Why do I feel dizzy after inversions? Is this normal or dangerous?
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I’ve been trying to practice yoga more often, and recently I added a few basic inversions. Nothing advanced — just a few seconds of downward dog and legs-up-the-wall pose.
But almost every time I come out of these poses, I feel dizzy for a few seconds. It’s not very intense, but enough to make me pause and wonder if something’s wrong.
I’m not sure if this is normal, if I’m moving too fast, or if I should be more careful. It’s starting to make me a little nervous to keep trying these poses.
Has anyone else felt dizzy after inversions? Is this just part of getting used to them, or should I be concerned?
Would love some guidance from the teachers here!
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it’s actually more common than you think. When we come out of even gentle inversions like Downward Dog or Legs-up-the-Wall, the shift in blood flow can make some people feel a little light-headed, especially if the body is still getting used to those movements.
Try coming out of the pose more slowly, pausing for a breath before standing up.
And also Keep your breath steady while you’re in the pose holding the breath can sometimes cause dizziness. -
Feeling dizzy after inversions is quite common, and in most cases it’s not dangerous — it simply means your body is adjusting to the sudden change in blood flow and balance.
Why it happens• Blood pressure shifts when you go upside down
• The inner ear (balance center) gets challenged
• Breath may become irregular
• Coming up too quickly can cause a “head rush”
A few seconds of light dizziness is normal.
️ When to be carefulAvoid inversions if:
• The dizziness is strong or lasts long
• You get headaches or blurred vision
How to prevent it• Move in and out of the pose slowly
• Keep your breath steady
• Warm up the neck and shoulders
• Rest in Child’s Pose after the inversion
Your body is simply saying, “Go slower.”
Listen to it, take your time, and choose gentler inversions until you feel more stable.
