Inversion exercises such as headstand, shoulderstand, and handstand have been around forever as an essential part of any yoga practice. But as of late, people have become more and more interested in this type of workout, mainly due to the increased influence of social media. Here are a few things you should know before trying inversion exercise.
Health benefits
Yes, doing a perfect headstand or handstand looks and feels pretty good and you’ll definitely have some Instagram-worthy photos once you master them. However, the best thing about yoga inversions is that they have some incredible health benefits. These exercises are great for improving spinal health and relieving back pain, but they’ll also help you improve core strength and balance.
Challenges
Even though they have many benefits and look super cool, inversions are also very challenging, especially for beginners. That being said, this type of workout shouldn’t be done without the supervision of an experienced yoga teacher. Before trying advanced inversion exercises you first need to build strength and improve your flexibility in order to exercise safely. However, all of these exercises can be modified so that they are also suitable for beginners.
