Handstand Foundations Mastery
Workshops highlighting handstand technique, guided classes to help you build the strength, stability and balance needed to succeed, AND supplementary sessions to help you release tension from the body before and after training.
Take away the guesswork when it comes to your handstand training. This Course starts with a workshop style module exploring anatomy, biomechanics and best practices for a successful practice. Once we have the information, the next step is to apply our findings. Enter module number two, featuring guided classes focusing on handstand specific conditioning.
Course Content
The Handstand Skill Path
Not sure exactly how to start or what to train first?
Handstand 101
This module is an 8-part educational series focusing on the fundamental techniques associated with finding and maintaining your balance while holding handstand.
Journey to Handstand
Embark on a 7-day journey designed to condition your body for handstand success. This series features six progressively challenging 30-minute sessions focused on building the strength, balance, and flexibility needed for a confident handstand practice. Each class targets key areas such as core stability, shoulder strength, and wrist mobility, gradually preparing you for the final inversion. The journey concludes with a restorative session that releases tension, stabilizes sensitive joints, and ensures your body remains balanced and supported. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your handstand skills, this series provides a structured and accessible path toward achieving your goals.
Supplemental Handstand Techniques
More often than not, success rests with the little things. This module features satellite techniques which can greatly support your handstand growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I can't hold a freestanding handstand yet. Is this course for me?
- 100% Yes! Handstand Foundations has been created with beginners and intermediate practitioners in mind. Rama walks through the technique piece by piece and explains everything in such a way that it makes sense for my practice. Some moments might be challenging, but no one becomes passionate about handstands because they're easy!
- What will I learn in this course?
- Starting with workshop-style sessions aimed at exploring the background information for handstand success, followed by a number of practical classes where we can start to apply our new training methodologies. Rama guides participants through alignment and activation, handstand biomechanics, anatomical requirements for successful practice and how to start mastering the straight handstand.
- Are we going to cover advanced skills like Hollowbacks and the Seven?
- We are currently in the process of creating a new video Course to dive into these more advanced skills. At the moment this Course focuses on foundational practices needed to master the classic straight handstand.