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MayaSolyh Roooooars!

Wiggle, wiggle 5 days ago

Fun to do, but can’t keep my balance yet.



5 seconds of handstand 3 weeks ago

Six days to go, and I aim to improve my handstand to at least 15 secs.



Some realizations 1 month ago

1-While in the position of handstand, the middle portion stays in the most unstable position, and begins sort of wobbling if you retain the position for a long time, and this discontinues the handstand.
I need to make it strong, particularly the lower back. I can do a headstand (not a typical triangular headstand with hands wide apart, but the one in Yoga, where your hands remain behind your head, and support your neck), and will start practicing it for a few minutes to strengthen my back. Hopefully, it will help.

2-I need to give it more time. I practise for about 20 mins, but I realise I need to increase this time.

Good News: I was able to do a handstand twice for about 3-4 seconds today :)



No Vertical Support 1 month ago

All the tutorials and tips available call for a vertical support like a wall to practice a handstand. The room I live in is too small and congested and there’s no such apt place outside. So I have to practise in open ground. As a result, progress has been very slow (but not nil!).
Also, I am not regular at it (I practise once or twice a week). Still, I hope I should be able to do a good handstand by the end of October.



handstand? Can I? 2 months ago

I have never done any gymnastics, and have never done a cartwheel. I am going to be 50 in a few months and I would like to celebrate this by doing a handstand. Where the heck do I start?

I started today (Sep.2) doing a few pushups, and also trying to kick up. Not all the way, just hands down, and get my legs up. It’s harder than I thought.



Untitled 3 months ago

I am taking yoga to improve flexibility and balance



Getting much better... 5 months ago

I can hold myself up and now I will fall over if there is a mat in front of me. Progress!



Still scared.... 5 months ago

I can balance on my arms against the wall for 30 seconds…but as soon as I’m away from the wall I’m petrified. It doesn’t matter if there is a mat under me, I’m still scared…and the fear is just getting bigger and bigger!!!!

I’m taking an adults gymnastics class now so hopefully that will help.



Not Practicing...Not Even Trying 7 months ago

I give up on the challenge to do this. I will still do it, just not in time for the challenge. I’ve secretly known it all along and have already begun my punishment of pushups.



Research 7 months ago

Have done nothing in regards to this goal. Have a month to complete. Must research.



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Notasyetaflyer15 asks, “Once you've got a handstand on the wall, how do you balance and get up when your off? I had heard something about trying to keep your naval in and keeping your legs tightly together?”
— 3 years ago


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