Inversion – Healthy Habit #6

Never in a million years, did I think I would love to hang upside down. However, after listening to Dave Asprey’s podcast about the benefits of inversion therapy, I thought I would give it a try. The part that intrigued me most, was the promise of increased brain activity. Something I have been lacking since arriving at Menopause.

I already knew that inversions were a healthy part of a yoga practice and enjoyed doing handstands and forearm stands in class. And kids love hanging upside down on the monkey bars and laughing at the same time. Maybe there was something to it?

After years of knee pain and surgery, I thought maybe this could help. So I took the leap of faith and bought one. Heck, the Teeter, which is Dave Asprey’s recommendation, was on sale at Costco, so if I hated it, they would take it back..

It was a little rough getting used to at first, with all the blood rushing to my head. But I did notice that my knees felt “unlocked” and less tight. My back felt pain free and more mobile.  The inversion table elongates the spine, and hopefully I will get some of my height back.

The cognitive benefits remain to be seen. But the reported health benefits are better focus and increased cognitive function. As the inversion increases blood flow to the brain, it strengthens vessels and capillaries, bringing more oxygen rich blood to this vital organ.

For just 5 minutes a day, you can gain numerous health improvements and feel like a kid at the same time.

Have you tried inversion therapy? What benefits have you found?

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