# @yogawithbriohny on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOZ5SxTDu_K
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34408219-yogawithbriohny-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-10T02:39:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Briohny Smyth (@yogawithbriohny) — https://gondola.cc/yogawithbriohny

## Caption

Handstand IS NOT about the kick up 😑 Although the top leg seems to be key, truthfully it’s the bottom leg that matters. 

And if you don’t set up correctly? You’re not just making the pose harder… you’re teaching your body the wrong pattern 😭

Let me show you the difference:
👉 If your ribs are flared and your back is arched in the setup, your legs might look straight… but they’re not aligned. You’ll end up in a banana back, and your body will memorize that as straight.

👉 The real goal? Start in a hollow back position: ribs in, core tight, upper body slightly rounded like cat pose. From there, push through your arms, keep the bottom foot grounded, and lift that foot straight up.

Not swinging. Not flinging. Just pulling into alignment. It might not look dramatic. But that subtle difference is everything 🍌

That’s why setup matters: it’s not just about “getting up,” it’s about teaching your body what straight actually feels like.

Want to keep working on details like this in your yoga practice? 💬Comment “Mentorship” and I’ll send you info on working with me 1:1. We’ll break things down, find your blind spots, and actually train the skills that change your practice.

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#yogawithbriohny #handstandtutorial #yogainversions #handstanddrills 

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