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Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana

A full arm-supported inversion demanding strong shoulders, coordination and experienced instruction.

Instructional illustration of Handstand
LevelAdvanced
Pose typeInversion
Primary focusShoulders, Balance

How to practice Handstand

  1. Begin in a short Downward Dog facing a wall.
  2. Shift shoulders over wrists and lift one leg.
  3. Kick or float lightly from the standing leg.
  4. Stack hips over shoulders and reach through both feet.

Practice tips

  • Practice controlled wall drills.
  • Build strength in Plank and Downward Dog first.
Practice note: Advanced practice only; avoid with wrist, shoulder, eye or blood-pressure concerns.
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