Handstands with Dave Davy
Overcoming Fear Workshop
January 7th + 8th Workshop
This workshop is specifically designed for people for whom fear is the big thing stopping them from learning the handstand. In this speciality workshop we will be addressing the 3 starting 'Stepping Stones' to begin the handstand journey. These stepping stones are: 1) Being able to handstand close to the wall without leaning all your weight on it. 2) Being able to kick up to a wall. 3) Being able to kick up in the middle of a room and be able to fall out safely. We will also be doing work to build general confidence and comfort with being upside down, as well as briefly touching on the headstand and should stand.
Location: Thornbury Calisthenics, 2/1B Matisi Street, Thornbury 3071
Date: 7th and 8th of January 2023
Time: 11:30pm - 1:30pm (each day). Total 4 hours
Cost: $150 per person
What to Bring: Comfortable Training Clothes
Maximum 10 people
FAQ
Q: Will we be learning the handstand technique here?
A: We will only be going through some initial basics, just enough to make sure that your shoulders are doing what they need to do to handstand safely. This workshop is specifically about overcoming the fear. The technique and skill of the handstand is the next stage of your handstand journey.
Q: I don't think my arms are strong enough to hold me up!
A: This is the first thing we will be working on – making sure that you have enough stability in your arms to be able to hold your weight in a handstand
Q: Will I be able to handstand fear free at the end of the weekend?
A: Different people learn at different speeds, and if at the end of the workshop you still have a fear of handstands, you will be taking home the direction and strategy that you will need to overcome it as well as things to practice to help you overcome it
Q: Are there any prerequisites that I need to have?
A: Simply being able to hold a plank on your hands and feet for 20s will be enough to get started.
Q: What if I want to come but the workshop is sold out?
A: If we get a significant overflow – I will look to run another one either on the same day, or the following weekend.