A gymnastics or yoga position where you support your entire body weight on your head and hands while your legs point upward.
Compound of 'head' + 'stand,' describing the action of standing on one's head. The term became formalized in yoga and gymnastics terminology in the early 20th century.
Headstands look impressive but are actually very safe if done correctly because most of your weight rests on your hands and forearms, not your head—which is why yoga instructors always tell beginners to distribute the pressure properly to avoid neck strain.
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