I had an accident with a skull fracture and craniotomy 8 years ago, do you think it unwise to do headstands and so, is there an alternative position to receive benefit?

Question

Age 24, female, healthy, cold climate country. Previous skull fracture and craniotomy (opening of the skull) 8 years ago, leads me to wonder if I should do headstands (I did them previous to that)? If not, do you know of another asana which gives similar benefit? Thank-you.

Answer 1

Once the fracture is healed, fixed and joined, it is permanent forever after a specific period depending upon the length or area of bone under fracture. You can start headstand with 5 seconds very gradually extending the time limit and putting your weight on shoulders /arms and their muscles triceps/biceps, etc. and touching forehead on ground (not top of head). Alternatively, Sarvangasana will give you all benefits as those of Shirshasana (head stand).