You’re not alone. For most people, the idea of balancing upside down feels intimidating, scary, or just plain impossible. Maybe you’ve seen videos of effortless handstands and thought, “That looks amazing… but I could never.”
There’s a common belief that you had to learn it as a kid, or that you need crazy strength, or that there’s some magic cue that makes it all click.
Handstands are a skill - and like any skill, they can be learned. What they do require is a mix of basic strength, mobility, body awareness, and consistent, structured practice.
The problem is when you don’t approach training this way and instead you just throw yourself at the wall, hoping for a breakthrough, or you bounce between random tutorials online - feeling more confused and frustrated than before.
That’s exactly why I created First Steps to Handstand
It’s a beginner-friendly, step-by-step program designed to help you build the strength, control, and confidence to go upside down - even if you’ve never tried a handstand before.
No more guesswork. No more spiraling through YouTube. Just clear, progressive training that meets you where you are and helps you build from the ground up.
With clear step-by-step guidance, you'll learn exactly how to build overhead strength, conquer your fear of kicking up, and finally feel confident upside-down (even if handstands currently seem impossible).
I built this for true beginners as well
A big source of frustration in the current handbalancing landscape is that many programs assume a certain level of fitness from the very start. They assume you’re already kind of fit, kind of mobile, and kind of confident going upside down.
I created First Steps to Handstand to be as beginner-friendly as possible—because I know what it’s like to start from scratch. That’s why the program includes a full “Phase 0” designed for people who are truly at the beginning of their journey.
Being overwhelmed and confused by random tutorials online with conflicting advice
Having clear, step-by-step guidance that eliminates guesswork and frustration so you can focus on the most important part - the practice.
Fear of falling or getting injured whenever you think about kicking up
Gradually building confidence, body awareness, and control so the fear naturally fades away.
Feeling too weak or inflexible to even attempt a handstand
Discovering that building strength and flexibility can be accessible and enjoyable with structured guidance.
Believing handstands are reserved only for athletes and gymnasts
Realizing you absolutely can achieve a handstand, no matter your starting point.
Meet Your Teacher: Karin Dimitrovova
Yoga Teacher and Handstand & Mobility Coach
A clear, structured system to help you build strength, confidence, and control — from your very first wrist warm-up to holding your handstand.
4 Progressive Phases (Phase 0–3)
29 Instructional Videos
Each key concept, drill, and movement is broken down in video form so you always know what to do and how to do it.
4-Month Training Plan
You’ll follow a progressive plan designed to be done 3–4 times per week. The schedule helps you stay consistent, while still giving you flexibility to go at your own pace.
Shoulder Mobility Routine
Tight shoulders are one of the biggest obstacles in handbalancing. This routine will help you improve overhead range and stability.
Wrist & Shoulder Warm-Up
Prepare your body with a targeted warm-up before each session. It's short, simple, and designed to get you ready to train safely.
PDF Programming Manual
Your go-to reference for all reps, sets, and weekly structure so you can follow the program with clarity and keep your training on track.
30-day Money Back Guarantee
Tried it and not feeling it? No worries. Let us know within 30 days and we’ll refund you. No awkward questions or hard feelings.
Lifetime Access
Once you join, the program is yours to keep forever. Come back to the lessons anytime, as many times as you like.
teacher support
Tried it and not feeling it? No worries. Let us know within 30 days and we’ll refund you. No awkward questions or hard feelings.
Private Community
You’ll find people sharing their progress, asking questions, trading tips and cheering each other on. No pressure. No weird vibes.
Bonus: Theory of Handbalancing + Q&As
Alongside your training, you’ll also get access to a complete bonus program that breaks down the theory behind handbalancing.
Inside, we cover how to use your hands, what your shoulders should be doing, how to think about alignment, balance corrections, head pressure, and much more.
Whether you're brand new or already practicing, this section helps everything click so your practice can be more intuitive, effective, and way less frustrating.
It’s the info I wish I had when I started. And now you get it as a bonus when you join First Steps to Handstand.
You’ll train 3 to 4 times per week. Each session lasts about 30–45 minutes, depending on your pace. We start with three sessions per week. If you’re feeling good, you’ll have the option to add an extra.
And remember: faster ≠ better. Quality over speed, always.
JOIN THE PROGRAM
For less than a single in-person workshop, get a full 4-month program you can revisit anytime.
First Steps to Handstand
PDF Programming Manual
29 Instructional Videos
30-day Money Back Guarantee
4-Month Training Plan
Lifetime Access to the Program
Shoulder Mobility Routine
One on One Email Support
Wrist & Shoulder Warm-up
Access to Private Community
This program is perfect if:
You’re new to handstands (or you've tried before without success)
You feel nervous kicking up or being upside down
You want to build strength, flexibility and control from the ground up
You’re tired of piecing together random drills from Instagram
You tried other programs and they just felt out of reach
Whether you're a yogi wanting to explore inversions, a mover looking to expand your skillset, or simply curious about what your body is capable of—First Steps to Handstand will meet you where you are and guide you, step by step.
No gymnastics background needed. No prior strength or flexibility requirements.
