vampire_kitty

I'm trying to get into body weight fitness myself and handstand practice is part of that. I'm doing this workout right now to begin with because I haven't developed a lot of the muscles necessary for the "intermediate beginner" routine they suggest. heh

Obviously you've been doing this for so long that beginner routines are probably so far in your past you may not remember what works well, but do you have some suggestions for increasing variety and strength that can be done at home without fancy equipment besides a cushy workout mat over a wood floor? I'm female if that makes a difference.

I have friends that have taken aerial silks classes, pole dancing classes and every time I see the acrobats doing crazy things on the hanging rings in any circus I've ever seen... I've been AMAZED beyond belief by all of them and I'd LOVE to be able to do those things myself. I just feel like my body strength is not cooperating fast enough to get to the fun stuff but I also currently lack the funds to be able to take actual classes on these subjects. The idea of being able to walk up and down stairs on my hands gives me giggles like a little girl, though. Or even performing an aerial act like they do at the Renaissance Festival (which, while interesting enough could be FAR MORE interesting and technically difficult if you ask me) would be SO much fun. :D Not as a career, but I would adore doing things like this on the occasional evening or weekend.

Sorry for not having a clear question but any suggestions or ideas you might have would be spectacular. I love what you do and what a fascinating AMA. Thank you for doing this! :D

Just researched this and it sounds amazing... except the closest I was able to find was over an hour away. :( Apparently my google-fu is not so strong today. Or there's nothing in my area.