If you practice yoga long enough to comfortably perform Headstand (Sirsasana) and Front Splits (Hanumasana), explore more creative space with this transition. While Headstand is more dominant in strengthening, Front Splits focus more on lengthening. Combining these two yoga asanas offers an excellent opportunity to experience the balance of energy in yoga—the Yin and Yang, the Sun (Ha) and Moon (Tha). Most of us practice Hatha Yoga, and this perfect balance in the body is also the quality we strive to seek in our minds.
What Makes This Transition Feel So Good: My Personal Experience
I have personally practised yoga for nearly 15 years. Headstand and Front Splits are my must-practice in my Hatha Yoga sessions. I love the strength Headstand offers me.
Front Splits were my dream pose. I was on the school Modern Dance team for a few years, but unfortunately, the stretching techniques I learned from dancing class did not work for me. I fancy Front Splits, and yoga led me to the way!
Despite the day's practice intention, my sequence includes opening my body with mobility and strengthening asanas. At the end of the sequence, I usually reserve a period for inversion practice. This transition is one of my favourites because it concludes my practice—it tests my range of motion and strength after my yoga session.
Inversion gives me a different perspective on life. To stay in the pose, I have to remain highly focused. Transtition with front splits makes me feel more alive. I can move up and down in any way I enjoy! There are no limitations in the way we use yoga to express ourselves—Working on our body is to work on our mind.
What Are The Benefits Of Practising This Transition?
Practising Front Splits (Hanumanasana) into Headstand (Sirsasana) can increase full-body coordination, including for the mind, body, and neurons. It also strengthens and lengthens the arms, legs, and spine.
Practising inversion draws our minds to a high level of concentration. With regular practice, our minds will become increasingly prone to staying concentrated. It's important for all of us to undergo this training, especially in situations where distractions arise and things happen quickly. Maintaining a high level of concentration is the key to achieving our goals efficiently.
Cautious and Safety in this practice
Transitioning from Front Splits into a Headstand involves Arm Balance, Inversion, and Deep Mobility techniques. Practitioners should master both Front Splits and Headstand before attempting this transition.
It is always best to practice with an experienced teacher whom you can trust and who understands your unique condition to practice safely and effectively.
Alternatively, you can also practise sequenced yoga classes with me on YouTube or join my Online Yoga classes for more tailored practice for your unique mind, body and soul. You are guaranteed to have my considerable attention On and Off the Mat! Thanks for stopping by this article, and see you soon! 🤍
I wish you at peace as always,
by Cloud @ CloudC Yoga
