Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first appeared in the July-August 1984 issue of Yoga Journal.

During childhood, many of us have tried doing headstands but as we grow, we lose our innocence and that inherent, physical flexibility. However, headstands have been counted among one of the basic ...

Raised Staff is one of many Headstand variations that strengthens the mind and body. Here's how to practice the pose.

I do yoga pretty regularly, and I like to consider myself well-versed in the practice: Warrior II? Chair Pose? Full bind? You got it! But any time the instructor calls for this intimidating inversion, ...