Handstand Tutorial
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Handstand Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Angela KukhahnLearn the key points of doing a handstand, both at the wall and in the center of the room. When you're ready, try the classes below that incorporate your handstand into a complete practice!
Ready to work it?
Here are some classes featuring Handstand.
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Ate-A-Little-Late Practice
By Brent Laffoon on May 10, 2022
According to the ancient sages, after eating a meal, a yogi should allow at least three hours to digest fully before practicing. It's good advice, but it's not always practical in the modern world. Sometimes the only time you have to practice comes on the heels of the only time you have to eat. This is a practice for those times. As always, take your time, and take what works for you... and leave the rest. And of course, don't forget to enjoy :)
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Fiery Flow-n-Sculpt
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 26, 2022
An energizing, creative intermediate-to-advanced flow that will get you fired up and grounded simultaneously. This is a full-body vinyasa flow with a little sculpt slipped in along the way, so you can count on strengthening your abs, arms and butt, but also on breathing deeply and consciously. Chances to play on your hands and upside down, and a sweet savasana which you will earn! Enjoy, yogis!
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How Hip Can You Get?
By Ally Hamilton on Apr 15, 2022
If you're looking for an energizing, creative flow with a sprinkling of yoga sculpt here and there, tons of hip opening and core strengthening, and some fun with finding bandhas in your handstands, then you've come to the right class :) Intermediate students are welcome, I ALWAYS offer building blocks and variations, just please make sure you listen to your body and work smart! Enjoy yogis!
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Twisted Eagle
By Angela Kukhahn on Apr 4, 2022
An energizing, twisty flow with eagle pose served up, down and sideways...that takes you all over your mat, but leaves you feeling super centered!
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Hamstring Love + Piking
By Angela Kukhahn on Mar 23, 2022
This practice is about hamstring flexibility, core strength, and the possibility of piking into inversions. You can opt out of that last treat if you wish and keep your feet on the ground today and make it about strengthening your core, but for those of you interested in piking, I have lots of tips for you!
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Medium Heat/Deep Hips
By Ally Hamilton on Mar 10, 2022
Great for days when you have a good amount of energy but maybe not your maximum amount! Deeply open the hips, hamstrings and shoulders, fire up the core, play on your hands, open your heart and walk away from your mat feeling great. Sound good? Let's do this!
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Cross Your Legs!
By Angela Kukhahn on Mar 10, 2022
A fun, energizing flow where we explore cross-legged options! Expect to get into those outer hips, and your IT bands, too! Ever tried a cross-legged handstand? Today's your day, and you might find mulabandha in a whole new way while we're at it. Get ready to have some fun, yogis!
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Friday Feeling
By Ally Hamilton on Feb 17, 2022
Want that Friday Feeling regardless of the day? You know that feeling of freedom because the hard part is done and now it's just about releasing tension and finding ease? Focusing on what DID get done instead of whatever didn't? Then this is for you! A practice that's all about opening the hips, hamstrings and shoulders, building core strength, and working with your energy level to dial the heat up or down. Want restorative backbends today but looking for something deeper than supported bridge pose? I've got you covered. Want active backbends? You can have them! Want to play with handstands, or do you need to run your legs up the wall? Whatever it is, this practice is about having a conversation with your body from moment-to-moment and pose-to-pose and picking what feels right for you! That's the key to a Friday Feeling anytime :) Enjoy!
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Burn Off Stress + Find Bliss
By Ally Hamilton on Feb 1, 2022
This is an intermediate-to-advanced energizing flow with lots of heat-building and core strengthening, and twists to open your shoulders, upper back and hamstrings. Arm balances including side crow and inversions including headstands and handstands abound, along with eagles right side up and upside down. If you want to burn through some stress and come out the other side feeling blissful, this is for you!
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You're King of the World!
By Angela Kukhahn on Jan 28, 2022
Want to feel like King or Queen of the world? This is your practice! We're going to warm up and move slowly toward one-legged king pigeon pose II and one-legged king pigeon splits! We're also going to play with one-legged scorpion upside down, and a possible chin stand with scorpion. Or none of that might happen, but you will still open and strengthen and you can just tell people to address you as Your Majesty! Adjust your crown, yogis, and let's have some fun!
