8 Headstand Variations Every Yogi Should Try

If you love Lotus, you'll love this core-strengthening variation that also offers an amazing stretch for the low back and outer hips.

• Come back into Headstand Lotus with the right foot in first. With control, lower your knees toward your chest, using your abs to squeeze them in tight.
• After holding for five deep breaths, lift the Lotus legs up, unfold, and stretch them out wide into Headstand Straddle for a complete breath. Then refold back into Lotus with the left foot in first and lower the knees toward the chest for another five.