admin Handstands may seem overrated to some, but they actually offer a wealth of benefits that make your upside-down efforts all worth it. Aside from boosting your body’s balance, handstands also strengthen your upper body, tone your abdomen, and increase your circulation. It can even boost your mood, all thanks to its calming effects!
Handstands can be difficult to master, especially if you are just getting started. But there are some ways to get into a solid handstand. Four techniques will help.
Kick on the Wall
The wall is the first thing you should rely on to do a handstand. The wall is the most convenient and easiest support, especially for your first attempts.
You can practice on the wall by first positioning your hands 10 to 12 inches from the wall and then kicking your legs up. First, let your feet rest against the wall to stabilize your body. While engaging your core, press the floor away while boosting your arms and shoulders.
You can also bend your knee and place the same side of the foot on the wall. Keep the other leg straight. You can adjust your position according to the amount of weight you are able to handle. Keep your body directly to avoid putting your spine and back at risk.
The L-shape Wall
L-shape wall support is another variation. You will be facing the wall so that it won’t catch you.
For the L-shaped, sit on a flat block facing the wall. Make sure your legs are fully extended, and your feet are placed flat on the wall. Then, place the block near your hips and mark the distance between your hips and the wall.
Do the downward dog next. Your hands should be close to your block and your feet on the wall. Your feet should be placed on the wall. Walk carefully until your hips are over your shoulder. Make sure that your core is active.
Knee-to-Chest
You will often find that the knee-to-chest technique allows you to achieve full control and balance. This is also considered to be the easiest and most comfortable handstand technique.
Relax yourself first while performing the Downward facing dog. Step your right foot forward while keeping your right leg closer to your chest. Position your shoulders so that they are stacked above your wrists while keeping your right knee close to your chest. Slowly lift your left foot, pressing your right foot away.
Holding this position, practice a few hops. Repeat the procedure with the other leg.
L-shape
The L-shape will change your life. Instead of keeping your legs near your body, you’ll extend them so that your core muscles are engaged at a higher level.
Do Downward Dog again, and then take some deep breaths. Begin by doing the knees-to-chest technique, and then slowly straighten your legs. As soon as you start to feel the core strengthening, you’ll also notice a change in your balance and stability.
You will soon get used to being upside down. Then, make an L-shaped handstand.
Handstands can be a fun and exciting way to keep up your yoga practice. But always put safety first. Warm up your body before you do the handstand to avoid straining it.
