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Handstand
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Support the body upside down on both hands with the pelvis and legs above the shoulders.
Adho mukha means downward-facing; vrksa means tree.
No kick-up procedure based on the photograph is provided.
This entry explains preparation and movement characteristics. It does not provide a complete practice procedure for the advanced photographed variation. Learn entry and exit directly with a teacher.
Movement guidance
Preparation
Prepare wrist and shoulder weight-bearing and wall-supported practice.
Understanding the movement
This inverted balance needs active support through the whole palm and shoulders.
Hold and breathe
Learn how to come down before using momentum to raise the legs. Keep breathing comfortably without holding your breath.
Exit and next movement
Learn both a controlled return and an exit when balance is lost directly with a teacher.
Easier variations and preparation
Use Downward-Facing Dog with both feet down or a teacher-led wall preparation.
This advanced variation requires support and range of motion. Check preparation and exit with a teacher when first learning.
Difficulty refers to the photographed form. Individual experience may differ.
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