Handstand help

HilaryKate aka LolaSlaytor started this discussion · 8/31/2011

I was wondering if anyone knew of a tutorial (or could post one) that breaks down how to do the wavy legs in straddle? I've seen it done from many different moves but I want to start just from the handstand to simplify things. I feel like it should be obvious but I just can't seem to figure it out! https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4e1b8b92-56dc-463c-bf6d-58250ac37250 Veena does it for a sec around 3:44 from Aysha... I've been looking but of course when I want to ask the question, I can't find a good clip of what I mean! Any tips would be helpful! I just can't figure out the coordination 😕

5 replies

Kobajo84 · 8/31/2011
This was something I'd asked about in the past and the responses I got were to practice. I started mine in a scorpio handstand since this was the move I typically felt the need to do the wavy/sexy legs. I would recommend doing them first from the ground either resting your forearms behind you to brace yourself or keeping elbows extended and bracing your upper body with a straight back, shoulders back, & chest forward. From here you will place your legs in a V straddle with toes and legs pointing up towards the ceiling. While watching yourself in the mirror begin fanning your legs in a V prance or bicycle motion. You want to make sure you practice this exercise in all paces- fast & slow. Make sure to keep your toes pointed and maintain your upper torso posture during this exercise. Another useful tip is to rock your hips towards the descending leg which will create the illusion of increased flexibility where it lacks. Once you get the feel for the movements and what feels right, you can then progress to a forearm stand/handstand with the same concepts as your grounded version.
amy · 8/31/2011
Start with your knees bent, not straight-- and work on really tipping each hip towards the ground, you will be relying on core to keep you stable as you move. then when you get used to the motion, THEN extend your legs and work the prance into it. the waving initiates from the hip! hope that helps-- if you want me to post a tuesday tip tutorial on my blog about it, i'd be happy to-- i think this is one that people seem to have trouble with =)
Kobajo84 · 9/1/2011
Yes Amy! Please do! That would be awesome! I love your Tuesday tips!
chemgoddess1 · 9/1/2011
I think Veena has this also in her lessons. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/25216110-b908-11df-856f-001b214581be
HilaryKate aka LolaSlaytor · 9/1/2011
@chem - Thanks! That's just what I was looking for but I never thought to check for it in the beginner lessons, I just watched the handstand vid to see if she did that variation. This is perfect :) @amy - That would be great too :)