Handstand & Inversion Workshop + Lake Dip
Schedule
Sat May 25 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
Location
Northern Edge Algonquin | South River, ON
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Our new studio's here and we can't wait to start using it! We are pleased to offer this workshop with facilitator Tim Lucier.Join us to play with gravity, ground deeply using our hands, and explore new dimensions of strength and balance in a supportive practice environment.
- Are you interested in learning how to do a handstand?
- Are you interested in improving your yoga poses like headstand and crow?
- Have you been practicing bodyweight exercises, mobility flows, or calisthenics at home?
This class is beginner-friendly and will get you more comfortable with being upside-down. Practitioners with handstand and inversion experience are welcome to come as peers to explore and share new skills & drills.
Here's what Tim has to say about this workshop:
"This may feel more like playtime than yoga class . . . We use the floor, the walls, and each other for support as we learn new skills and drills (which will scale to meet participants where they are at). Handstands train you to improve your alignment & balance, and they really strengthen your arms, shoulders, and core. Practicing handstands & inversions is great exercise and lots of fun!"
THE CLASS: (90 minutes)
- We'll begin standing for an energizing warm-up that will engage the full body while strengthening the muscles that will be most needed for handstands.
- On the floor and moving across the room, we’ll explore mobility through various calisthenics exercises that are intended to increase strength and flexibility.
- On our mats, we'll break down the Headstand and Crow positions in an accessible way - you may surprise yourself!
- We'll explore handstand drills that are free-standing, against the wall, and supported by a spotter. These drills are designed to improve alignment, technique, stamina, and more.
- Anchoring poses will be offered to unwind and reset at the end of the workshop.
- Bring your bathing suit! Fingers are crossed for a beautiful day and everyone is welcome to retire to the dock after the workshop to visit in the sun and possibly go for a refreshing dip or take a SUP board for a spin!
COST: $35/person
MORE ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Tim’s love of movement began with dance, and has since grown to encompass yoga, cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, calisthenics, stand-up paddleboarding, and cross fitness. As someone who pushes his body to it’s edge, Tim has a deep appreciation for safe movement, mobility, breath, and recovery to allow our bodies to keep doing what they do best.
Tim is a graduate of Allie Chisholm-Smith’s 600hr Yoga Teacher Training, a Qualified Aerial Yoga Instructor via Grounded U, and a Certified Animal Flow Instructor.
Tim has also spent 9 months training in Calisthenics & Handstands at Body Challenge Gym in Athens, Greece and has attended inversion & handstand trainings with Yuvol on Hands, Strongnastics, Yogi Flight School, and Kazam Gymnastics. He's been passionate about practicing and teaching handstands since 2021.
TESTIMONIALS:
“It doesn’t matter your experience, Tim is always able to show you options to find the best things that work for you on your handstand journey! It’s always fun and rewarding!” – Lauren Saunders
“Tim’s class was exactly what I was looking for.He is a very welcoming and personable teacher. Because of his targeted exercises I progressed quite quickly in being able to do a handstand in only a few sessions.I also enjoyed how each class varied a little bit with new exercises. Looking forward to more classes!” – Jori Morrison
“Tim’s classes brought me from a place of feeling out of shape to a place where my core strength was much improved. This gave me confidence to progress in my handstand and headstand skills and I had fun through the whole process!” – Frank Berg
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Where is it happening?
Northern Edge Algonquin, Northern Edge Algonquin, Nipissing District, ON P0H, Canada,Trout Creek, Ontario, South RiverEvent Location & Nearby Stays: