstand most of the time. My takeoffs are going well, my landings need a LOT of help. Benefits of the Headstand 1. The headstand increases circulation to the brain, which causes improved brain function (intelligence and memory) and increased vitality and confidence. 2. It improves many ailments, such as nervousness, tension, fatigue, sleeplessness, dullness, fear, poor blood circulation, bad memory, asthma, headaches, constipation, congested throat, liver or spleen, for female disorders, the initial stages of eye and nose troubles, and general lack of energy, vitality or self confidence. 3. It stimulates four of the most important endocrine glands – the pituitary, the pineal, the thyroid, and the parathyroid glands that are responsible for our very existence, for they keep the body mechanism in good working order. Pituitary gland is called the master gland of the body. As a consequence, the practice of the headstand helps us to get relief from many of our troubles …
