01/27/2026
Headstand isnât about getting upside down.
Itâs about how well your body can support itself once youâre there.
- Wrapping the fingers around the triceps teaches the shoulders where to work.
- Interlacing the fingers and tucking the pinky creates a stable base without collapsing the wrists.
- Opening the palms forms a cradle that supports the back of the head instead of dumping weight into the neck.
- Placing the crown gently down and fitting the head into the âcupâ of the hands distributes load safely.
- Walking the feet in and lifting the hips shifts the work into the shoulders and core, where it belongs.
If your neck feels heavy here, youâre not ready to go up.
And thatâs not a failure.
Thatâs information.
This is how inversions become strong, sustainable, and safe.
Slow setup. Clear support. No rushing.
Follow for mindful strength that builds confidence without risking injury.