I have been trying to come up into Headstand, Sirsasana, for years now. I never once have attained it! I am wondering what other yogis out there have done, or what you may have tried when you were first practicing this posture…Any suggestions?

Ahhhh, Sirsasana! What a wonderful posture. Good for you for working towards it with diligence and discipline! I think the key is really having a strong core. As with most postures, it becomes much easier if you activate your locks and can stabilize through your center. Perhaps try five rounds of Navasana every day until you can get it! Maybe that will help! - AsanaQueen108

I agree with AsanaQueen! A strong core is key, and it is also good to remember **not to kick up into headstand** This can seriously injure your neck. You have to have the core strength to lift both legs up at the same time in order to enter the posture safely. Good luck! – CowFace

When I first learned how to do headstand, I did kick up for awhile, and eventually developed the core strength to come into the pose lifting both feet at the same time. Now I feel very grateful that I didn’t injure my neck! I think it’s important to have a spotter, someone who can give you pointers and help you if you fall or teeter, or end up with the wrong part of your head on the floor. It’s also imperative to practice it against a wall, for it will help ease the fear of going into the air unsupported. Come into the prep posture on your knees with your hands interlaced behind your head, ensuring that THE VERY TOP OF YOUR HEAD is on the floor. From there, come into a down dog like position, and walk the feet in towards your face. You could stay there, just working the strength of your shoulders until you feel ready to lift up. – ShantiB