Tuesday Training

About hand stand push ups: I looked up the crossfit Sunday workout, all inspired to join the ranks of faithful bloggers, and just about wigged.  How?  I figured okay, here's where I embrace where I am and just start with a basic handstand.  It's been awhile, but not as long as some...I began trying to do handstands back in Indiana when the girls were in gymnastics.  They had a training log called the 500 club, where they did 10 reps or 10 second holds for each of 5 exercises (handstand, L holds, situps, pushups, splits) consistently until they reached 500 for a reward. So I know I can handstand. Yesterday I tried to push up and failed. BUT, I did hold a handstand for 10 seconds, and did 8 repetitions. Today I did 10 repetitions of holding the handstand for 10 seconds...I felt my chest, arms, and back beautifully from Monday, but after my 10th handstand and immediate 5 jump up pull ups, I paused. One day at a time, small improvements...beginner's mind at the mat...the great thing is that I can IMAGINE myself doing not only a handstand pushup, but with beautiful, graceful form. I cannot imagine doing these handstands without the grace of relaxed shoulders, neck and face, all techniques gleaned from yoga.  My handstands are firm, balanced, relaxed...in a word, FUN! I still kick up to a wall, but I envision a time where the wall is not a necessity. Cheers to tomorrow's workout!