Begin your journey towards feeling confident with handstands in class one of this three part series. Start off by gradually getting used to supporting your body weight with your hands. It will take some time for your wrists to adjust and strengthen. You will learn techniques that prepare your legs for being able to kick up into the pose. 

Take the next step by learning how to walk up the wall into half handstand. This position builds your confidence and helps you to get your bearings, whilst being in an upside down position. There are also helpful hints and adjustments for people working with limited mobility. 

You will now be feeling more confident about being upside down and supporting your body weight with your arms. Next, learn to kick up into a full handstand. Clear some space around your mat and let’s go!

This tutorial teaches you all the basic techniques and actions. Learn how to position your hands. Know where your feet need to be. Find out where you need to be looking. Start off well within your comfort zone and gradually challenge yourself to get higher and closer to the wall. Don’t worry if this pose does not come so naturally at first. There are lots of helpful tips and advice for you.

By now you understand the basic actions involved in kicking up into a handstand. This tutorial examines other methods that can help you if you are close to a full handstand, but not quite there yet. Alternatively, if you are already kicking up independently, there are some techniques to assist you in improving the pose once you are up.