Handstands & Arm Balances
Supportive Small Group Community
6 Students per Handstand Class
Introduction to Arm Balance & Inversion Workshops
Introduction to Arm Balances
Learn to become stronger & overcome fear as we safely progress through the beginning mysteries of some of the most popular arm balances…the crow family, elephant trunk, eight limbed pose and firefly!
Workshop includes a full body warm up, skill development, playtime and a cool down stretch.
Recommended Pre-Reqs:
30 Second Plank & 10 Pushups from Knees
Saturday July 26, 2026
Play Studio Saskatoon
408 Ave C South, Saskatoon, SK
Introduction to Inversions
Begin your journey toward inversions poses and discover the playfulness in being upside-down! Together we will explore three different styles of headstands, forearmstand progressions and have an introduction to handstands!
Workshop includes a full body warm up, skill development, playtime and a cool down stretch.
Recommended Pre-Reqs:
30 Second Plank on Forearems & 10 Pushups from Knees
Saturday August 22, 2026
Play Studio Saskatoon
408 Ave C South, Saskatoon, SK
Building Foundations: Handstands I
Beginner Handstands develops the foundational skills for getting upside-down with the wall.
Each class includes a warm up, full body conditioning, skill building and a cool down.
Skill development includes:
* Strength & flexibility development for
wrists, shoulders and core
* Cartwheels, bailouts, wall walkups & kickups
* Overcoming fear & embracing challenge
Summer Session - ALL LEVELS
Mondays
July 6, 2026 to August 31, 2026
5:45PM TO 6:45PM
$180 for 9 week session
Play Studio Saskatoon
408 Ave C South
Finding Balance: Handstands II
Are you ready to get your handstand off the wall & into the middle of the room? This class is for you!
Skill development includes:
* Off the wall kickups & balance endurance
* Underbalance, overbalance drills
* Introduction to tuck & straddle shapes
* Active flexibility & strength skills building
* Celebrating success & learning from failure
Pre-Req Skills:
Controlled Kick up & Exit with Cartwheel Bail
30 second Wall Hold
Summer Session - ALL LEVELS
Mondays
July 6, 2026 to August 31, 2026
5:45PM TO 6:45PM
$180 for 9 week session
Play Studio Saskatoon
408 Ave C South
Explore Shape: Handstands III
Straddles, Tucks & Pikes add beauty, variation & control to your handbalancing practice. Discover how these shapes grow your handbalancing practice in new unique ways.
Skill development includes:
* Tuck, straddle & pike shape building
* Negative press exits from tuck, straddle & pike
* Active flexibility & compression drills
* Mindset: Tenacity & Determination
Pre-Req Skills:
20 Second Free Hold
1 Minute Wall Hold x 3 Reps
Summer Session - ALL LEVELS
Mondays
July 6, 2026 to August 31, 2026
5:45PM TO 6:45PM
$180 for 9 week session
Play Studio Saskatoon
408 Ave C South