The Headstand & Handstand Journey Workshop
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about doing headstands and handstands!
These 2hr workshop is perfect for headstand and handstand lovers, experienced or beginners.
Course Overview
Incorporating headstands and handstands into your yoga practice can improve your physical fitness, body awareness, and mental wellbeing. These inversions require strength in the upper body, core, and lower body, making them an effective full-body workout. Regular practice can also help you develop better balance, control, and stability in your movements, which can improve your overall yoga practice and make challenging transitions or balancing poses more manageable.
Beyond the physical benefits, these inversions require courage and vulnerability, which can help you develop confidence and overcome fears. The sense of accomplishment from achieving a challenging pose can be incredibly empowering and boost your self-esteem. By incorporating headstands and handstands into your yoga practice, you can improve your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing and take your practice to new heights.
The Headstand & Handstand Journey workshop is a specialised yoga practice focused on teaching participants the techniques and progressions to develop their practice within the context of yoga.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to dive deeper into your headstand and handstand journey, this yoga workshop is for you.
Location: Yoga Home Studio - Maputo, Mozambique
Date & Time Session 1 : Sunday, June 9th, 8:30 to 10:30am, GMT+2
Investment: 25€ / 1.800MZN
What you will Learn?
01.Warm-up and Preparation
The workshop will begin with a thorough warm-up to prepare the body for the inversion practice. This may include dynamic movements, stretches, and strengthening exercises targeting the core, shoulders, and wrists.
02.The Fundamentals
Participants will learn the basic principles of headstands and handstands, including alignment, hand placement, and core engagement. These fundamentals are crucial for building a solid practice and preventing injuries.
03.Core Strength and Stability
Yoga poses and exercises that target core strength and stability will be incorporated into the workshop. A strong core is essential for maintaining control during headstands and handstands.
04.Wall-Assisted Inversions
The workshop might introduce wall-assisted headstands and handstands to help participants gain confidence and develop their balance upside down. The wall provides support and stability, allowing participants to focus on their alignment and body positioning.
05.Balancing Techniques
Participants will be guided through various balancing techniques and drills to improve their headstands and handstand stability and control.
06.Modifications and Progressions
The workshop will cater to individuals of different skill levels, offering modifications for beginners and progressions for more advanced practitioners. This ensures that all participants can find an appropriate challenge and make progress in their practice.
Your Questions Answered
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This workshop is perfect for those newer to headstand and/or handstand .
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No. You do not need to be able to balance away from the wall. You can choose to use the wall throughout in this workshop. Learning a straight line headstand and handstand will help in your endeavor to eventually move away from the wall.
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No, you can use the studio mats but if you have your own mat, please bring it with you
Course Instructor, Cristina Dionísio
As a certified yoga instructor and transformational mentor, my aim is to help each and everyone of my students to connect their mind, body and soul so they can live a healthier and more balanced life. Thus I can help them not only to improve their practice of yoga, but also to find purpose and joy in their lives, reduction the feeling of anxiety, stress and worry. My passion is all about assisting my community on their journey.
Contacts & Location
Yoga Home Studio - Maputo
Email: hello@cristinadionisio.yoga
Whatsapp: +258 84 634 68 92