How to Do the Seven Headstands of the Ashtanga

The intermediate series of ashtanga vinyasa is pretty challenging and fun. This series is called Nadi Shodhana which means cleaning the energy channels. The series closes with 7 headstands in a row. In this video Doron demonstrates how to do them. The headstand sequence includes three freehand headstands and four bound hands headstands.

Firstly, make sure that you master the regular sirsasana headstand before you attempt these. You need to be able to come up and down with straight legs comfortably before trying any of the other fancy versions, as they have less hand support. As a result, it is recommended to learn these with a qualified teacher.

However, with this video Doron shows you how to do the headstands of ashtanga. 

The Seven Headstands

Share the Stands

If you found this advice helpful, leave us a comment below. Which is your favorite of the seven? Additionally, share this article with 7 of your friends and see if you can do them all together!

For more videos, have a look at the Doron Yoga Youtube Channel. If you’d like to work on these headstands with us, join us for a yoga retreat or yoga teacher training at Doron Yoga & Zen Center in Guatemala.

The Yoga Lifestyle is Doron’s book that offers lots of mind training practices. It includes little tips of how to set up a space. In addition guidance on object meditation, walking meditation and of course different meditation techniques including Zen. Or for detailed explanations of asanas and modifications, check out the Doron Yoga Manual.

Blissful Living,

Doron