Lost Art of Hand Balancing Blog

Thanks to Harley who came up with names of the athletes of those pictured in the ringless Victorian. Tibbett and Armand Bouley.

Always good to give credit were it’s due.

Now another question I’ve received a number of times over the months. And then you can answer a question of mine.

Where do you get hand balancing stands like the professionals use?

I haven’t seen much on this. Though one time I found a professional stand on an Australian website running for $5995. A bit ridiculous if you ask me. And that didn’t include shipping!

Now most people aren’t even looking for that kind of setup unless they are professionals.

Still, I’ve been talking to a couple of people who know how to build things about coming up with something usable and inexpensive.

But before I pursue this any further I’d like to know if it’s really worth the effort.

And in case you’re wondering why people use these stands. It’s actually easier to balance on stands once you get use to them. They allow a little more action and you can grip better. Plus they just have a certain feel to them. In addition they give you an added range of motion for certain feats.

So are you interested in a pair of portable hand balancing stands?

Just post a comment below. Or send an email to info@lostartofhandbalancing.com. A simple yes or no would do, but if there’s something in particular you’re looking for let me know.

Good Luck and Good Hand Balancing,
Logan Christopher

The other day I went to a park that’s only a couple blocks away to do a little bit of training.

Nothing scheduled, just to work on some skills and have a little fun.

Various acrobatic moves. I’m always working on the backflip in order to get better. Plus walking around on the hands and the like.

On top of that I brought along a kettlebell. Not a heavy one, only 35 lbs., to do some kettlebell juggling.

I always enjoy this combo. Acrobatic work along with the kettlebell juggling.

Besides them both being fun I find that the juggling tends to work the body in ways hand balancing and tumbling doesn’t.

Toss the weight around. Do a few backflips. Toss it around some more. Work on a one hand handstand. And so on and so forth.

Thirty minutes will blow by so quick and in that time you’ll achieved much. Get a decent workout without trying hard at all. But most importantly you’ll quickly improve your skills. Especially if you string a few practices like this together on a consistent basis.

Now I know that kettlebell juggling isn’t for everyone, nor is hand balancing for that matter. But if you like one I think you should at least give the other a spin.

Over the years I’ve gotten quite good with the kettlebell juggling. And now I can teach you all my moves.

I just released a two DVD set covering everything I know about kettlebell juggling.

I like to keep the various sites I have separate because I know some people are only interested in certain aspects of training. Which is fine and why in general I do just that.

But I just wanted to put out this one notice in case anyone who would be interested missed my other websites.

Like I said before I think they go well together. So give it a shot, you’ll be glad you did. Click here for The Definitve Guide to Kettlebell Juggling

Good Luck and Good Hand Balancing,
Logan Christopher

P.S. Of course you need a kettlebell to get started and if you don’t have one you can get the best here.

A common exercise we had to do was pirouettes in my old gymnastics class, that is turning around and around on the hands.

Pirouettes happen to be one of the most difficult tricks when it comes to walking on the hands, at least on flat ground.

I could never seem to get it. If I managed a single complete revolution I was doing good, even if it took 15 steps to do it.

Then it hit me. I was paying attention to the wrong spot.

Once I changed this I was able to do pirouettes. Not only that but it made all handstands easier.

Now it didn’t make me a complete master in a single instant, but it improved my abilities immediately. That day I did three straight pirouettes without coming down.

It’s the single biggest tip I could give anyone with regards to hand balancing.

That tip along with many others is featured in this month’s Acrobat Accelerator. If you’re already a member  your newsletter and DVD were shipped out today.

If you’re not a member you still have time to get August’s issue. Sign up today or get a free trial along with the following products: Secrets of the Handstand Quickstart Guide, Hand Balancing Mastery Course, Tumbling Course.

Here’s another good part. Anything you order for the next few days you won’t have to pay any shipping. I’ve decided to extend the ‘No Shipping’ event through the weekend.

In case you missed the previous announcement here’s the recap. Especially for the international subscribers you can pay zero shipping costs because I’ll be paying them for you.

Any order, no matter the size. Click here for handstands, hand balancing and acrobatic products.

And if you order one of the products that include an issue of Acrobat Accelerator you’ll get the big tip plus more on mastering a single skill, walking on the hands and bridging gymnastics.

But there’s only 22 issues left. So if you want it you better act quick.

Good Luck and Good Hand Balancing,
Logan Christopher

P.S. I’ll be providing you a new article on walking on the hands next time, including a bit of the video from Acrobat Accelerator. Just wrapping it up now

“The prices aren’t unreasonable, but with added internatonal shipping costs I just can’t afford them right now.”

“Well, I would buy If I didnt have to pay those heavy mail taxes.”

“Don’t live in US, so i have to pay international shipping.”

Alright, I get it. One thing I saw over and over again in the survey I put out the other week was the cost of shipping was high especially for those ordering overseas.

Unfortunately, there’s not much I can do about that. It costs a fair amount of m.oney to fly something across the world especially if it’s larger like the Hand Balancing Mastery Course.

But what I can do is pay for you shipping charges out of my own pocket. However, I’m not going to do this for long.

For three days only you pay zero shipping or handling costs on all products.

So if the shipping charges been stopping you, now’s the time to act. Head on over to the products to make your selections.

And yes we can ship to anywhere in the world. No matter where you live.

Another issue is paying online. You can pay by check or money order. Just reply to this email with what you want to order and I’ll reply back with the details.

I’m working on another workaround so that orders can easily be taken by phone. Will let you know when that’s available.

And one last thing. On many of the pages for our best selling products you’ll find more comments from other people like you who have bought and benefited from the various books and courses.

Go check them out the hand balancing and acrobatic books and courses and remember until Friday you pay zero shipping costs.

Good Luck and Good Hand Balancing,
Logan Christopher

P.S. If you do want to pay by check or money order and email me before the three days as up you can get the f.ree shipping too

I was down at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk yesterday. Not to go on any rides but to watch the new show they’ve been having. The Amazing Chinese Acrobats.

I’ll never turn down an opportunity to watch talented individuals to their thing.

Before it all began the announcer was saying that many of these acrobats had trained since they were four years old. That it took athletic strength, impeccable balance, and flawless timing to do these stunts.

I fully agree with those statements. I’m going to try to head back to take some pictures and write up a few articles like I did for the Moscow Circus last year if I get the permission.

Just to give you an idea of what took place: a contortionist balancing glasses, a woman juggling a table with her feet, seven people on a single bicycle, pole climbing, hand balancing on the stacked chairs, and more.

Many of the classic Chinese acrobatic feats. Of course there were some new spins and I was impressed by their showmanship.

There were some kids nearby who exclamations made it seem like every move was an impossibility.

Don’t get me wrong, it was some amazing stuff. I couldn’t do a bunch of it and I was clapping right along with everyone else.

But here I was thinking I can do that one. I could get that with a little practice. To me nothing was impossible or magical. Just dedication and practice.

I don’t mean to come off as saying I’m on the level of these athletes. My point is that anyone can work up to some level of skill in feats similar to these.

And you don’t have to start at four years old, be five feet tall, or weigh less than 120 lbs.

If I can learn how to do a back flip just about anyone can.

Good Luck and Good Hand Balancing,
Logan Christopher

P.S. If you’re in the area, check out the show which is running through August 21st. If you’re not you can see of the best Chinese Acrobatics in the world.

I’ve been using this for sometime now and I can tell you with complete honesty it works. Using this guided meditation I was able to reach a minute long free standing handstand not long ago.

It doesn’t matter your skill level, whether you’re just starting out or an expert, the principles behind this little track will help you.

I’ve recorded a short guided visualization for you to listen to. It’ll increase the amount of time that you can hold the handstand and also improve your progress with more difficult skills.

And the best part is I’m going to give it to you for free.

That’s right, it’s my gift to you, but I’m going to ask just a couple minutes of your time.

Originally I was planning on selling this for around $20. Although it’s short its powerful. But you have the opportunity to get it now for f.r.e.e, it won’t be so cheap in the future.

There’s a short survey at the following link. I want to get some feedback from you to help with the site.

http://www.lostartofhandbalancing.com/survey.html

Once you finish the survey you’ll be taken to a page where you can instantly download the tracks.  I think it’s a fair trade. A couple minutes of your time for a couple minutes of mine recorded so you can use it over and over again.

Sincerely,
Logan Christopher

P.S. Don’t miss the opportunity to add seconds to your handstand with ease. Click Here.

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