The Foundations of Handstand - A Yoga Workshop

Almost everyone has tried it as a child - hands on the ground, feet in the air. The handstand is one of those eye-catching moves that’s as fun to try as it is to watch.

Back then, we didn’t worry about whether we could hold it. We just went for it. But as adults, the focus shifts from playful exploration to overthinking. Do I have the strength? What if I fall? What exactly do I need to do? With all these questions, the handstand starts to feel more daunting than fun.

Whether you're just beginning your handstand journey or looking to build more control, this workshop will provide the tools, techniques, and confidence you need to take your practice to the next level.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

FLOW I EMPOWERMENT I SURRENDER

This workshop is designed for those who want to start practicing handstand without having previous experience, but also for those who are already comfortable with inversions but still rely on the wall for balance and support.

We’ll begin with a dynamic Vinyasa Flow to build the foundations needed for handstand practice: shoulder strength and mobility, core awareness, leg power, and hamstring flexibility.

In the second part, we’ll dive into handstand-specific drills, including wrist and scapular warm-ups, core activation, and progressive wall and free-space exercises to safely approach handstand.

Guided by a yoga perspective, this workshop is not about achieving the perfect handstand, but about using the journey as a tool for conscious movement, self-discovery, presence, and inner awareness. When we let go of the idea that the goal is the shape itself, the practice becomes a mirror through which we observe our patterns, our inner-talk, and our relationship with challenge.

We’ll close with a nourishing cool-down, including deep stretching and relaxation, to integrate the work and leave you feeling grounded, open, and reconnected.

https://www.akasha-berlin.com/

ABOUT SARA

Sara is a passionate yoginī and certified yoga teacher based in the city of Berlin.

Her yoga journey began in 2011 as a quest for solace from the stresses of her job in the Fashion Industry. What started as a means of stress relief evolved into a process of self-discovery through yoga. After a few years of constant practice and in pursuit of a deeper understanding, she committed to a 2-year Hatha Yoga teacher training under the guidance of Maurizio Morelli, a seasoned Yoga teacher. She began teaching her first group and private classes in 2015 and soon what started as a complementary activity to her job, became her full-time job.

To be able to offer support and guidance through various stages of life, Sara delved further into the art of teaching and obtained certifications in Restorative Yoga and Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga.

She enriched her education by taking courses in anatomy, sequencing, philosophy and Hindu mythology.

​Her curiosity and commitment to continuous learning led her to study with a multitude of teachers, each contributing with unique perspectives to her teaching style. Recently, Sara completed a 300-hour teacher training with Jason Crandell, a distinguished contemporary yoga teacher whose insights enriched her practice and, consequently, the experiences she shares with her students.

Her commitment in each class is to help the students improve their well-being through yoga practice: fostering a sense of ease in their unique bodies, clarity in their minds and balance in their nervous system.

​​While providing clear instructions and precise techniques,she also values creating space and silence for students to tune into their own sensations and breath. Her teaching approach honors and respects individual differences while encouraging the unfolding of each practitioner's potential.

https://www.saramartinuzyoga.com/

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