Should pitta-dosha people do Headstand?
What is your opinion about Headstand for pitta-dosha people? By John Friend Mary Wade, California John Friend’s reply: In general, Headstand is considered a heating pose and one that stimulates inner fire. Therefore, pitta-dominant yogis are often cautioned not to stay in Headstand too long in order to prevent their fiery dispositions from becoming aggravated. Yet Headstand is a very beneficial pose, so it is worthwhile for pitta-dominant yogis to learn how to perform it without creating too much inner heat and fire. Here are some key points for pitta students practicing Headstand: 1. Cultivate a quiet, cool attitude when performing the pose. Although you must use strength and good muscular engagement to create the stability needed to help you extend your spine upward, over-efforting in this pose will aggravate pitta dosha. 2. Breathe slowly and evenly, focusing particularly on the exhalation. 3. Relax and enjoy the quiet stillness of the pose. Reduce fidgeting. 4. Work with a yoga tea
