Standing Strong Handstand Workshop

Handstands and getting upside down are good for our upper body, core strength, confidence, resilience and overall body knowledge. 

This workshop is an opportunity to learn the steps towards stable handstands within a safe environment.  This workshop is designed for folks who have interest in and maybe some experience with handstands who are keen to learn the alignment and ways to practice building up to holding them. What a better way to welcome summer than with a new trick to practice on the lawn! 

Workshop will cover:
- falling safely

- exercises to warm up and build upper body, forearm, hand strength

- the biomechanics and alignment of hand balancing

- safe ways to practice handstands at your level

- hands-on assistance

- personal feedback and tips

Your facilitators:JJ Simmons

JJ started standing on her hands about the same time as on her feet. In the past 15 yrs since training in Gymnastics and Physical Education in Denmark and Yoga teacher training, JJ has seen many adults of all abilities (hand)STAND STRONG. She's known for her experience, dynamism and care, and would love to have you join. 

Porou Wise

Porou has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over a decade. Porou’s specialty is in strength and hypertrophy condition training, body composition, general mobility work and boxing. In his spare time, Porou can be found working on his own physique in the gym, out walking with his two British bulldogs, Awhi and Uno.

PARTICIPANTS NEED

• basic upperbody stregnth (can hold a plank/prone position)

• readiness to try being upside down