Workshop Handstand Exploration with Alex Perez May 11th

Tackling the elusive handstand doesn’t just require technical understanding, it also takes the capacity to feel and connect to a sense of ease.

Through the first part of this workshop, you will become familiar on a deep physical measure with the role of the fingers, wrists, shoulders, core and legs. Alex will then introduce his three pillars method to handstand success. You will learn how to most effectively enter a handstand and how to fall out of it. Solo, wall and partner work will be explored, so that balance goes from being a mere concept to a fully embodied experience.

Finally, Alex will show you how challenging the simple straight handstand with various shapes and transitions can help us find ease and a sense of comfort in our practice.

Alex’s teaching is a combination of many styles, uniquely constructed for you to experience the right balance of openness, focus and playfulness. Expect some chanting, sweat, laughter and a few upside down moments.

Alex is a yoga teacher and a licensed medical doctor. 

Over the course of his apprenticeship, Alex developed his own way of teaching yoga, a non-rigid and modern form based on a scientific understanding of movement and of the body. His classes contain elements from many styles of yoga along with his unique touch of creativity and play. 

Alex uses his profound anatomical and physiological knowledge to adapt his guidance to the unique physiognomy of each of his students, herewith creating a safe environment for all to freely express their body wisdom through movement. 

Alex teaches workshops, trainings and festivals internationally. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany.