Padma Sirsasana
पद्म शीर्षासन
Padma Sirsasana is Padmasana (Lotus) performed in Headstand — combining inversion with hip opening.
Anatomy Involved
Benefits
- Combines two challenging poses
- Deep hip opening in inversion
- Core stability test
- Meditative in inversion
- Full anatomical benefits — muscles, joints, organs →
Avoid If
- Neck injuries
- Knee injuries
- Shoulder injuries
- High blood pressure
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
6 cues
Teaching Cues
For yoga teachers — verbal cues to guide students
- 1Engage the core to maintain stability
- 2Press firmly through the foundation — hands, forearms, or head
- 3Keep the body in one straight line from base to feet
- 4Breathe steadily — do not hold the breath
- 5Come down slowly and with control
- 6Allow the hip joints to open gradually — never force
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About this Pose
Padma Sirsasana is Padmasana (Lotus) performed in Headstand — combining inversion with hip opening.
How to Practice
1. Come into Sirsasana.
2. Body stable.
3. Fold one leg — begin Padmasana.
4. Fold other leg — full Padmasana.
5. Inverted Padmasana — knees out.
5 more steps remaining
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Padma Sirsasana
What is Padma Sirsasana?
Padma Sirsasana is Padmasana (Lotus) performed in Headstand — combining inversion with hip opening.
What are the benefits of Padma Sirsasana?
Combines two challenging poses. Deep hip opening in inversion. Core stability test. Meditative in inversion.
Who should avoid Padma Sirsasana?
Avoid this pose if you have: Neck injuries, Knee injuries, Shoulder injuries, High blood pressure.
How many steps are in Padma Sirsasana?
Padma Sirsasana is practiced in 10 steps. Come into Sirsasana.
Is Padma Sirsasana suitable for beginners?
Padma Sirsasana is an advanced-level pose. Beginners should practice with props or under guidance.
What props are needed for Padma Sirsasana?
You may use: wall. Props make the pose more accessible and comfortable.
What conditions does Padma Sirsasana help with?
Padma Sirsasana is therapeutic for: strength, flexibility.
What poses should I do before Padma Sirsasana?
Prepare with: Adho Mukha Svanasana, Standing Forward Bend, Forearm Stand. These warm up the relevant muscles and joints.
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