Thanks to keen reader, Annie Marascia Luongo, I've been alerted to "Why standing on your head may improve your health," by Sheryl Walters. Honestly, I didn't know any of this when I took up yoga - and can't claim 39 years later that headstanding has had this effect on me but...read on and then try it! Few believe this: headstand is one of the easier yoga poses, mainly requiring a little bit of courage, some arm strength, and some ab work. Caution: Do not try it without a spotter until you are absolutely confident. Once you're up, however, stay there for a few minutes. You'll be amazed at its effect on calming the nerves, straightening the spine, and opening up the lungs. Possibly my fave pose, after my all-time #1, forward bend.
(NaturalNews) It is very rare that we are able to see the world upside down, and regularly viewing the world from this angle can bring a variety of amazing benefits to our life. Turning ourselves upside down is not only an amazing practice for health... but for beauty as well.
Headstand and Yoga for Skin Care
A headstand can reduce facial wrinkles, and if practiced regularly, is a natural 'face-lift'. This is because it reverses the effects of gravity and allows the skin to rest in the other direction.
Furthermore, yoga for skin care increases the circulation to the face, which brings much needed nutrients and oxygen to rejuvenate and remove wrinkle causing toxins. The result is smoother, clearer, brighter and glowing skin.
Thicker Hair, Fewer Grays
A headstand can actually convert gray hair back to its natural color! It will certainly delay the onset of gray hair. This is due to the increase in blood supply and nutrients to the hair follicles in the scalp.
Balding can also be prevented or slowed, and thicker, healthier hair is produced...
Click through for the rest of this article. If you practice headstand, the claims will make you feel quite virtuous.
