Hi folks! My name is Handstandy (Andy), a Northern hand balancing enthusiast, self-taught and passionate about sharing the art of handstand. Aiming to develop the hand balancing scene up north, one handstand at a time. So let’s flip some perspectives and defy some gravity together.
Our workshop will be divided into 2 halves. The first focussing on the foundations, what a handstand actually is with some specific conditioning and how/when to use the wall.
Then after a good 15min coffee (and wrist) break we’ll kick things up a gear with a free standing entry and spotting practice wherein you’ll work in alternating pairs at a higher tempo through a designed practice routine, which really boosted my practice, and followed with some endurance.
My aim here is to encourage you to progressively gain confidence in a less comfortable scenario and take a tried and tested method of practice with you to grant you a direction in your individual practice.
I’m really looking forward to this and see you there!
Deepen your backbend practice by regulating your nervous systems.
As much as I love the aesthetic of backbends, our physical’s restriction (rigidity) whispers a deeper tale. Our body acts a conduit of unexpressed emotions. The way we breathe tells a lot (esp. in backbends), when we learn to gaze upon the unseen weights we carry, we learn what part of us that we are protecting and resisting ☺️ .
My intention is for you to feel lighter holistically, to have the tools to tune into your heart, and to have FUN. 🤸🏻♀️
Open-level: Fundamental of Backbends.
30-min lecture
2.5-hour practice
By understanding how our autonomic nervous system responds to stress and trauma, we can create a safe and supportive environment to explore deeper into our physical experiences.
Get ready to experience the transformative power of your heart opening with ease. ❤️
Yoga and Reiki Workshop Hosted by Sophie and Vicky
Saturday 28 September 2.30 – 5pm
A blissful 2.5 hours combining the magic of Restorative Yoga and Reiki beautifully blended together creating the most wonderful experience of inner and tranquil peace.
A journey through the chakras, offering you a little reset, recharge, restoration and relaxation.
Reiki - comes from the Japanese words "rei", meaning universal and "ki", meaning life energy. During Reiki you will receive a gentle touch or hands hovering just above you to help guide the energy flow throughout your body, promoting balance, healing and relaxation.
What’s included:
· Herbal Tea and Saging on arrival
· Gentle movement and breath work to help you ground and turn inward closing off the outside world.
Restorative Yoga (holding each pose for a few minutes and using the props to help you deeply relax and allowing the body to nurture and nourish). During the poses you will receive hands on or hands above body Reiki healing energy.
Yummy Savasana Relaxation - with optional mini acu point head massage
Crystal Gift (which we will use during our session)
Herbal tea to end
Suitable whether you are new to Yoga / Reiki or both*.
All equipment provided in the beautiful sanctuary of the studio, please bring water and an eye pillow if you have one.
*unfortunately not suitable if you are in your first trimester
Gift yourself the time to slow down, fill up your cups , restore and reset - you will leave floating, feeling a little lighter, shining a little brighter and with a spring in your step and a little more love in your heart.
Join Anna for a 3 hour rocket “BBQ” practice working through the entire Rocket 3 sequence and more! It will be a fun, playful, creative afternoon to work the body ("grill" the muscles by building a lot of heat!) and uplift the mind.
This powerful practice will challenge and empower you, make you laugh and make you sweat!
Including:
-Pranayama
-Kriyas
-Binds
-Inversions
-Backbends
-A deep, long savasana and meditation to ground
Some experience in Vinyasa, Ashtanga or Rocket yoga is recommended for this workshop.
• 16th of November
• 1pm - 3.30pm
• Learn to purify the 350,000 psychic channels
• Increase concentration and imagination
• Strengthen your personal aura (only defence against psychic attacks)
• Increase your psychic abilities
• Help ones desires and goals become reality
• Vegetation or vegan diet recommended
• Waiver to be signed
• Not for beginners, please email us for any further queries
Experience a healing, deep relaxation like never before.
Enjoy this magical journey by tapping into our alpha and theta brain wavelengths. We will be practicing holotropic breathwork, and restorative Yoga Nidra with an immersive sound experience from the alchemy crystal bowls, handpan and other high vibrational instruments.
With the sound vibration, we shake off any stagnant energy that we subconsciously hold onto, the ‘deeper’ part of us where no amount of physical practice can release the tension.
2025 DATES: 29TH MARCH TO 5TH APRIL & 18TH TO 25TH OCTOBER
Enjoy 7 nights in our secluded retreat nestled neatly into the Corgas Bravas hillside, Wild View Retreat is defined by its spectacular uninterrupted 360° views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains, a Zona De Intervenção Florestal protected for its natural beauty and famous Portuguese cortiça (cork) trees.
There are no cars, no roads, no buildings, no neighbours. Nothing but wilderness and nature. Nothing to hear but the birds and the wind. Nothing to do but restore and relax the body, mind and soul.
A highly experienced and deeply committed gong practitioner/sound healer, Martyn will again be holding space for us.
We will begin the session with an hour of Yin. Encouraging members to welcome themselves and their bodies into the space, slowing down and releasing ready for the cleansing power of the gongs.
Snuggled under blankets and supported by bolsters we will then be treated to a sound bath by Martyn.
This experience can be A moment in your life that is yours and yours alone. An entirely unique, physical experience of sound and vibration in your whole body. An incomparable, personal journey that is beyond words or description
A timeless space in which physical, mental, emotional and spiritual blockages are worked upon. An invitation to open up and remember who you are, here and now.
An opportunity to just ‘be’.
At the end of the session we will be welcoming members for a warm drink in our refresh space.
29TH MARCH TO 5TH APRIL & 18TH TO 25TH OCTOBER 2025
Enjoy 7 nights in our secluded retreat nestled neatly into the Corgas Bravas hillside, Wild View Retreat is defined by its spectacular uninterrupted 360° views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains, a Zona De Intervenção Florestal protected for its natural beauty and famous Portuguese cortiça (cork) trees.
There are no cars, no roads, no buildings, no neighbours. Nothing but wilderness and nature. Nothing to hear but the birds and the wind. Nothing to do but restore and relax the body, mind and soul.
A highly experienced and deeply committed gong practitioner/sound healer, Martyn will again be holding space for us.
We will begin the session with an hour of Yin. Encouraging members to welcome themselves and their bodies into the space, slowing down and releasing ready for the cleansing power of the gongs.
Snuggled under blankets and supported by bolsters we will then be treated to a sound bath by Martyn.
This experience can be A moment in your life that is yours and yours alone. An entirely unique, physical experience of sound and vibration in your whole body. An incomparable, personal journey that is beyond words or description
A timeless space in which physical, mental, emotional and spiritual blockages are worked upon. An invitation to open up and remember who you are, here and now.
An opportunity to just ‘be’.
At the end of the session we will be welcoming members for a warm drink in our refresh space.
