How I finally mastered the handstand after years of yoga
As someone who's been practicing yoga for over a decade, I thought I'd share my handstand journey. I tried all the 'right' techniques - toe pulls, wall work, strength training, even paid for coaching. But progress was slow.
Then I met this guy at my local park who could hold perfect handstands. When I asked his secret, he just shrugged and said he did them for fun as a kid. It was frustrating but eye-opening.
For me, consistency was key. I started practicing 10-15 minutes every day, mixing different drills. Some days just balancing against a wall, other days working on kick-ups. I also incorporated more wrist/shoulder mobility work into my regular yoga routine.
Now, a year in, I can usually kick up into a wobbly 5-second hold. It's not Instagram-worthy, but it's progress! I'd love to hear how others learned - did you follow a strict program or just play around until it clicked?
