The Handstand Tune-Up exists because most people don’t need more reps — they need better information. In one focused 30- 40 minute session I’ll find the two or three things actually holding your handstand back, give you the drills that address them, and send you home with a plan. Walk in wobbly, walk out with a map. Serious students continue with full sessions or the series.
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Yes — handstands are built, not bestowed. We start against the wall or with my spot, and progress at exactly the speed your strength and nervous system allow.
Straight answer: with consistent practice and correct information, most dedicated beginners reach consistent freestanding holds in months, not weeks. The Tune-Up shortens that road dramatically by killing the errors you’d otherwise practice for years.
A tiny amount of general fitness is enough — if you can get up off the floor and carry groceries, we can work. I’ve taught teenagers, retirees, and everyone between.
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“He came up with the perfect sequence of drills and intuitively moved at the right pace for my body. He offered corrections to my handstand and hand to hand practice and also gave me drills to work on at home to keep building on what I learned.”
“Whether you’re just learning to go upside down or looking to improve your practice, Tari can help you. As a fellow AcroYoga instructor, I can proudly endorse him and say it’s beautiful, safe and fun to fly with him!”
“Tari is seriously the best. He immediately makes you feel welcome and comfortable and is a joy to be around. His knowledge and skills are unreal — dedicated and passionate about his craft, patient and stern when appropriate.”
