Handstand Courses
Level 1
INTRO TO INVERSIONS
Upcoming Events
LEVEL 1 - STUDENT TRACK
Mumbai Movement Academy Andheri, Mumbai
2nd & 3rd October
6pm - 8pm
This workshop includes
complimentary sessions of our regular physical classes
LEVEL 1 - STUDENT TRACK
Studio 23, Nariman Point, Mumbai
2nd & 3rd October
9am - 11am
This workshop includes
complimentary sessions of our regular physical classes
LEVEL 1 - STUDENT TRACK
Monkey Movement Academy, Pune
9th & 10th October
8:30am - 10:30am
This workshop includes
complimentary sessions of our regular physical classes
Student Track
Learn the FUNdamentals
This course is the perfect starting point for people at any level to start going upside down. This is at the same time a very comprehensive launch to learn more about all types of hand balances.
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Topics covered in this course :
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Preparing the wrists, usually the weakest link in the chain
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Preparing the shoulder complex for supporting and controlling the full weight of the body
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Learning the structure of the body and how it supports hand balances
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Understanding what balance really is and how to gain it
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At the end of the course, you should gain/improve :
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A thorough understanding of the preparation required for inversion
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The headstand - a simple but powerful experience of being comfortable upside down
Bonus: Tuck, Straddle, Straight, and many other variations -
The low handstand (crow pose / bakasana) - the first step to controlling yourself using only your hands
Bonus: Low position, high position, straight arm, lifted leg, and many other variations -
A roadmap for the strength training required to progress to the full handstand
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Pre - requisites:
None. As long you can lift your arms above your head without pain, you can attend this one.
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Duration:
~4 hours, over 2 days (2 hours per day)
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Teacher Track
All of the Student Track
PLUS Additional Teacher Specific Insights
​Topics covered in this course :
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Understanding why we should practice inversion
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How to attract and retain students to the art
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How to safely spot all the different positions that your students enter
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At the end of the course, you should gain/improve :
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The ability to communicate clearly and effectively to guarantee student understanding
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How to master the art of micro-progressions and ensure your students are permanently succeeding
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The confidence to teach people of any ability and introduce them to the practice
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Pre - requisites:
None. As long you can lift your arms above your head without pain, you can attend this one.
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Duration:
~8 hours over 2 days (2 h Student Track + 2 h Teach Track per day)
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