Handstand practice for beginners - your daily half hour practice

This is a daily half hour handstand practice to encourage to to practice regularly. If you liked this video do have a look at my 7 week online handstand course on Vimeo: vimeo.com/onde...

[@ernstoberndorfer7350]

Thank you for your great support. I’am 62 never did any handstand trainings, but with your excellent training videos, I finally succeeded.

[@NatalieReckert]

That is amazing! Thank you so much! It is never too late in life :) All the best

[@TheBeambrain]

You have inspired me, I was complaining to my son maybe I am too old to learn at nearly 50... Slowly on! x

[@novitafnu]

Thank you for sharing, I am about to start my #365daystomyhandstand by tomorrow. This helps me to start 🙏😍

[@Samuel-qc7kg]

@@novitafnu I hope it went well for you, man

[@richardsolorio5910]

Truly, the best handstand series on KZbin!!! All of them are excellent....

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you so much. That is very motivating to hear!

[@sweetshay6172]

Thanks for adding the strength exercises before jumping into the handstand

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you and best wishes for your practice :)

[@dancassidy7471]

Love this as a beginner at 69 yrs young..you are the best yet!!

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you! Movement has no age. Best wishes

[@aleksandrazimpel8097]

I’m 68 and always dreamed of being able to do handstand, thank you for 30 day challenge, I’m on day 4 and already feeling much more confident and stronger. Amazing tutorial Natalie, you quickly became my favourite coach because it’s a whole body workout. I’m quite athletic but never was able to learn how to do handstands even though I could do headstand without any problems. Love the way you body moves! ❤️👌🙏🏻

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello Aleksandra :) great to see you here. Thank you for your feedback! Headstand and handstands are quite different in terms of the upper body strength and mobility you need. That's why it needs a specific type of training. Amazing that you are still so active at 68! Best wishes

[@YourLoveZone]

agreed!

[@Juzztop22]

Hi Nat!! I'm back just to say thank you again!! After finishing the 30 day challenge a couple of months ago I kept training following this video. Today I've got like 4 seconds against the wall but without even touching it. Slowly Im getting it. As you say is all about constant practice, a little goes a long way. Didnt get my handplants on the skatepark yet but this is going to help with my overall balance skills for sure. Not only that: as I've got some wrist pain while training handstands I started to do some little calisthenics workouts to develop some more strenght. It solved my wrist problem but also changed my body completly and i'm so into it right know. I train almost every day and it just feels so good. It definetly has a big impact in my health and well being. I know its all about my own constance and hard work but your videos played a big role in my self improvement. So I'm forever grateful with you. All this content you share, full of wisdom and knowledge, has a big positive impact in many people. Definetly the world need more people like you. Thank you again!! (sorry if my english is a bit weird, i dont practice it in a long time 😁)

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello and thank you for your lovely words! It really warmed my heart! And well done for developing a consistent practice! 4 seconds is a great result after such a short time. Keep it up and thank you! Best wishes (your English is great :)

[@michellerobie6470]

Natalie, thanks you so much. Detail to small points of reference is empowering .Offering an understanding of how and why, where to place oneself, what to feel.

[@NatalieReckert]

So happy to hear that and thank you for the kind words! Exactly what my goals are, to empower you :)

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

I love this. I'm slowly getting closer to the wall in the chest - to - wall handstand as the weeks go by! :)

[@NatalieReckert]

Well done, add in a few more shoulder stretches to support your shoulder opening.

[@jochunho]

The first time I tried follow this, I had to give up somewhere because I did not have enough strength to keep up, but after I finished the 30-day couch to handstand, I come back to this, I can follow this with confidence. Thank you Natalie, it feels great to see the building up of strength and confidence.

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you for following and supporting! I am very happy to read about your progress!

[@renateuschold8268]

Wollte nur mal "DANKE" sagen für dieses ausgezeichnete Video! Grade weil es nur die wichtigsten Übungen sind ist es so wertvoll. Heute ist mein 10. Tag und ich bin total glücklich, wie weit ich schon gekommen bin. DANKE!

[@NatalieReckert]

Liebe Renate, vielen Dank! Freut mich sehr, dass du gut damit üben kannst, Frohes neuens Jahr!

[@Juzztop22]

Wow Nat!! Two months ago this was an imposible task for me, couldn't even think about acomplishing it. But after your 30 day couch to handstand challenge, I'm almost following it along. And so stoked!! You are the best!! Thank you so much!! Love youuu

[@NatalieReckert]

Fabulous! that sounds like you progressed a lot :) Good work!

[@jesseherbert2585]

Simply put: here stands beauty and the beast in one person, with brilliance throughout.

[@NatalieReckert]

Aw thank you! This comment made my day :)

[@jesseherbert2585]

Mozart levels of inverted demonstrations with talent in instruction too (PS I'm a career educator with young adults). Grateful you share your excellence publicly.

[@anthonycraig274]

I tried to do this nearly a month ago. I had to go back to the couch to handstand and shoulder mobility routine to be able to do this comfortably.

[@anthonyhed9259]

thank you very much for this tutorial, lol I struggle more on 90degrees handstand than the other exercises...

[@NatalieReckert]

Yes, I would say that one is harder. Take the legs higher up on the wall.

[@xXxhell1]

Ok i would watch the whole video just to hear her accent tbh 😍 god damn i love her accent

[@NatalieReckert]

OK! I won't try to pretend to have a British accent anymore in that case ;)

[@codyheiner3636]

I've gone through a lot of videos about handstands on KZbin recently, you do a really good job of covering pretty much all the important points in terms of handstand form in this one video.

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you for the lovely feedback. Welcome to my channel :)

[@amberlynch8841]

I have watched quite a few videos on KZbin in order to get the handstand down, and although they are all helpful, I have found your the most thorough and easy to understand with all of the exercises leading up to a handstand..I haven't got it yet, but that's because my lack of self confidence lol Thank you for sharing your wonderful work!💙

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you for your lovely words 💜💜

[@YourLoveZone]

love your classes. Your class is well balanced with the warm up and handstand practice. Im am becoming more and more confident everyday with your training. Thanks again!

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. Best wishes

[@sangitagoyal6306]

Thank you so much Natalie! Getting into handstand has been my mission and your precise instructions made it possible for me to achieve the posture just by a practice for three consecutive days! I ‘am truly great full to you from the bottom of my heart! Thank you🙏🏻

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you for your lovely words! I wish you all the best on your journey :)

[@user-ij9uk8tn8i]

This is brilliant. Thank you. :)

[@GeorgeZoto]

Thank you for these helpful guided exercises! I loved the way you explained them and I will try them. Handstand hold and walk is still a learning journey for me and its also one of my favorites 😀

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello and thank you for watching. Daily practice, even if it's just a little will keep your handstands developing step by step.

[@nellozavattini2716]

Natalie I enjoied so much your teaching, a big hello from Italy ♥️

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you! Waving to you from London!

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

This is awesome, thank you! I'm very far from a handstand, but i will keep trying..

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you :) Small steps every day. If you like small steps, this might help you: kzbin.info/aero/PLm0dGAeCgU5U7qH91kTyiSU_6OeYvWwJh

[@schroederplaysthepiano79]

I try daily handstands as an experiment because cones with benefits and I’m gonna try a bit before bed to see if it improves my sleep.

[@NatalieReckert]

That is very interesting, let us know if it helped :)

[@nuturania]

This follow up practice is great. The first time I did it my shoulders were sore the next day :D. This is my second time practicing with you. Thank you!!

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It takes time to build strength :) Keep up the good work!

[@nuturania]

@@NatalieReckert Thank you. I really like your tutorials!

[@YourLoveZone]

Thank yOu Natalie🥰

[@TheBeambrain]

I found this really challenging, and I thought I was reasonably fit with good core... I have a long way to go and almost hated this as it is so hard, thank you, I shall keep going! x

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello Keren, please do not be discouraged. Handstand training requires a very specific strength and it also has a specific type of training intensity that you need to get used to. In my experience once you get over the initial "shock" of strength training, people progress quickly. Have a look at my couch to handstand videos for a more gentle introduction to handstands kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4KwfpmHepWAaZo

[@martinezlopez4699]

Very sympatic, honest & straight for ward! √√ Keep'em com'en!!

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you :)

[@busraliga9734]

Thank you very much it is very nice practice

[@bharathsf]

I feel that more than strength, focus is important. I feel I have a pretty strong core, legs and an average upper body strength and I feel if I concentrate I can balance but to get the message to the brain is so hard. Correct me if I am wrong :) Thanks for the videos. I am really grateful!!

[@NatalieReckert]

That is very true, once you have enough strength the fine tuning becomes the challenge. If you are interested, here are some more thoughts on training and mind body connection: artofhandbalancing.wordpress.com/

[@bharathsf]

@@NatalieReckert Wow Thank you so much!!

[@sangamitrayoga5877]

It's very neat and clear explanation..Thank you so much, now I can practice without fear..

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you and trust your strength :)

[@robertraithel1169]

Thank you very much for this Video. I find it quite comprehensible and try to do more lessons to improve the handstand. Like it!!

[@miguelsivira7682]

Adoro tus clases

[@NatalieReckert]

Gracias :))

[@tasneemalam7003]

This really helped me thank you for this

[@eaancher3702]

Thank you - this video really helped me! :-) I have been practicing HS for a while but am progressing quite slow because it actually scares the living shit out of me. Have never been doing HS as a child since I have always hated being upside down. So it has been quite "uphill" starting as an adult. My kick up HS (wall) was starting to get stable - meaning I could rely on being able to do it in each training session. But all of a sudden it completely disappeared and I had no idea why or how to get it back. But this video did the trick - and I will use it for a while now before I start working on my freestanding HS.

[@NatalieReckert]

That's great! I'm happy to hear that! Like life training is not linear or progressive. You get setbacks, but you won't loose what you have learned, it always comes back at some point.

[@eaancher3702]

Today i actually managed to freestand for a little while during the kick up exercises - I know it is not the purpose but it just happened and I am so happy because now freestanding HS all of a sudden does not seem so impossible for me to do some day in the future :-) This video really made helps me overcome my fear. Thank you so much again!

[@jadrasth]

You are superb..it's my dream to do handstand. I am 49 years old. This is my first day with you and your guidelines..thankyou

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you :) 49 is young :)) Best wishes

[@annacieplinska8023]

Superrr!!! thank you very much!!!

[@Kendall0809]

I find the ‘L’ shape handstand with feet on the wall much harder than a normal handstand. I can only hold it for a few seconds, any pointers on what I’m doing wrong would be great x

[@NatalieReckert]

Try bringing your legs higher up on the wall, a good 30 cm at least and try to create a slight diagonal with your body leaning into the wall.

[@anthonycraig274]

I have the same problem. The issue with me is shoulder and back mobility. Use Natalie’s shoulder back mobility workout

[@TheMissP76]

It's a great way to break your neck

[@user-gc7wo5rh7b]

Thank you so much. Easy to understand and follow.

[@aminabilal1233]

I will try too

[@prasannamahapatra6062]

Excellent tutorial, Natalia.

[@anthonycraig274]

I couldn’t complete this workout. So it looks like this is something I have to grow into. I will reduce the handstands to 12 seconds and add 2 seconds every day and keep that number until I can complete it.

[@NatalieReckert]

Yes, do reduce the numbers, it is a little step up from couch to handstand so take it slowly first and then build up to the reps.

[@YashSharma-yq6vy]

What if your feets are touching the wall during kickups ???

[@NatalieReckert]

Use less momentum. The kick up exercise is about learning how much momentum you need. Round your back more kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZjGg2Bsra-pd9k

[@jagss7158]

Beautiful you very good workout

[@renukanaik185]

Nice... thanks for sharing 🙏

[@anthonycraig274]

OK, I was able to do the more than 20 seconds plus. My quality of handstands this time was much better. Maybe it’ was because I had a days rest and mobility routine before.

[@busraliga9734]

I love it thank youuuuuu

[@sumeshwarbhanot5963]

Well explained buddy👍

[@NatalieReckert]

Thank you

[@hcvonsteuber]

Fantastic. Wish I had a big mirror in my office to check whether all the angles are right. Or your supervision...

[@NatalieReckert]

My eagle eyes can't be everywhere unfortunately :) Video your exercises. It is super useful when you are not sure yet what the right shapes are.

[@hcvonsteuber]

@@NatalieReckert will do.

[@hcvonsteuber]

@@NatalieReckert Oh, and I really hope to be where you eagle eyes are one day (nothing beats the original ;-) )

[@yasdzz5833]

Hola Natalia!! Tu subes con mucha facilidad, la fuerza que se utiliza es la del abdomen?

[@NatalieReckert]

Yes it is core strength and upper body, also you need to round your back and push the shoulders out like here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZjGg2Bsra-pd9k

[@bazar_historias_peludas]

Today I started the Challenge :)

[@NatalieReckert]

Yay! Welcome on board.

[@safwatyounso2137]

Hi coach, i need your support to guide me how to do that, how i can contact with you?

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello, for information about my online coaching programs please have a look at my webpage www.nataliereckert.com

[@sunyoung0419]

Thank you :) ..

[@Merrymonrrow]

Por favor hay alguna liga para subtítulos en español, muchas gracias

[@NatalieReckert]

OK I'll try to do it. Or maybe a voice over?

[@Merrymonrrow]

@@NatalieReckert Siiiii por favor, mil gracias

[@kinokino2010]

Hi Nathalie, thank you so much for your great work!! ILOVE your videos!! :-) Can you say when how many weeks I should do this routine? I just finished your 30 day couch to handstand challenge :-) all the beste, Sara

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello and thank you. I would say do this for two weeks and then up the number of repetitions to make it harder gradually over the following weeks. That way you slowly build more strength.

[@beenapandya7547]

Love you dear it's very useful for me thank yoy

[@snehdeepkaur7285]

In how many months I will be able to achieve this handstand?❤️

[@NatalieReckert]

Takes time :) Try this: couch to handstand kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4KwfpmHepWAaZo or this: vimeo.com/ondemand/prepareforhandstands

[@snehdeepkaur7285]

Thanks a lot dear

[@evalanger1760]

Hallo Natalie, ich trainiere mit dir seid einen Monat und kann schon 6 sec frei stehen:-) Du hast mich motiviert in einem Jahr einen press HS zu schaffen (bin 63) ?? Es macht Freude mit dir, denn du bist ein Profi! Danke. Eva aus A

[@NatalieReckert]

Liebe Eva, vielen lieben Dank für deine netten Worte. Das freut mich sehr. 6 Sekunden sind super, einen Press kannst du bestimmt schaffen! Schön, dass du weiterhin so motiviert bist neue Sachen zu lernen, folge deinen Wünschen und ignorier die Altersangabe im Reisepass ;) Viele Grüße aus London

[@aniketmahangare5982]

Your so great👍

[@NatalieReckert]

Thanks :)

[@aahzz9952]

Thank you for this. I've been trying to learn the handstand inconsistently for several months now. Still, I can't kick up the wall for the life of me so I do the 20-sec hold with the front against the wall for 4 sets... I recorded a video of my kick-ups and my hips never go over my shoulders and wrists even though I kick hard...Help 😔

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello, it sounds like you have a lot of strength but you need to learn how to round your back in the kick up. for abetter kick up technique have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZjGg2Bsra-pd9k For a slow and methodical approach havea look at the couch to handstand 30 days. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4KwfpmHepWAaZo

[@sneharath5377]

I get scared the moment I kick the leg up and eventually stop doing everything

[@NatalieReckert]

For a more gentle step by step guide have a look at this. Don't get discouraged :) it takes time and patience. 💜 kzbin.info/aero/PLm0dGAeCgU5VLKtFJ8sw6ETzPPhSeuVzh

[@DanielleDeantv]

I love your video. Do you practice inversions during your menstrual cycle?

[@NatalieReckert]

Hi Danielle, many people ask me that :) Yes, I do. You get used to it and it actually alleviates pain or unease, I find, because you are strengthening your core muscles.

[@DanielleDeantv]

Thank you for your quick reply. I will be practicing all your handstand videos. I am aiming to do a handstand in the middle of the room by November.

[@wassalak7916]

I find that my flow goes slower or even stops sometimes if I practice inversions during menstruation. I am aware of causing an ovarian cyst over time. It may be better to wait until you finish the flow to keep your body against gravity.

[@marthaoschwald2790]

Hallo aus Amerika! I don't think this is really a beginners video because I've been doing yoga for many years but still can't do half of these poses.

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello Martha, wave back to Amerika :) Yoga and handbalancing have very different approaches to training and the intensity of this can feel unfamiliar if you are new to handbalancing as a practice in itself. I have made these video series here to offer a more gentle introduction to handstand training: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4KwfpmHepWAaZo If you want to learn more about the handbalancing approach you may find my blog interesting: artofhandbalancing.wordpress.com/ Thank you for your feedback! All the best

[@banuyogaandfitnessteacher8836]

@@NatalieReckert super mam verry nice and use full

[@TheMissP76]

L shape is dangerous and scary for people not used to be upside down or if you core is not strong enough yet!

[@NatalieReckert]

Hello and thank you for sharing your experience. I usually recommend these variations with bent legs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-zpqyqp9SVg9k If you keep your body at a slight diagonal and keep the legs low on the wall, you will feel much safer. You can also only put one foot up on the wall and keep the other hovering above the floor.

[@aparnamaheshwarigarg3887]

I am struggling to lift my legs up

[@NatalieReckert]

Try taking it a bit more slowly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4KwfpmHepWAaZo

[@vinitapathak5050]

When I kick up in a handstand I drop down pls help me out this

[@NatalieReckert]

Have a look at this it may help, you need to round your back in the kick up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZjGg2Bsra-pd9k

[@TheBeambrain]

Day three and signs of shaky improvement. x

[@fulviazambon2364]

It's so hard! I am 68.

[@NatalieReckert]

Well done for venturing into the unknown! At any age the body loves to learn. I hope with practice it gets easier. Best, Natalie

[@kaifranz8500]

Thanks for sharing 🤸‍♂️

[@NatalieReckert]

🙃🙃

[@clray123]

I wonder how many beginners died of exhaustion while trying to follow this.

[@NatalieReckert]

Hi, this video is for beginners who already have a handstand practice. If you are looking for exercises to prepare you for learning handstand you can check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOvhomAabNlZsk

[@clray123]

I've been practicing handstands for ~2 years and this still was too much in a single session... got stiff upper back for the next 3 days after.

[@NatalieReckert]

Taking part in these video exercises is voluntary. You are always free to chose an easier practice routine. High intensity training is not suitable for everyone. It is good that you gave it a try. Well done.

[@clray123]

Sure, I'm going to repeat this with a bit less intensity and watch if it gets better. Maybe I've overdone it a bit in the first attempt because I was trying to follow it with just the audio, so I may have started each exercise earlier than actually instructed. So at the end I was not able to keep good form (controlled lowering of legs) while finishing the handstands. Even the side planks in the beginning were taxing - I'm not used to doing side planks as they're for some reason not included in the primary yoga series I usually do.

[@brandonx19]

The routine she made 3 years ago was way more intense. This current routine is easy.

[@bkshama4967]

Cant reach the wall even half way sliding down

[@NatalieReckert]

Bring your legs higher if this is the handstand with the front facing the wall.

[@andrejdubnik6967]

Nice! Could you make a video for an advanced OAHS practitioner?

[@NatalieReckert]

Hi, I will be making more videos here in the future and also on a subscription based vimeo channel soon. One arm handstand workouts are definitely on the list.

[@millennialaffirmations8119]

Ok she lost me at minute 16, that drill is a little too advanced but I will keep trying!

[@NatalieReckert]

Try again! You have much more strenght than you think that you have :)