Mission & Vision:
I see too often in yoga classes where students are too scared to kick up into a handstand. And it's because of fear. It's terrifying to commit to a handstand without being sure what to do if you accidentally kick up too hard, so the only safe option is the wall. I want to help students find their confidence without the wall, which means learning how to bail out of a handstand. Learning how to bail is the single most important thing to develop the confidence needed to commit.

Description:
What is stopping you from kicking up all the way into a handstand without the wall? Fear of falling. What do you do if you accidentally kick up too hard? Learning how to fall the correct way will minimize risk, prevent injury, and give you the confidence needed to commit to a full handstand kick-up and find balance. Join Cynthia Bae, certified USA Gymnastics coach and professional circus performer, for a workshop that will change the way you think about handstands. With her extensive knowledge in gymnastics technique, Cynthia will guide you through specialized drills and progressions to unlock your handstand practice.

In this workshop, you can expect:
Wrist strengthening and proper shoulder engagement
Learning how to safely fall
Kicking up without the wall
Understanding how to find balance once vertical
Other entries into a handstand (jumping, pressing)

Prerequisite: handstand on the wall.