The Foundations of Handstand

Samstag, 17.05.2025 10:00 - 12:30

Almost everyone has tried it as a child - hands on the ground, feet in the air. The handstand is one of those eye-catching moves that’s as fun to try as it is to watch.

Back then, we didn’t worry about whether we could hold it. We just went for it. But as adults, the focus shifts from playful exploration to overthinking. Do I have the strength? What if I fall? What exactly do I need to do? With all these questions, the handstand starts to feel more daunting than fun.

 Whether you're just beginning your handstand journey or looking to build more control, this workshop will provide the tools, techniques, and confidence you need to take your practice to the next level.

This workshop is designed for those who want to start practicing handstand without having previous experience, but also for those who are already comfortable with inversions but still rely on the wall for balance and support.

 We’ll begin with a dynamic Vinyasa Flow to build the foundations needed for handstand practice: shoulder strength and mobility, core awareness, leg power, and hamstring flexibility.

In the second part, we’ll dive into handstand-specific drills, including wrist and scapular warm-ups, core activation, and progressive wall and free-space exercises to safely approach handstand.

Guided by a yoga perspective, this workshop is not about achieving the perfect handstand, but about using the journey as a tool for conscious movement, self-discovery, presence, and inner awareness. When we let go of the idea that the goal is the shape itself, the practice becomes a mirror through which we observe our patterns, our inner-talk, and our relationship with challenge.

 We’ll close with a nourishing cool-down, including deep stretching and relaxation, to integrate the work and leave you feeling grounded, open, and reconnected.

Approach you practice with curiosity, connect with yourself, and experience your yoga practice from a different perspective - join THE FOUNDATIONS OF HANDSTAND workshop.