Inversions | Handstand Training . I really love doing the following movements in successive order to establish strength, balance, stamina and agility. . One of the key practices to handstands is obtaining spacial awareness. Basically, it means getting acclimated with being upside down. It’s a skill achieved through, of course, consistent practice. Repetition is needed to develop a “6th sense” and a feeling of where you are in space. . Another key attribute is stacking the bones—shoulders over hands, hips over shoulders and strong engaged legs. This is where we find our “sweet spot.” . On an energetic level I find being upside energizing and uplifting. There is something exhilarating about it. Some feel it builds ego, which is ridiculous. As I adamantly disagree with that assessment. Depending on where you rest your attention it carves out character. . Remember it takes effort to make something seem effortless. When attempting handstand in the past I failed many times first before achieving more consistent balance. This is all part of the path. ❤️🔥 #movemindfully . || Recommendations || . Do five reps of each handstand entry. Possibly working up to three sets. . 🚩| Tuck Lifts | 5 reps 🚩| One Leg Kick Right | 5 reps 🚩| One Leg Kick Left | 5 reps 🚩| Pike Lifts | 5 reps . ☝🏽Remember to inhale 💨 when lifting. This always helps to generate elevating energy. . . Wearing @aloyoga . . . _______________________________ www.larugayoga.com . . #handstand #inversions #inversiontraining #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #larugayoga #yogateacher #yogainstructor #armbalance #ashtangastrong #movementmedicine #movementpractice (at Stockholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1cUMCITys/?utm_medium=tumblr