Handstand Workshop with Gabi!

Gabriela Alexandra, Ashtanga yoga teacher and handstand aficionado, will teach the fundamentals of handstands in a fun and safe environment.

Explore handstands from an acrobatic and yogic perspective and learn smart handstand progressions, alignments cues, and exercise drills to make you stronger and move you forward on your handstand journey. So get ready to laugh and explore the world from a different perspective!

– reverses the effects of gravity, e.g. compression and shortening of the spine; – reverses flow of blood in legs and visceral regions aids in tissue regeneration; – stretches the abdomen and strengthens the shoulders, arms, and wrists; – promotes increased and reversed blood flow which energizes the mind and shifts the internal perspective and builds self confidence; – Increased blood flow is linked to stress release and reduced depression; – Specifically, this pose is associated with the crown chakra which affects mental clarity and awareness.

Gabriela has a love for movement and yoga. A traditional Ashtanga practitioner and avid “handstander” for the past four years, Gabi believes there is something sacred and magical that can be unlocked through inversions and that handstands play a big role in her youthful demeanor. Gabrielaʼs Ashtanga practice is her time for ritual and spirituality while handstands remind her to play and stay lighthearted. Both are equally important in her journey towards growth and development