AH-doh MOO-kah vrik-SHAHS-ah-nah
The ultimate expression of balance, strength, and focus. Handstand is an exhilarating inversion that reverses the pull of gravity, strengthening the entire body and requiring absolute presence of mind.
Place hands shoulder-width apart, fingers spread wide.
Kick up or hop one leg at a time, bringing the hips over the shoulders.
Engage the core and reach through the toes to find a straight line.
Press the floor away actively, gripping the mat with the fingertips to control balance.
Stack the wrists, elbows, and shoulders in one vertical line.
Draw the navel toward the spine and knit the front ribs together to avoid 'banana back'.
Squeeze the inner thighs together and reach up through the balls of the feet.
Gaze slightly forward of the fingertips to help maintain balance.