This class explores the seven headstands of the Second Series as extensions of Śīrṣāsana, the “king of asanas.” We begin by clarifying the root headstand: bracing arms and upper back, crouch-and-spring with economy, and pausing cleanly at each station before rising. Using blocks and the wall, students first reduce weight on the head, then gradually train the neck, arms, and upper back to carry balanced pressure. From there, we explore tripod and forearm variations, focusing on equal weight between head and arms, short of vertical rather than beyond. Each headstand is entered with the same principles—brace, crouch, spring, stop—before building into the more complex versions. Fear management is addressed directly: working at the wall teaches what true vertical feels like, helping students replace over-arching with steady alignment. The essence: the seven headstands are not separate tricks but progressions of the root. By minimizing counterweight, refining balance, and practicing crisp, fearless entrances, students build strength, clarity, and confidence in this demanding sequence.