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Getting away from the wall in handstand

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odonogc
odonogc Posts: 223 Member
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Hi Everyone,

Any advice in getting comfortable doing handstand in the middle of the room? I always go all the way over, and it's frustrating!

I know I need to do a better job pressing my thighs together, but I wanted to see if there were any other thoughts.

Thanks!!

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  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
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    Are you able to work with a partner who understands the mechanics of the handstand - someone you can trust to hold you properly and can help you to align properly and let you find your place of balance away from the wall but not let you go all the way over?
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,784 Member
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    I really like this advice from Christina Sell. I've been working on the just getting the arms vertical. It's really helped. I was just like her, I could get it sometimes, but not always.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH88wtbbbjY
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,784 Member
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    Oh, here's an article that has helped me - more in pincha mayurasana than in handstand:

    http://yogainternational.com/article/view/handstand-balance-is-bliss
  • odonogc
    odonogc Posts: 223 Member
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    Are you able to work with a partner who understands the mechanics of the handstand - someone you can trust to hold you properly and can help you to align properly and let you find your place of balance away from the wall but not let you go all the way over?

    Not really. :( My husband will keep me from going over, but he doesn't know anything about handstands. I've been looking for an inversions workshop in the Boston area, but no luck yet.
  • odonogc
    odonogc Posts: 223 Member
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    If anyone is interested, this group is really inspiring https://www.facebook.com/groups/66219444265/
  • odonogc
    odonogc Posts: 223 Member
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    Oh, here's an article that has helped me - more in pincha mayurasana than in handstand:

    http://yogainternational.com/article/view/handstand-balance-is-bliss

    Wow, this is great Mary, I think I need to print it out! Thanks.
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,784 Member
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    Ask and you shall receive:
    http://www.northendyoga.com/events.html#modal-iframe
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,784 Member
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    I saw another one but it was with a teacher I've never heard of. You live in Boston, go with the well known teachers. The one above is an Ashtangi
  • odonogc
    odonogc Posts: 223 Member
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    I saw another one but it was with a teacher I've never heard of. You live in Boston, go with the well known teachers. The one above is an Ashtangi
    Thanks so much Mary! I am going to go if at all possible!!

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