Elevate: The Handstand Strength Series
Elevate: The Handstand Strength Series** Unlock your potential with "Elevate: The Handstand Strength Series." This collection features engaging 10-30 minute lessons focused on bodyweight strength training using a wall and a mat. Each video guides you through drills that enhance strength, balance, and alignment for your handstand practice. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our structured approach offers progressive challenges to build core and shoulder strength. Transform your body and mind as you elevate your skills and reach new heights!
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Elevate: The Handstand Strength Series
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Pike Handstand Strength Drill
Join us for a 22-minute journey into mastering the pike handstand! In this video, we’ll explore essential drills to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness, all while using just a wall for support. Whether you’re seated, on your back, or walking your feet up the wall, you’ll find options for incorporating socks, blocks, and a ball to enhance your practice. Get ready to elevate your handstand skills!
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Cannon Ball Handstand Strength Drills
Unlock the cannonball handstand in just 14 minutes! In this video, we'll guide you through targeted drills to enhance your strength, flexibility, and body awareness as you work towards this dynamic shape. We will work the shape on our backs, seated, and using the wall. You’ll discover effective techniques to the build the strength and body awareness for Cannon Ball Handstand. While we offer options for incorporating blocks and a ball, they're not required for this focused strength practice.
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Straddle Handstand Strength Drills
In this engaging handstand drills video, we'll focus on building the strength and flexibility necessary to achieve a straddle handstand. Throughout the session, we'll explore various positions, starting with foundational shapes on our backs, transitioning to seated drills, and utilizing the wall. Each exercise is designed to enhance your body awareness and control while gradually preparing you for the straddle handstand.
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L-Shape Handstand Strength Drills
Join us for a 22-minute challenging handstand drills video focused on mastering the L-shape handstand! In this session, we'll work on building the strength and flexibility required for this dynamic position. Through a series of targeted exercises, you’ll engage your core, improve shoulder stability, and enhance your overall body control.
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Stag Handstand Strength Drills
Get ready for a 20-minute challenging strength practice focused on mastering the stag shape handstand! In this dynamic handstand drills video, we’ll guide you through a series of exercises designed to build the strength and flexibility necessary for achieving this impressive pose. You’ll work on enhancing your core stability, shoulder strength, and overall body awareness, all while focusing on the unique alignment of the stag shape.
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Double Stag Handstand Strength Drills
Join us for an invigorating 30-minute handstand drills practice focused on the double stag handstand! In this video, we will work on building the strength and body awareness essential for mastering this shape with both confidence and grace. All you need is a wall nearby to support your practice. Throughout the session, we will provide options for using blocks, socks, and an exercise ball, but these props are not necessary to participate.
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Wild Turkey Handstand Strength Drills
Join us for an invigorating handstand strength practice focused on building the strength and body awareness needed for the wild turkey handstand. In this video, we’ll use the wall as a prop to enhance your alignment and stability while working in the shape from both our backs and seated positions. Through targeted drills and exercises, you'll develop the core and shoulder strength essential for mastering this dynamic inversion.
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Straight Up and Down Handstand Drills
This 30- Minute Handstand Drill practice is designed to help you build the strength and body awareness needed to achieve this impressive high center of gravity pose! In this dynamic session, we'll focus on essential drills and exercises that enhance your core stability, shoulder strength, and balance. All you need is a wall and a mat to get started. While options will be provided using a block and an exercise ball to further assist your practice, these props are not required.
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Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
GINA PASQUARIELLO
Join the founder and lead instructor of Hot Asana Yoga Studio for transformative handstand drills classes ranging from 10 to 30 minutes! With over 10,000 hours of teaching yoga and 20 years of experience, our expert instructor will guide you through sessions designed to build strength, flexibility, and body awareness. All you need is a wall nearby, and while options for socks, blocks, and an exercise ball will be offered, they are not required for these drills-based classes. Whether you're a beginner looking to start your journey or a seasoned practitioner seeking a challenging bodyweight strength workout, this practice caters to all levels. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional and elevate your handstand practice!
What you’ll learn
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Elevate: The Handstand Strength Series is designed to help you build the essential bodyweight strength needed to transition into various shapes with confidence and grace. This series will focus on two key areas: straight arm strength and core compression. Throughout the program, you'll engage in targeted exercises that enhance your upper body strength, particularly focusing on the straight arm position vital for handstands and related movements. By developing this strength, you'll improve your stability and control in the vertical plane. In addition to straight arm strength, we will emphasize core compression techniques that are crucial for maintaining balance and alignment in advanced poses.
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Elevate: The Handstand Strength Series is crafted to enhance your body awareness, allowing you to move into various shapes with greater ease and confidence. This series will focus on understanding your alignment and the mechanics of movement, crucial for mastering handstands and other advanced poses. We will explore a variety of drills performed on our backs, in seated positions, and against the wall, providing a supportive environment to develop your strength and awareness. These exercises will help you familiarize yourself with the sensation of getting your hips over your shoulders, a key element in transitioning into an inverted position
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Elevate: The Handstand Strength Series invites you to explore a diverse range of shapes that will enhance your handstand practice and overall body awareness. In this series, we will delve into various postures, including pike, cannonball, stag, double stag, straddle, wild turkey, and the straight up and down handstand. We will begin by playing with lower center of gravity postures, which provide a solid foundation for understanding balance and alignment. As we progress, you'll learn how to effectively engage your core, a crucial skill that prepares you for transitioning into higher center of gravity positions like the straight up and down handstand.
Course FAQ
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If you're a beginner, you can still participate in the Elevate: Handstand Strength Series! The series is designed to accommodate practitioners of all levels, including those who are new to handstands. We focus on building foundational strength, body awareness, and proper alignment, guiding you through progressively challenging exercises. Each session includes modifications and variations to ensure that you can practice safely and effectively, regardless of your current skill level. With dedication and practice, you'll develop the strength and confidence needed to progress in your handstand journey!
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No, you do not need to be able to do a handstand to participate in the Elevate: Handstand Strength Series! This series is designed for all levels, including those who are new to handstands. We focus on building the foundational strength, core stability, and body awareness necessary for handstands, starting with exercises that cater to beginners. You'll learn valuable techniques and progressions that will prepare you for handstands, regardless of your current ability. Join us and embark on your journey to mastering handstands at your own pace!
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If you can already hold a handstand for several seconds, the Elevate: Handstand Strength Series will be incredibly beneficial for you! This series is designed to enhance your existing skills by focusing on advanced techniques, strength building, and body awareness. You'll explore various handstand shapes and progressions that can elevate your practice further. Additionally, the series will help you refine your alignment, increase your stability, and develop greater control, allowing you to extend your handstand holds and transition into more complex poses with confidence. Join us to take your handstand practice to the next level!