Alaya F’s no-hands headstand impresses mom Pooja Bedi, know more about the benefits of this yoga pose

Alaya F wrote on her Instagram post: I have been practicing yoga for many years with the right guidance and training, and movements like this require patience, practice, and body awareness (Screengrabs: @alayaf/Instagram)

Alaya F, who has been practicing yoga for years, tried a no-hands headstand, leaving many on the internet impressed, including mom Pooja Bedi. While she made it look effortless, those who have tried traditional headstands know it is no mean feat.

Sharing her video on Instagram, Alaya wrote, “When Unstoppable by Sia plays, just know… kuch bhi ho sakta hai (anything can happen). No-hands headstand (Please do not try this at home. I have been practicing yoga for many years with the right guidance and training, and movements like this require patience, practice, and body awareness. Always learn step by step and with proper instruction).”

Within no time, her video garnered several likes and comments, including one from her mom Pooja Bedi, who wrote, “OMG! That’s pushing every boundary of agility, strength, and discipline. So proud and in awe.”

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Elli AvrRam said, “Damn! Amazing strength.” All praise, Ronit Bose Roy commented, “Damn girl!”

A fan asked jokingly, “What are you up to, my goodness… what are you up to next—are you about to levitate?” Another acknowledged her efforts and wrote, “You are a stunner! The hard work behind this is incredible. You make it look so easy.”

Benefits of no-hands headstand

• Builds core strength and balance: No-hands headstand engages the core while also strengthening your obliques, spine, shoulders, and arm muscles. It improves balance by allowing you to hold your legs up while maintaining overall harmony and equilibrium.

• Improves blood circulation: It boosts blood flow by sending oxygen and nutrients to you brain. This results in improved mental focus, better clarity, and sharpness. Your heart also gets a respite from pumping blood upward to the brain.

• Mental focus and clarity: A headstand, especially a no-hands one, goes beyond physical strength. It is more about focus and intention. By improving blood flow, it sharpens your brain, reduces stress, and relaxes the nervous system.

• Improves digestion: It helps move the blood flow in the opposite direction which aids in the release of trapped gases and provides proper circulation to all the digestive organs.

• Boosts hair and skin health: Since it increases nutrient-rich blood flow in the body, it apparently helps deliver extra nutrients and oxygen to your scalp and hair follicles. Proper blood circulation also gives the skin a healthy glow.