There are some experienced teachers, like Dharma Mittra, who believe that the headstand is the king of all the poses. One of its many benefits is that it may actually stop the aging process. While the idea of staying 31 forever sounds enticing, and as I love doing headstands myself, they can be extremely dangerous for new students to attempt. A headstand puts most of the body’s weight on the head and neck. This means that if you somehow manage to fall out of the inversion, you’re risking a very serious injury. I am by no means implying that you should never do a headstand! I’m just saying you should begin with handstands. Once you get the feeling of having your legs over your head and finding balance there, then you can move on to your headstands. You don’t have to be able to hold a handstand, but you should be able to practice them enough to become comfortable with the elements of the inversion. Then, you can headstand away. Part by part, piece by piece, you will get there.
