Movement Lab Weekend : Physio Meets Yoga, Handstand Workshop, Partner Yoga & Playful Exploration

Name: Movement Lab Weekend : Physio Meets Yoga, Handstand Workshop, Partner Yoga & Playful Exploration
Start: 2025-09-06T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-09-07T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Place du Châtelain

Schedule

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Place du Châtelain | Ixelles, BU

2-Day Movement, Yoga & Mobility Workshop Weekend
Sept 6–7, 2025 | Studio Châtelain
Discover a transformative weekend of movement, anatomy, and playful exploration. Join a team of expert instructors blending physiotherapy, yoga, and functional movement for two full days of embodied learning, strength, and connection.
🗓 Saturday, September 6
🔹 10:00–12:00 — Morning Session: Physio Meets Yoga — Focus on Shoulders (2 Hours)
Unlock the power of intelligent movement in this anatomy-informed yoga session. Guided by physiotherapists and experienced yoga teachers, you’ll dive deep into the structure and function of the shoulders, cervical and thoracic spine.
What You’ll Learn :
→ Key anatomy of the upper back, neck, and shoulders
→ How to align and cue for shoulder-safe yoga poses
→ Strategies to prevent and manage shoulder, wrist, and neck issues
→ Debunking common myths: shoulder impingement, “shoulders away from ears,” and more
Takeaway: A solid understanding of shoulder mechanics and how to apply this knowledge to your yoga practice and beyond.
🔹 14:00–16:00 — Afternoon Session: Partner Yoga / Supported Assisting (2 Hours)
Together in Flex. Explore deeper connection and flexibility through the art of partner yoga. This lighthearted and collaborative session invites you to both support and be supported, enhancing your experience of traditional asanas.
What You’ll Experience:
→ Partnered stretches and assisted postures
→ Creative techniques to build trust and communication
→ A welcoming space for all levels—come solo or with a friend
Takeaway: A fun and empowering approach to deepening your practice through connection and shared movement.
🗓 Sunday, September 7
🔹 10:00–12:00 — Morning Session: Handstand Workshop (2 Hours)
Turn Your Practice Upside Down. Ready to face your fear of inversions? This hands-on workshop will help you build the strength, alignment, and confidence needed to approach handstands with playfulness and control.
What You’ll Learn :
→ Handstand foundations and techniques
→ Core and shoulder strength drills
→ Tips for balance, focus, and overcoming mental blocks
Takeaway: Confidence and clarity to incorporate inversions into your movement practice.
🔹 14:00–16:00 — Afternoon Session: Coordination, Proprioception & Locomotion (2 Hours)
Move with Magic. Step into a playful exploration of movement intelligence. Through dynamic drills and creative movement patterns, this session awakens your body awareness and enhances coordination.
What You’ll Experience:
→ Functional drills for proprioception and control
→ Locomotion-based flows and partner challenges
→ A unique blend of strength, balance, and fluid movement
Takeaway: A joyful and embodied understanding of how to move with grace, control, and presence.
🔸 Pricing
Full Weekend (4 Workshops) — 150€
Single Day (2 Workshops) — 80€
Single Workshop (2 Hours) — 50€
Meet Your Teachers
→ Elisa (Eli)
Originally from Italy, Eli’s journey into movement began with postural training for scoliosis, evolving through competitive swimming, running, martial arts, and eventually yoga and functional movement. With over 1000 hours of yoga education and a background in sociology, nutrition, and breathwork, Eli blends deep anatomical knowledge with a playful and empowering approach to practice.
→ Patrick
A firefighter from the Netherlands, Patrick has a long history in martial arts and discovered yoga later in life. He integrates breathwork, functional movement, and yogic philosophy into his teaching, offering a grounded yet transformative experience. Patrick is passionate about bringing breath and awareness to everyday movement—both on and off the mat.
→ Nils
Born in Germany and raised in Austria, Nils brings a strong foundation in physiotherapy, sports biomechanics, and osteopathy. His training spans triathlon, Taekwondo, BJJ, and yoga, giving him a multidisciplinary lens on performance, injury prevention, and holistic well-being. Nils combines science with soul—plus a love for handstands, coffee, and cold plunges.