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the first solid hold

Build your first
solid handstand.

Start from the beginning, learn the position in the right order, and build the strength and control to hold it with confidence.

A structured beginner course for people starting from zero — or rebuilding after years of random drills.

AoH Level 1 — Static Hold
Level 1

Static Hold

the first solid hold
Level 2

Rebalancing

saving the handstand
Level 3

Transition

entries, exits, flow
—

Complete Course

the whole method, in order
3 training stages5 training programs3 camera angles per exerciseLifetime access
i.What the course teaches

Build the position before you chase the balance.

Level 1 gives you the foundations that make later handstand work possible: handstand-specific warm-up, the scissors-jump entry, shoulder strength and core stability, alignment and body-line awareness, wall progressions, and controlled practice structure with written instructions and multiple camera angles.

The point is not to collect more drills. It is to understand the position, practise it in the correct order, and build a base you can trust.

ii.What you learn

The order this level follows.

01 · Prepare

Warm-up & awareness

Establish the warm-up, body awareness, shoulder action and basic positions.

02 · Build

Strength & alignment

Develop the strength, alignment and wall control needed to stay organised upside down.

03 · Hold & Explore

Consolidate & balance

Consolidate the static hold and begin the foundations of free balancing.

iii.Is this the right start?

Right for your level?

Level 1 is for you if

·You are new to handstands.
·You have tried before but never had a clear progression.
·You can kick up but do not yet own a consistent, correctly aligned hold.
·You want a method you can follow instead of a collection of random drills.
·You are willing to build the position patiently and precisely.

Look further if

·You already have a reliable wall handstand and your main challenge is rebalancing.
·You want the complete Levels 1–3 path in one purchase.
Level 2 →Complete Course →
iv.What's included

Everything you need for Level 1.

·3 training stages — a clear order from day one
·5 structured training programs — follow, don't design
·Step-by-step progressions — nothing skipped
·3 camera angles — per exercise, where available
·Written instructions — for every drill
·Entry & warm-up guidance — how to get up safely, every session
·Shoulder & core conditioning — the strength that holds the line
·Lifetime access — instant start, revisit forever
v.Why AoH

The first level of a method, not a random drill library.

The AoH Method treats the handstand as a skill to be understood and trained — not a trick to be repeated until something works. Level 1 introduces the standards that continue through the full pathway.

AlignmentStabilityMindsetRespect for the craft

Miguel Sant'ana · Art of Handstands · since 2011

vi.Your place in the pathway

Where this fits in the order.

Level 1

Static Hold

the first solid hold
Level 2

Rebalancing

saving the handstand
Level 3

Transition

entries, exits, flow
—

Complete Course

the whole method, in order
beyond the method
Level 4

Expert

advanced shapes
—

One Arm

the flagship
Start with Level 1

Build the foundation the right way.

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i.Before you start

Quick questions.

Do I need previous handstand experience?+

No. Level 1 is designed to start from the beginning. It is also suitable for people who have trained before but want to rebuild with a clearer method.

How much time should I train?+

Consistency matters more than long sessions. Follow the programme guidance and practise at a sustainable frequency.

What equipment do I need?+

A clear floor area and a suitable wall are the essential starting points.

Is Level 2 included?+

No. Level 2 is the next separate stage of the AoH pathway. The Complete Course provides a broader route through the relevant levels.

How long do I have access?+

Lifetime access, subject to the exact LearnWorlds offer and terms.

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