Discover new yoga perspectives with the headstand stool!
The headstand stool turns your world pleasantly upside down and expands your yoga practice with exciting new perspectives!
Inverted positions are no longer a problem with this ingenious tool, because the headstand stool allows you to get into the upside-down position without fear and with support. It can be integrated into the asana practice in many ways and has long since become the favorite tool of many yogis and yoginis. The headstand (Shirshasana, also known as the "king of asanas") is now easier and gentler than ever before.
You can find out more about the headstand stool, sometimes also called the yoga stool, here. Let's start with a few brief basics...
FAQ about the headstand stool:
What is the headstand stool used for?
The headstand stool allows you to assume an inverted position without the practitioner having to master the headstand (in yoga Shirshasana ). The headstand stool provides security by providing support, making it easier to balance and allowing the posture to be maintained without putting pressure on the head and without putting strain on the cervical spine, neck and shoulders.
Is practicing with the headstand stool strenuous?
When you get into the inverted position with the help of the headstand stool, you have to use less muscle strength than with the unsupported position. However, a certain amount of strength is required to assume the position - so the muscles also experience a training effect when practicing with the aid.
Is the headstand stool stable and reliable?
A headstand stool has been carefully designed for its purpose and offers reliable stability and high load-bearing capacity.
The headstand stool as a door opener to upside-down: Why inversions?
The yoga headstand stool makes inversions easy for you. But why are inversions so desirable, and why are these upside-down poses given such a high priority in yoga?
In inverted poses, the entire circulatory system is literally turned upside down. From a yogic perspective, this is considered to be relieving and regenerating, as the blood no longer has to be pumped up from the feet back to the heart in these exercises. Experience has shown that inverted poses also have a relaxing effect on the palate.
In addition, many people also appreciate the upside-down experience because of the contrast to everyday life - the heart is now in a higher position than the head and you literally see things from a different perspective - this can be invigorating and inspiring.
Inversions are worth it...
It is therefore worth trying out inversion poses. However, it is important to find a safe way of practicing. The headstand in particular is a demanding exercise that requires a lot of prerequisites and should not be attempted carelessly or without good preparation. In yoga, it is always recommended to learn Shirshasana under the guidance of a teacher. The yoga headstand stool offers the opportunity to enjoy many of the benefits of the headstand, even if you cannot perform the actual pose, i.e. the freely practiced Shirshasana, or have not yet learned it.
How much weight can the headstand stool support?
The headstand stool or yoga stool can handle a lot: The Feetup brand, which we offer at YOGISTAR, can hold up to 400 kg - a proud weight that should take away any worries you may have. The fact that the headstand stool can actually withstand that much has been confirmed by independent testers: The product was tested by the TU Braunschweig.
Who is the headstand stool suitable for?
The headstand stool was developed for yogis and yoginis who would like to do the inverted pose in a safe and comfortable way. The inventor of this tool, Kilian Trenkle, noticed in yoga classes that many practitioners have problems with Shirshasana: Most beginners and many advanced practitioners sway, tip over, feel uncomfortable in the pose, put the wrong strain on it or find it difficult to even get into the pose that is considered the "king of asanas". He therefore developed a tool that makes a supported upside-down pose possible. This makes "upside down" easy and you can really enjoy it!
When should you be cautious?
Although the yoga headstand stool makes the overhead position much less risky and ensures less strain in the position (there is no pressure on the head; the neck, shoulders and cervical spine are protected, the weight is evenly distributed), the following still applies: Anyone who has serious problems in the neck and shoulder area or has illnesses or pre-existing conditions that could speak against an overhead position should refrain from using the stool or only practice with it after consulting their doctor. Pregnant women should also refrain from using the tool.
Can the headstand stool also be used for other asanas?
The headstand stool, which some people also refer to as a yoga stool, can be used in a variety of creative ways in asana practice. The inventor of the original headstand stool, feetup, has developed a whole series of exercises using the tool. The yoga stool can be used in a similar way to a yoga chair, for example, although its smaller size and height compared to a yoga chair is an advantage for some applications. If you are inventive when it comes to small but useful aids in asana practice, you can integrate the headstand stool into many exercises. Some well-known yoga teachers have also discovered this and have placed the yoga stool at the center of entire sequences. There are now even certified feetup teachers who specialize in yoga with the headstand stool.
Is the headstand stool available in different models?
Yes . We offer the original from the brand feetup , which is made of beech wood, is ergonomically shaped and promises maximum comfort thanks to its comfortable upholstery. This headstand stool is called feetup trainer , is made in the Allgäu and was the first on the market as the inventor's original.
You decide which look you prefer for the feetup trainer : light or dark beech wood? And what color should you choose for the upholstery?
Speaking of upholstery: Of course, the upholstery is made of imitation leather and is therefore vegan!
The manufacturer offers a three-year guarantee on the headstand stool. (As the product is extremely robust and is manufactured with great care, we do not know of anyone who has used it.)
Practicing with the headstand stool is simply fun!
Have you ever tried a headstand stool? If not, discover this innovative yoga aid for yourself and enjoy a headstand that is really easy to achieve and maintain.
Even if you can do the headstand freely, you will find that you experience this yoga posture completely differently with the headstand stool and can probably enjoy it in a more relaxed way.
The headstand stool is a really great recommendation for yoga beginners as well as advanced practitioners!
Tip: Discover our other yoga accessories for a versatile asana practice.
