Source :NEWS18 NEWS
Last Updated:May 13, 2025, 19:01 IST
Alaya F recently took to her social media to share a video of herself performing a smooth headstand on a paddleboard in the middle of a river.
Alaya F is currently enjoying a quick getaway in Goa.
When Alaya F is not busy with her intense workout routines, the actor is often seen treating herself to a luxurious getaway. The actor is currently on a relaxing holiday in Goa. Recently, she took to her social media to share a video of herself performing a headstand on a paddleboard in the middle of a river.
Taking to her Instagram, Alaya F shared a video of herself performing an intense headstand on a paddleboard. She wrote, “Someone jokingly said, ‘You should try a headstand on the paddleboard.’ Two minutes later, I was upside down in the middle of a river while my friends and family hyped me up from the boat.” Dressed in a black two-piece swimsuit, the video started with Alaya getting on her fours on the paddleboard. She engaged her core muscles and lifted herself.
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Take a closer look at the video here.
Headstands should be learned under supervision, especially for beginners. People with neck injuries, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or certain medical conditions should avoid them or consult a doctor/yoga therapist first. Performing headstands (also known as Sirsasana in yoga) can offer several physical, mental, and physiological benefits when practised correctly and safely.
Improves Blood Circulation to the Brain
When you perform a headstand, the body is inverted, allowing gravity to send more oxygen-rich blood to the brain. This enhanced circulation can improve mental clarity, focus, and alertness.
Builds Core and Upper Body Strength
Holding a headstand requires strong engagement from your core muscles, including the abs, obliques, and lower back, to maintain balance. Simultaneously, the shoulders, arms, and upper back work together to support and stabilise the body’s weight. This combination leads to improved muscular endurance and better posture.
Stimulates the Lymphatic System
The inversion created by a headstand helps stimulate the lymphatic system, encouraging the movement and drainage of lymphatic fluid. This process supports the body’s detoxification by removing waste products and toxins, boosting the immune response and promoting hormonal balance.
Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Being upside down has a calming effect on the nervous system, triggering the parasympathetic response that helps the body relax. This shift reduces levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, leading to a sense of mental stillness.
Improves Digestion and Metabolism
Headstands also benefit the digestive system by redirecting blood flow to the digestive organs, which can help them function more efficiently. This change in pressure can relieve common issues like bloating and constipation while also giving a gentle boost to metabolism and gut health.
- Location :
Delhi, India, India
- First Published:
May 13, 2025, 19:01 IST
SOURCE : NEWS 18
