Yogi Nora thank you for elaborating about the press up to handstand. I have been working on it for six months daily now since watching your advanced video and still not able to pick up the legs (I wind up jumping lol) BUT the core is strengthening. Eventually it will happen LOL. THANKS FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT! Namaste'
She says you have to be more flexible. Flexibility definitely helps a lot. So does having short legs. But that doesn't mean that it's impossible if you're not flexible. You just need stronger shoulders if you're not flexible. So, just put your hands on the ground as close to your feet as you can with your legs straight. (If you're less flexible, obviously your hands will be further away from your feet) Then lean forward as far as you can so that more and more weight is on your hands. If your shoulders are strong enough, eventually all your weight will be on your hands and your feet will rise. If you're not strong enough, practice this several times a day every day until you are. Also, keep stretching your hamstrings so that you'll become more flexible as you are strengthening your shoulders. Eventually you'll reach a point where your flexibility and shoulders strength are sufficient.
Hi Nicole. Stretching hamstrings is a big part of pressing up! I have another great tutorial on Handstand Drills to build strength and stamina. Check it out: www.yoginora.com 😀
@@buihuyvan2452, I don't believe there's anyone who doesn't have the core strength to lift their legs. Most people can probably place their chest on a table with their legs hanging over the side, then hold the table with their arms and lift their legs until they're straight. This is too easy. So, no, core strength is likely not the problem. However most people have very weak shoulders and don't have very flexible hamstrings. If you stretch your hamstrings to that you can press your chest against your knees, then performing a press to handstand requires absolutely zero shoulder strength. You can just push your arms straight, then left your legs. However, if you can't press your chest against your knees, then you will have to place your hands further forward to reach the ground and you'll then have to lean forward until your shoulders and body are far enough forward of your hands so that your center of gravity is centered above your hands. At this point you'll be able to lift your feet to the air. This requires shoulder strength. The less flexible your hamstrings, the further forward you need to place your hands, and the stronger your shoulders need to be.
I've been working on my handstands for a long time, and can hold them a bit but only cant to handstand jumping...got open hams and strenght wrists, but still can't manage to press up. Any tips? Thank you and beautiful practice
With your palms flat on the ground in front of your feet, keep leaning forward as far as you can and hold there for 20 to 30 seconds several times a day until you develop the strength to put all the weight on your hands. Your hamstring flexibility only matters if you want to place your hands right next to your feet. This is not necessary, but it's easier if you are that flexible because then you don't need strong shoulders. The less flexible you are, the more shoulder strength you need.
You are so right about open hamstrings- that is the reason why I cannot do the handstand press up- I can do handstand only if I kick up because my hamstrings are not quite as open and long as they need to be. you have to be a able to do paschimottanasana D easily to do a press up handstand- Working on it though:-)
You are honestly one of the very best yoga teachers/guides/instructors! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and practice. Namaste :-)
You make it look so easy but I have been trying for 2 years with out success. But you manage to lift the spirit. God bless!
Hi Raja, this took me so many years to achieve, it's a labor of love! Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe to my channel! 😊 Nora
Yogi Nora thank you for elaborating about the press up to handstand. I have been working on it for six months daily now since watching your advanced video and still not able to pick up the legs (I wind up jumping lol) BUT the core is strengthening. Eventually it will happen LOL. THANKS FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT! Namaste'
very good demonstrates Nora i will try my hand stand 🙏🏿
Does anyone else just watch these videos on the couch with no intention of attempting these moves?
I have intention I jus don't do it
No....
I thoroughly enjoy you and your videos...even just watching them without doing them lol!
I love honestly. Thank you for being so honest.
very true, flexibility helps with handstands and press ups a lot ~
that is CORE Strength and balance man!
That's a core exercise I use for lift handstands, great form
Wow! Great location!
any suggestions for how to best open up the hamstrings?
that's some monster upper torso and arm muscles tho
Good vid, where did you film?
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Your hand stand looks very easy its tough but i will try thanks for shearing 🙏🏿i am 62 but very enthusiastic
OK so what is the progression to open hamstrings?
nice aerobics!
very nice Nora
This was helpful!
I think i have the strength but not the flexibility. How can I improve it?
I am trying to lean. I'm working on stretching my hamstrings. I still can't get my hips over.
She says you have to be more flexible. Flexibility definitely helps a lot. So does having short legs. But that doesn't mean that it's impossible if you're not flexible. You just need stronger shoulders if you're not flexible.
So, just put your hands on the ground as close to your feet as you can with your legs straight. (If you're less flexible, obviously your hands will be further away from your feet)
Then lean forward as far as you can so that more and more weight is on your hands. If your shoulders are strong enough, eventually all your weight will be on your hands and your feet will rise. If you're not strong enough, practice this several times a day every day until you are.
Also, keep stretching your hamstrings so that you'll become more flexible as you are strengthening your shoulders. Eventually you'll reach a point where your flexibility and shoulders strength are sufficient.
Hi Nicole. Stretching hamstrings is a big part of pressing up! I have another great tutorial on Handstand Drills to build strength and stamina. Check it out: www.yoginora.com 😀
Core strength? Do the tuck, the straddle press at first. Then you can do the pike press easily.
@@buihuyvan2452, I don't believe there's anyone who doesn't have the core strength to lift their legs. Most people can probably place their chest on a table with their legs hanging over the side, then hold the table with their arms and lift their legs until they're straight. This is too easy. So, no, core strength is likely not the problem.
However most people have very weak shoulders and don't have very flexible hamstrings. If you stretch your hamstrings to that you can press your chest against your knees, then performing a press to handstand requires absolutely zero shoulder strength. You can just push your arms straight, then left your legs.
However, if you can't press your chest against your knees, then you will have to place your hands further forward to reach the ground and you'll then have to lean forward until your shoulders and body are far enough forward of your hands so that your center of gravity is centered above your hands. At this point you'll be able to lift your feet to the air. This requires shoulder strength. The less flexible your hamstrings, the further forward you need to place your hands, and the stronger your shoulders need to be.
I've been working on my handstands for a long time, and can hold them a bit but only cant to handstand jumping...got open hams and strenght wrists, but still can't manage to press up. Any tips? Thank you and beautiful practice
Thanks for sharing. I think my biggest problem is the fear to lean forward
Thnx I'll try it
I really love ur smile..:)
What do you mean sucking in the gut? Drawing it in via TVA contraction? Sucking it in? or Bracing your core?
Either my legs are too long or my flexibility is not enough to heighten my lower body from the ground.
Yes, she has extra short legs. Instead of placing your feet next to each other, separate them. By doing that, you can effectively shorten your legs.
I dont have fear im just not strong enough to lift myself anda i cant do the leaning either
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Hamstrings open , check, hand placed , check , lean forward check ...... I have no lift!!!??? One day. :)))
How's it going?
Ab muscle girl!
Great video yogi Nora! Awesome backdrop! Would love to feature you on our UA-cam channel!
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U should watch Chelsea William video she really helped me
I would consider myself very strong, but I can't move that much forward. My Hamstrings are by far not that flexible though
With your palms flat on the ground in front of your feet, keep leaning forward as far as you can and hold there for 20 to 30 seconds several times a day until you develop the strength to put all the weight on your hands.
Your hamstring flexibility only matters if you want to place your hands right next to your feet. This is not necessary, but it's easier if you are that flexible because then you don't need strong shoulders. The less flexible you are, the more shoulder strength you need.
Thank you
You are so right about open hamstrings- that is the reason why I cannot do the handstand press up- I can do handstand only if I kick up because my hamstrings are not quite as open and long as they need to be. you have to be a able to do paschimottanasana D easily to do a press up handstand- Working on it though:-)
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I really love ur smile..:)