Yes, we have no bananas

Following are two suggestions for how to get up on your skis- where there is glide.  The banana refers to the front or back profile of a skier who tries to get over the ski at the shoulders, but the hips and center of gravity remain between the skis.  You will hear it from Ahvo Monday.  I don't know if there is a Finnish word for banana, but he certainly knows the English one.
Both drills are equally valuable for skate and classic skiing.
The first drill is designed for your living room and will develop muscle memory and a visual image..  Place a book, board or block on the floor in front of a full length mirror.  Two inches or so is enough, 3-4 maybe better.
1- Stand on one foot on the block eyes forward.  Get comfortable with your balance and notice the position of your hips and shoulders.  Stay there for at least 30 seconds.  Switch to the other foot.
2- Again assume the standing position, but this time move your free foot forward and back.  Keep the eyes forward and watch hips, etc.  One minute+ on each foot.  As your balance improves, swing the leg more vigorously.  Watch what happens with your hip.
3- Assume the standing position, this time keep the free leg relaxed and play with the position of your standing leg.  Flex the ankle forward and up.  Move the hip around in a one-legged slow hula hoop action.  Watch for the place you have the best balance and where you are starting to fall off the block.  Notice what happens when your shoulder is above the hip and when it is outside the hip.  Two minutes+ on each foot.
The next drill is called the scooter drill and is done on skis or roller skis.
Take one ski off and place the other ski in the track.  Push, or scooter yourself off with the boot and land and glide on the ski.  Stay on the ski and don't put the boot down until your glide is ended.  Repeat several times then switch sides.  You will not glide unless you learn to get the hip up over the ski.  The best picture I could find was:
  You will not have the handles of course, but notice she is nose knees toes over the scooter, and pushing with the other foot.   In order to prolong her glide her hips will come forward and the push leg will relax until she needs to push again.  There will be a 30 point bonus for anyone who does a scooter drill next week in plaid ski pants.