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Wanna learn handstand? Start here

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In this practice

Key teachings

Progressive strength building for inversions
Using props (wall) for support and safety
Developing body awareness and alignment for handstands

Ideal for

Beginners to handstand practice
Individuals working on inversion strength
Practitioners looking for foundational drills

Lesson

Steps

Wall-assisted L-shape handstand preparation
Proper distance measurement for wall handstands
Controlled ascent into inversion prep

Benefits

Builds upper body and core strength
Increases confidence for inversions
Improves shoulder stability and endurance
Develops spatial awareness

Transcript

you want to learn how to handstand but you don't know how to start find some more space get your mat sit with your feet right up against the edge of the wall and place your hands where your hips are keep one hand next to your hip as you turn around place the other hand where that one is and then you've got the right distance lift your hips and slowly walk your feet up the wall you're looking to bring your feet level with your hips practice this a couple times a week to build your strength and your confidence

Practice summary

Level: intermediate
Duration: 2 minutes
Equipment: yoga matwall
Target areas: shoulderscorearmswristsback
Energy: balancing

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