A 7min instructional tutorial to highlight and focus on the safety of headstands on paddle boards (SUPs), including headstands on solid ground, where the same principles apply.

Please be safe on the water by having the correct equipment, and knowing what your body is capable of. Know your limitations and be realistic of your own strength in holding an inversion that requires you balancing on the top of the head placing a large amount of weight through your cervical spine. When the water, board and cervical spine are all in constant and unstable movement.

Headstands on SUPs should be attempted once you have mastered this posture following guidance on land. Being on water does not give you a free pass for a softer landing! The falls could be worse and may cause long term damage to the neck. Please SUP Safely.