(via Pin on Quick saves  || Curated with love by yogadaily)

Why Shirshasana Is Called King of All Asanas?

Shirshasana, commonly known as the Headstand, is often hailed as the "king of all asanas" in the realm of yoga due to its myriad physical, mental, and spiritual advantages. This regal title is bestowed upon it for several reasons.

Firstly, mastering Shirshasana requires a high level of balance and core strength, showcasing a profound mastery over the body. The pose's inversion promotes enhanced blood flow to the brain, revitalizing the nervous system and improving cognitive function.

Having one of those days where I’m like how is it already the time it is!? Ever have those days? #aloboutveterans Welcome to #aloboutveterans as we celebrate our veterans 7 - 14 November. Join us for eight days of armed forces themed poses. Post a pic or reel. All levels are welcome and use the wall or props as needed. How to participate: Repost the flyer to your page and tag a few friends to join. Post daily using #aloboutveterans and don't forget to tag your hosts and sponsors in the caption. Follow all hosts and sponsors and make sure your profile is set to public so we can see your posts in the gallery. Hosts: @beahappyamy @jenbellyoga @kelleyapril @yogajeannee @danthemanyoga Sponsors: @aloyoga @alomoves Pose list: Day 1 (Nov 7). Warrior - thankful to all our warriors who fought for our freedom🗽 Day 2 (Nov 8). Arm balance -Go Army! We celebrate your vigor and diverse range of talents ⭐️ Day 3 (Nov 9). Lizard - we are astounded by the Marine’s perseverance and fast response to crisis from sea to land🦎 Day 4 (Nov 10). Boat - we are in awe at the Navy sailors’ command of the seas above and below ⚓️ Day 5 (Nov 11/Veteran's Day). Eagle - we look up to the Air Force who defend the skies with valor 🛩 Day 6 (Nov 12). Inversion - we wonder at the Space Force’s otherworldly strength in providing space capabilities to the joint force 🚀 Day 7 (Nov 13). Chaturanga -we admire the Coast Guard’s readiness in preserving our maritime safety 🛳 Day 8 (Nov 14). Any Heart opener or prayer hands - we send love to the dedicated families of our soldiers 🙏🏽 as we open our hearts to all veterans, now and always❤️ #inversion #pincha #pinchamayurasana #headstand #headstandpractice #aloyoga #aloyogachallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck4odg1LKWq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It’s even better and easier once you get everything aligned shoulders hips knees ankles. Push the earth away and engage that core like crazy. Try it @lolotris ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #balance #handstand #headstand #headstandpractice #headstands #headstandsfun #headstandvariation #instagood #love #motivation #namaste #sirsasana #upsidedown #workout #yoga #yogachallenge #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #yogafun #nudeyoga #yogainspiration #yogajourney #yogalife #yogalove #yogapose #yogaposes #yogapractice #yogateacher #yogi https://www.instagram.com/p/CSo_3Q5sIzM/?utm_medium=tumblr

@insta_yogini • • • • • • Italy Hi beautiful souls 😍 . Welcome in day one and my favorite poses are any #inversion #inversionpose or backbend pose . But for today I choose #salambasirsasana or #salambasirsasanavariation 😍. . I would like post little Reel about this hapes , just let me kindly know if you’d like to see it 😍🙏❤️. . I can’t see your variations 😍😍😍 . ����Challenge Announcement 🌸 ✊🏾Empower. Inspire. Love. ✊🏾 #GiveToplusLove Dates: 1-5 December . ____ We are honored to invite you all to participate in our challenge to Empower, Inspire & Love one another. 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 Inspiring Hosts: @shakti.la @mauraexplorer @insta_yogini @syoghina 💜Loving Sponsor: @toplus_bodyfit  Prizes to win: * 2 sets of block (2 winners) * 1 yoga ball  * 1 yoga mat 🦋Empowering Pose line-up: 1. Be Happy: What makes your day better? Favorite pose❤️ 2. Self-Improvement: How do you show compassion towards yourself? Pose you are working on 3. Find Balance - Everything in moderation. How do you find balance in more challenging situations? Any balancing pose 4. Be Empowered - What/Who empowers you to keep going? Any inversion  5. At Peace - What are you grateful for? How do you find your inner peace? Restorative /Yogi’s choice . Rules to play along: 1. Follow all hosts and our loving sponsor. 2. Share this flyer and tag us. Extra points if you share in your stories. 3. Tag 3 friends to join 4. Post everyday with the hashtag #GiveToplusLove and spread love in the community. 5. Love your body. Be gentle. Take variations when needed. Always be safe in your practice. ... and last but not the least 6. Have fun Play safe, enjoy and respect your mind and body - namasté🙏🏽. . #sirsasana #headstand #headstandpractice #toplusbodyfit #legwarmers #feet #yogifeet #smile https://www.instagram.com/p/CIUip8ijAwc/?igshid=1x2iaaak5l8il

Day 7 #sirsasana #alosummershapes #yoga #ashtanga #yogaeveryday #yogainthepark #yogaoutdoors #yogainlockerroom #yogakungfu #inversion #yogiinprogress #yogiinspiration #headstandpractice #headstand https://www.instagram.com/p/CS4nKmKJEyn/?utm_medium=tumblr

Headstand is a controversial pose. While it is recognized as the King of Poses due to the fact of its said benefits, some instructors sense the weight on the neck is too first-rate a danger and no longer educate it for that reason. These directions are supposed as a information solely and we advise practising in the presence of a instructor who can assist you with your alignment. . #yogagirl #yogi #yogalife #yogaforbeginners #headstand #headstandpractice #headstandvariation #headstands #reelsinstagram #newreels #yogspiration #yogalike #sirsasana #dailyyoga #dailyyogapractice .#night #tiktok #photooftheday #followforfollowback #hotmodel #happy #followforfollowback #instalove #practiceyogachangeyourworld #instayoga https://www.instagram.com/p/CQz0N-QgwbN/?utm_medium=tumblr

💜 Shape 💜⁣ ⁣ saw various beautiful yoga poses from @sarahscottpole for the #afloorshapeaday challenge and this is the only one I can actually make 🤣⁣ ⁣ #pole #headstand #yoga #yogainspiration #inversion #fitness #upsidedown #yogachallenge #balance #headstandpractice #headstandvariation #yogapose #poledance #poledancer https://www.instagram.com/p/B_emhi4F1Ah/?igshid=5ysnlp35ik76

The world without plastic bottles vs The world with plastic bottles. We all enjoy good looking environment to do in nice postures like headstand from @forgetmat and we forget that, we have other parts of the world, which are dying slowly without us noticing it. Let's keep our environment clean and protect 🙏🙏 from the plastic bottles and bags or anything which you see that harms it. Because for the coming in generation will have no place to enjoy in if we don't make for them now. Together we can make it and join me on the movement of our environmental awareness yoga postures challenge. So I do accept the challenge from @forgetmat. #Donate. #Share #like. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-okurut-george-and-family @narendramodi @unitednations @unep @environmentalworkinggroup @environmental_yogi @oladeleogbeyemi @exposuretourism @egy.environment #headstandchallenge #headstandpose #headstandpractice #headstandvariation #headshotphotography #comtemporaryart #dance #environment #environmentalism #plastics #environmentallyfriendly #pollination #pearlofafrica #peaceofmind #mindful #yogateacher #dancer #uganda🇺🇬🇺🇬 (at Kampala, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG_N85nrvkt/?igshid=8cor9z1vl2d6

I feel…… I feel calm I feel relaxed I feel hopeful I feel powerful and strong I feel I can do anything I put my mind to How are you feeling this fine Thursday? New Challenge Announcement 8/29 - 9/2 #yogisgearingupforfall The rustling of leaves, all colors anew, Whisper change is coming, a new season in view. The crisp air softly beckons me, come, Settle in. A fresh season unfurls, and newness begins. Just us as we embark upon #yogisgearingupforfall……. Hosts: @xpmoves @brsorenson @yogajeannee @ethereal.flame @lunayogatx Sponsor: @gearbunchofficial Pose line up: Day 1- I tune into hear…. 🍁 Day 2- I fix my gaze upon….🍁 Day 3- I open my heart to….🍁 Day 4- I feel….🍁 Day 5- choice Rules: 🍂Repost the flyer and tag a few friends to join 🍂Daily participation is required to win a prize: use #yogisgearingupforfall and tag the hosts & sponsors in the caption 🍂Winner will be chosen by the hosts and announced in a post and story. . . . #ifeel #powerfulwoman #strongmoms #strongcore #headstandpractice #headstands #headstandvariation #calmandpeaceful #relaxedatmosphere #yogabenefits #igyogachallenges #yogashapes #yogalooksgood #yogaforthesoul #yogamagic #yogagoddess #yogaisforeveryone #yoganewbie #yogamovement #yogaover40 #yogaworkout (at California, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-P9fcpQyQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Picking up into a half headstand pushing the earth away and engaging the core like crazy. Try it sometime ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #balance #handstand #headstand #headstandpractice #headstands #headstandsfun #headstandvariation #instagood #love #motivation #namaste #sirsasana #upsidedown #workout #yoga #yogachallenge #yogaeverydamnday #yogaeveryday #yogaeverywhere #yogafun #nudeyoga #yogainspiration #yogajourney #yogalife #yogalove #yogapose #yogaposes #yogapractice #yogateacher #yogi https://www.instagram.com/p/CSo7JFTMY9j/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy sunday is on this way 👉 . . #upsidedown #headstandpractice . #yogaeveryday #yogawoman #homepractice #yogaathome #yogaaddict #instayoga #feeltheyogahigh #yogaeverydamnday #yogainspiration #yoga #yoga4growth #love #yogapractice #yogalife #yogaeverywhere #outdooryoga #yogalove #igyoga #yogaram #primaryseries #loveandalliscoming #yogini #yogagirl (Planet Earth) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDqN-_Mg8Rl/?igshid=1s9ljwcyed868

Headstand Play 👻 ✨ Do check my YouTube Channel - IndinFemFit for useful WORKOUT AND DIET Videos😃🤟 💚 🔗www.youtube.com/c/indianfemfit 💙💙💙 #khyatiratan #indianfemfit Online Diet 📚 Workout Plan🏋️‍♀️ Live Classes🤘✨ YOUTUBE CHANNEL - INDIAN FEMFIT www.youtube.com/c/indianfemfit IG FB Twitter- @indianfemfit 🖤 #headstand #yoga #sirsasana #yogainspiration #yogapractice #yogaeverydamnday #inversion #yogalife #handstand #fitness #upsidedown #yogaeverywhere #yogagirl #yogachallenge #balance #yogi #headstandpractice #yogalove #yogaeveryday #yogateacher #headstandvariation #yogapose #yogajourney #igyoga #yogaposes #namaste #yogini #health (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAhhTJQjTTj/?igshid=i1toxebxafj2

This is just a little #headstandpractice I’m trying hard to make yoga a part of my daily routine, Its feeds my soul to say the least my anxiety has decreased a lot since I started & being able to really notice/feel it in my mind and my body is so incredible & I’m so thankful to have found something so good for mind body and soul #headstandplay #yogamedicine #grounded4life #meditationmedication https://www.instagram.com/p/BwN_xXjB2_CmYw1lb1M7-ZcDybJKeLZe9KP5ZA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13scf6tqfuihb