HANDSTANDS WITH HANNA
We are delighted to welcome back our handstand master, Hanna Schmitt to guide you through the practice of going upside down! Over the last 5 years, Hanna has fallen in love with handstands and trained and practiced with some world-class handstand teachers, which include Sainaa (London School of Handbalance), Yuval Ayalon and Miguel Sant'ana and now she wants to share her passion and knowledge.
SUNDAY 17th September 2023
The Wellness Barn, Marlow
BEGINNERS
Over the last 5 years, Hanna has trained and practised with some world-renowned handstand teachers and is a regular student of Sainaa @london_school_of_hand_balance_, Miguel Sant’ana and Yuval Ayalon.
The 2.5-hour 🤸🏿♂️ workshop will cover the basics of handstands, how to build strength and find balance, and tips and tricks on how to practise safely at home.
Flexibility and Mobility exercises.
Breakdown of drills and techniques.
Explain the importance of being able to hold a straight handstand.
Understand what it should feel like when you are actually in a handstand.
Alignment drills on the floor to understand the positioning.
Time on your hands.
Informative booklet as a takeaway.
The most important thing is to have fun!
Q&A.
Pre-requisites:
No previous handstand experience is needed.
10am-12.30pm / £35
INTERMEDIATES
Over the last 5 years, Hanna has trained and practised with some world-renowned handstand teachers and is a regular student of Sainaa @london_school_of_hand_balance_, Miguel Sant’ana and Yuval Ayalon.
This 3-hour workshop is intended for students who have already spent some time practising handstands and have the confidence to kick up against the wall. PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE will be the theme of this workshop.
Go through cartwheeling or falling out.
Refinement of handstand alignment in a straight handstand.
Free-standing kick-ups or entries.
Dive into Tuck, Half-tuck, and Straddle handstand shapes.
Teach how to spot safely and Partner work.
More intensity and 1-2-1 time
Informative booklet as a takeaway.
Q&A
Pre-requisites:
No freestanding handstand is needed.
Kick up against the wall and hold for at least 30 seconds.
1.30-4.30pm / £50
YOU ARE WELCOME TO BOOK BOTH WORKSHOPS AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. PLEASE EMAIL EMILY@THEOPENSHALA.COM TO ENQUIRE