Manchester Handstand Intensive Weekend with London School of Handbalance

Manchester Handstand Intensive Weekend with London School of Handbalance

🗓️ Dates: Saturday 3rd May & Sunday 4th May 2025
📍 Location: Space at the Mill, Unit 2, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Manchester M3 7BD

Join the London School of Handbalance for a transformative weekend of handstand training! This two-day intensive is designed for all levels, with dedicated sessions for beginners and intermediate practitioners. Whether you’re new to handstands or looking to refine advanced skills, this workshop will give you the tools, techniques, and personalized coaching to progress your practice.

Note: This workshop is for adults only (18+).

About the Intensive

This event is all about teaching and refining the foundational skills needed to master a two-arm handstand. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced handbalancer, this intensive is tailored to help you elevate your skills.

Prepare for plenty of practice and time spent upside down as you explore the art of handbalancing in a supportive and focused environment.

Over the course of 6 hours (per level), you’ll:

• Gain essential knowledge about alignment, balance, and strength.
• Learn practical drills and progressions to improve your handstand practice.
• Develop the mobility and stability required for safe and effective handbalancing.
• Build confidence through repetition, partner exercises, and spotting techniques.
• Receive personalized feedback and hands-on coaching to address your unique challenges.
• Discover how to troubleshoot common issues like balance loss, wrist discomfort, or fear of falling.

This workshop is perfect for:

• Beginners looking to build a strong foundation for their handstand journey.
• Intermediate handbalancers ready to refine their technique and explore new shapes.
• Teachers and trainers seeking to improve their spotting and coaching skills.

With expert guidance from the London School of Handbalance, you’ll leave the weekend with practical tools, enhanced confidence, and a clearer understanding of how to progress your handstand practice.

Come with an open mind, a willingness to try, and a readiness to work hard—it’s all about practice, practice, practice!

Why Two Days?

Handstands require time, patience, and consistent practice to master. By spreading the workshop over two days, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Deepen your understanding of handbalancing fundamentals and progressions.
• Build on what you learned in Day 1, with additional drills and refinements in Day 2.
• Get valuable rest in between sessions, ensuring you come back fresh and ready to train.
• Absorb feedback, reflect on your practice, and return with new insights for Day 2.

Two days of focused training allow for a more immersive experience, helping you make real progress in your handstand journey while minimizing fatigue. Whether you choose to attend one day or both, you’ll leave the workshop with actionable skills and a clearer roadmap for ongoing practice.

Who Is This For?

Beginners

This session is for those new to handstands or looking to develop a solid foundation.

• You do not need to be able to hold a freestanding handstand.
• Requirement: You should be able to kick up to the wall and hold for at least 10 – 30 seconds.

Intermediate

This session is for those with an existing handstand practice who want to refine technique and explore advanced shapes.

• Requirement: You should be able to:
  • Kick up into a handstand and hold away from the wall.
  • Hold a controlled chest-to-wall handstand with proper alignment.

Meet the Coaches

Sainaa

Founder of the London School of Handbalance, Sainaa was born in Mongolia in 1972. After excelling as an elite gymnast and winning the national championship for two consecutive years, he retired at 18 and became a multi-skilled circus performer. Touring globally with renowned circuses, Sainaa specialized in tumbling, hand balancing, and trapeze.

In the early 2000s, his focus shifted to teaching, and since 2004 he has been a key instructor at the UK’s National Centre for Circus Arts, where he trains degree students in handstands and acrobatics. Sainaa’s wealth of experience and deep understanding of handbalancing techniques make him one of the most sought-after handstand coaches in the UK.

Natalie Fisher

A passionate handstand enthusiast and founder of The Handstand Movement, Natalie has been helping people get upside down since launching the movement in April 2020. She began in-person coaching in May 2021 and has since worked with students of all levels to build strength, confidence, and handstand fundamentals.

Natalie’s dedication to sharing her love for handstands is evident in her coaching style. She will be assisting Sainaa throughout the weekend, offering additional support and guidance to help every participant achieve their goals.

Schedule

🗓️ Day 1: Saturday, 3rd May 2025

• Beginners: ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Intermediate: ⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🗓️ Day 2: Sunday, 4th May 2025

• Beginners: ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Intermediate: ⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Pricing

• Beginners (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM):
  • £70 for 1 day
  • £135 for 2 days
• Intermediate (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM):
  • £80 for 1 day
  • £155 for 2 days

Location

Space at the Mill
Unit 2, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Manchester M3 7BD

A bright and airy space in the heart of Manchester, perfect for focused, high-energy training sessions.