Beginner Handstand Workshop series
Are you curious about learning how to consistently hold a free balancing handstand?
This two part series running Saturday January 11 & Sunday January 12 130-330PM tailored towards beginners is the perfect place to explore the technique, conditioning & training style required to hold a free balancing handstand.
In this workshop we will focus on the following concepts:
-Wrist, shoulder & core conditioning
-Positional standards for a well aligned handstand
-Using the wall properly to assist you & your alignment
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Jumping into handstand effectively
-Flexibility for handstands
-Creating a routine to help you progress over time
Each day will consist of theory, practical application, and physical training from the world of hand balancing & calisthenics
Who is this series for?
-Beginners looking to build a solid foundation
-People familiar with handstand looking to improve their technique
-Anyone who can’t hold a free balance handstand for 30 seconds
What are the requirements?
There are no requirements asides to the willingness to be challenged
What can I do to prepare ?
If you want to prepare ahead of time for this workshop series, strengthen your wrists & train basic bodyweight movements such as :
-Planks
-Push ups
-Core exercises
-Leg raises
-Downdog
-Jumping
Register by clicking here
Inversion Masterclass Series
Balancing upside down is hard and it takes a lot of practice, there’s no way around that. But the question is, do you know what to practice?
There is a common misconception that all we have to do is be very strong in the core to be able to do these things, but there is much more to work on than just that. Inversions are beautiful balance of technique, strength, flexibility, consistency & trust in ourselves.
This 2 part series is designed to give you two things:
1. The proper technique & training approach to feeling comfortable & mastering these skills overtime
2. A fun way to play around with them in a yoga practice to keep you inspired
Each class will be a challenging dynamic vinyasa style yoga practice that will be designed to condition your body for inversions. During the class there will be plenty of opportunities to be upside down including wall work, partner work, & free balance.
If you have been curious about inversions and don't know where to start this is a good place. If you already have a well developed inversion practice & you are looking to have some fun with them and take it to the next level this is the place to do it. Wherever you are in your journey, there will be options for you to explore.
There are no requirements to be able to attend this masterclass aside from the willingness to challenge yourself.
Day 1: Focus on alignment & technique
Saturday, January 18, 2024
4pm - 6pm
Day 2: Focus on conditioning for inversions
Sunday, January 19, 2024
2pm - 4pm
Location:
Pure Yoga Westboro (279A Richmond Rd)
Investment:
Single Day: $70 + HST
Full Series: $120 + HST
If you are booking both days, please select the 'Full Series' pricing option and ensure to register for both days separately.
Register HERE
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels) (Copy)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday November 25 - Friday November 29. Single day sign ups are not available Wednesday is 730-830AM
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering.
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday September 30 - Friday October 4. Single day sign ups are not available.. Single day sign ups are not available Wednesday is 730-830AM
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering.
Handstands for beginners
Are you curious about what it takes to hold a handstand? Have you been trying handstands on your own but not having much luck?
This 2 hour workshop is designed to introduce the key elements of handstands:
-Wrist, shoulder & core conditioning
-Positional standards for a well aligned handstand
-Using the wall properly to assist you
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Jumping into handstand effectively
-Flexibility for handstands
-Creating a routine to help you progress over time
This workshop is a combination of theory, practical application, and physical training. Although this workshop is tailored towards beginners, all levels are welcome to join.
Cost: $60 + Tax
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday August 19 - Friday August 23. Single day sign ups are not available.. Single day sign ups are not available Wednesday is 730-830AM
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday July 15 - Friday July 19. Single day sign ups are not available.. Single day sign ups are not available Wednesday is 730-830AM
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday June 3 -Friday June 7. Single day sign ups are not available.. Single day sign ups are not available Wednesday is 730-830AM
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday April 29 - Friday May 3. Single day sign ups are not available Wednesday is 730-830AM
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday March 25 - Friday March 29. Single day sign ups are not available
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-Advanced entries
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday February 26 -Friday March 1. Single day sign ups are not available
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All Levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday January 29-Friday February 2. Single day sign ups are not available
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
Handstands for beginners
Are you curious about what it takes to hold a handstand? Have you been trying handstands on your own but not having much luck?
This 3 hour workshop is designed to introduce the key elements of handstands:
-Wrist, shoulder & core conditioning
-Positional standards for a well aligned handstand
-Using the wall properly to assist you
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Jumping into handstand effectively
-Flexibility for handstands
-Creating a routine to help you progress over time
This workshop is a combination of theory, practical application, and physical training. Although this workshop is tailored towards beginners, all levels are welcome to join.
Cost: $60 + Tax
Payment can be made by cash, e-transfer to Hey@yogawithroba.com or through the link below
5 Day Handstand Practice Intensive (All levels)
Are you ready to take your handstand practice to the next level?
Consistency is the most important part of how you improve your handstands and is often the barrier that holds many people back from being able to see improvement
During this 5 day practice intensive we will train hard & grow our practice from wherever we are at. This intensive is suitable for All-levels whether you are new to handstands or already able to hold a clean free balancing handstand I will help you advance your practice towards your goals.
What to expect
-90 minute Small group lead handstand classes offering options suitable to all who attend
-Personal supervision from me to help you towards your goals
-Wall work, partner work, free balancing work
-Strength & conditioning for handstands
-Flexibility for handstands
What will beginner/novice students learn
-Basic handstand entries
-Getting over the fear of falling
-Basic handstand shapes with good positional standards
-Dynamic shape transitions
-How to move away from the wall
What will intermediate/ advanced students learn
-2 arm balance drills to isolate shoulders
-Gaze shifting
-Exploring one arm handstand
-Press handstand
-Hollowback handstand
-Handstand push up
Who can join
Anyone. There are no prerequisites and I will meet you where you are even if you have never done anything like this before. That being said, please be prepared to work hard.
IMPORTANT
Intensive runs from 7AM-830AM Monday December 18- Friday December 22. Single day sign ups are not available
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
5 Day Beginner Handstand Intensive
Looking to develop the strength & skill to hold a clean free balancing handstand in the middle of the room?
This 5 day course is the perfect place to either begin your handstand journey or polish up your skills to build a routine that will keep you constantly progressing.
In this course we will focus on:
-creating the foundational alignment to hold a clean handstand based on positional standards
-building strength for handstands (wrists, shoulders , core & hips)
-building the required flexibility to hold a clean handstand
-basic handstand entries
-basic handstand exits
-wall & partner drills to improve technique
-straight line handstand , tuck handstand and straddle handstand
-different break positions to keep you free balancing
-how to move away from the wall and into the middle of the room
-creating a manageable handstand routine for yourself to see constant progress over time
Who can join?
This course is for anyone of any level , but focused more on beginner or entry level hand balancing
Cost: $150 +Tax for all 5 sessions. Single day sessions are not available for this offering. Payment can be e-transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com , cash or credit card using the link below
PLEASE NOTE: Sessions are 7-830AM Monday November 20-Friday November 24 every day
Handstand training (Intermediate/Advanced)
Looking to take your handstand practice to the next level?
This hand balancing class is tailored towards intermediate & advanced practitioners who already have a regular handstand practice and are looking to develop more advanced skills through refining technique, practicing new drills and pushing the limits of there strength.
Each class is 75 minutes and consists of a warm up, handstand drills & technique, and body weight strength training.
What kind of skills will i learn?
Since constancy is key in handstand training, there will be some drills that will carry out throughout most handstand classes. Every 4-6 weeks there will be a change in focus of which advanced skill (s) we are working towards.
Here are some of the skills to expect to learn to work towards:
-Optimizing straight line handstand
-Hollowback handstand variations
-Press handstand variations
-Exploring One Arm handstand
-Handstand push up
-Creative dynamic entries
-Flags
-Smooth transitions between shapes
-Transitions into & out of yoga poses
Prerequisites to join
-Hold a free balancing handstand in middle of room for 15 seconds consistently
-Hold a chest to wall handstand for 1 minute
-Comfortable entering handstand un assisted
-Comfortable falling out of handstand in middle of room
-Willingness to work hard & have an open mind
Each class is $25 which can be paid at the link below, e - transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com or cash
Handstand training (Intermediate/ Advanced)
Looking to take your handstand practice to the next level?
This hand balancing class is tailored towards intermediate & advanced practitioners who already have a regular handstand practice and are looking to develop more advanced skills through refining technique, practicing new drills and pushing the limits of there strength.
Each class is 75 minutes and consists of a warm up, handstand drills & technique, and body weight strength training.
What kind of skills will i learn?
Since constancy is key in handstand training, there will be some drills that will carry out throughout most handstand classes. Every 4-6 weeks there will be a change in focus of which advanced skill (s) we are working towards.
Here are some of the skills to expect to learn to work towards:
-Optimizing straight line handstand
-Hollowback handstand variations
-Press handstand variations
-Exploring One Arm handstand
-Handstand push up
-Creative dynamic entries
-Flags
-Smooth transitions between shapes
-Transitions into & out of yoga poses
Prerequisites to join
-Hold a free balancing handstand in middle of room for 15 seconds consistently
-Hold a chest to wall handstand for 1 minute
-Comfortable entering handstand un assisted
-Comfortable falling out of handstand in middle of room
-Willingness to work hard & have an open mind
Each class is $25 which can be paid at the link below, e - transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com or cash
Handstand training (Intermediate/Advanced)
Looking to take your handstand practice to the next level?
This hand balancing class is tailored towards intermediate & advanced practitioners who already have a regular handstand practice and are looking to develop more advanced skills through refining technique, practicing new drills and pushing the limits of there strength.
Each class is 75 minutes and consists of a warm up, handstand drills & technique, and body weight strength training.
What kind of skills will i learn?
Since constancy is key in handstand training, there will be some drills that will carry out throughout most handstand classes. Every 4-6 weeks there will be a change in focus of which advanced skill (s) we are working towards.
Here are some of the skills to expect to learn to work towards:
-Optimizing straight line handstand
-Hollowback handstand variations
-Press handstand variations
-Exploring One Arm handstand
-Handstand push up
-Creative dynamic entries
-Flags
-Smooth transitions between shapes
-Transitions into & out of yoga poses
Prerequisites to join
-Hold a free balancing handstand in middle of room for 15 seconds consistently
-Hold a chest to wall handstand for 1 minute
-Comfortable entering handstand un assisted
-Comfortable falling out of handstand in middle of room
-Willingness to work hard & have an open mind
Each class is $25 which can be paid at the link below, e - transfer to hey@yogawithroba.com or cash