Yoga - Handstand Prep

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Yoga - Handstand Prep

Exercise Type: non-impact

Duration:5 minutes

Reps:3 reps

Fitness Level: Hard

Posted By:Melissa Farrell

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Exercise Description

This is a good way to build up the strength and flexibility in the upper body, especially if you want to prepare to do a handstand.

Muscle Groups: Upper body

Step Number 1

Start by moving your yoga mat so that it is flush with a nearby wall. Ultimately, we will be trying to position so that you are 90 degrees with the wall with our hands down and our legs climbing up the wall. This is a prep for handstand.

Step Number 2

Spread your hands as wide as possible with your pinky fingers and thumbs stretched out. Your middle finger should be pointing to the top of your mat. Your hands should be shoulder width apart.

Step Number 3

Once your hands are in position, you want to walk up the wall with your feet. If your balance doesn’t feel right, place your feet back on the ground and play around with your hand placement. Feel free to move your hands closer to the wall or perhaps slightly narrower, whatever is most comfortable.

Step Number 4

As you walk up the wall with your feet, you ultimately want to align your hips over your shoulders. You don’t want your heels to touch the wall, just your toes. Try to hold this position for several breaths.