Malaika Arora is at it again — the 51-year-old has created yet another fitness challenge that has predictably gone viral on social media. This time, she shared a video of herself attempting a headstand with the help of an instructor and finally nailing the admittedly challenging yoga pose after a few failed trials. In addition to making for a really cool photo or video, a headstand also offers several benefits to your body — from building upper body strength, to improving balance and control, to boosting circulation and flexibility. 

Ease the flow

Before you attempt to recreate the pose on your yoga mat, in the comfort of your home, it helps to pay heed to Juhu-based wellness yoga instructor Rashika Chellwani’s observations. “The headstand, or Sirsasana (or Shirsasana), is often called the king of yoga poses. But it’s not a pose to attempt casually.