Iyengar was first introduced to the dowager Queen in 1958 and she told him she wanted to learn how to do his signature sirasana headstand. |
In another brilliantly mischievous image, a yogi is shown holding an enviably straight headstand with a background of lush green grass. |
She looks rather ungainly for a dancer, though she can execute a perfect headstand at a moment's notice. |
Even in her 80s she kept up her yoga and dance classes, and could still perform a headstand. |
I can now raise my hips and feet into a headstand in very slow motion with full control. |
I'd give a slight edge to the one who celebrated her nomination with a headstand. |