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How to Do a Handstand

Intermediate II
(22 Reviews)
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Rachel leads you through this intermediate practice where you will move to a peak pose of handstand, working step by step through the stages you need to do to practice this playful inversion safely. Note: You will need a wall to do the practice.

This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 3 of Rachel's 7-Day Inversion Challenge.

Equipment

  • Strap
  • Block

Focus

  • Whole Body
  • Strength
  • Core Strength
  • Inversions
  • Neck/Shoulders
  • Arms/Hands

Style

  • Vinyasa/Power Yoga
Ronne
February 16, 2021
Comment:

I am loving this challenge. Your instruction is so clear and I like that you get us to watch before trying the peak poses. I'd like to see that done more often in other classes. Every class makes me smile. Thank you so much Rachel.

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
February 17, 2021
Comment:

Hi Ronne~ yay :) I think challenging asana need to be accompanied by a good sense of humour ;)

Vincenza
February 16, 2021
Comment:

Absolutely fantastic! A great workout for shoulders and core!! The precise instruction helped a lot. I didn't manage to get the legs up the wall but I'm working on it. Thanks Rachel

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
February 17, 2021
Comment:

Perfect! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed it - and yes...TOTAL shoulder and core workout!

Leahjoojoo
February 16, 2021
Comment:

Wow! This is an incredible core and shoulder workout and I felt really prepared to try the inversions! Definitely making progress, little by little with Rachel's instruction and her brilliant way of helping us to understand exactly how to move and where to feel it. Felt really strong today and although I didn't make it all the way up the wall with both legs, as Rachel said it's not about getting straight into that pose, it's about building the blocks to get there slowly but surely, and safely. Excellent class, thanks Rachel x

Comment Replies

Rachel Scott
February 17, 2021
Comment:

Yay Leah - glad to hear it...love the way that you are approaching this - it's bang on! :)

Rachel Scott
February 15, 2021
Comment:

Welcome to the challenge everyone! I hope you enjoy today's practice :)

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