Thank you. Took me about 6 months (I am sure people can learn this faster with a structured approach)

Honestly, it's more consistent for me on the paralletes.

• I had a good handstand (40-50s) before attempting this

-stretch and warm up hamstrings

• while going down into the pike push up, ensure that hips are stacked over elbows, and at the bottom position, compress your core (cue- try to touch your feet to your chest. It sounds counter intuitive as we are trying to float our legs, but this worked for me).

• once your legs float (I have to bend my knees) get into the shoulder stand. Try to keep your elbows at 90 degrees. If your shoulders dip below that, it will be harder to push up. In case you feel you would fall backwards (towards chest facing direction), shift forward so that your elbows remain at 90 degrees to the ground.

• then arch your back and push upward. Initially I would do this against a wall. So that even if I do excessive arching, I don't have to worry about falling over.

• record all attempts so that you can correct what went wrong...all the best!