{"product_id":"handstands-backbends-workshop-a-gymnastics-based-approach-by-gregory-gan","title":"Handstands \u0026 Backbends Workshop: A Gymnastics-Based Approach by Gregory Gan","description":"\u003cp\u003e12 - 13 December 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10am - 12pm \/ 2pm - 4pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePURE Yoga Asia Square\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-SG\" class=\"TextRun SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003eAbout the Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003eTake your inversion and backbend practice beyond shapes and into true strength, control, and awareness. These two-day intensive blends gymnastics principles to help you build a stronger, safer, and more sustainable practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003eThrough progressive drills and clear instruction, you'll learn the mechanics of handstands and backbends, understanding how the shoulders, spine, core, ribs, and breath work together to create efficient movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003eGregory will address common limitations, improve body awareness, and give you practical tools you can continue to use long after the workshop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003eWhether you're working toward your first handstand or refining advanced skills, you'll leave with greater confidence, stability, and ease in your practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-SG\" class=\"TextRun SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003eAbout Greg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement has been at the heart of Gregory's life since he first stepped onto a gymnastics mat. After spending 15 years representing Singapore as a national gymnast and earning medals at the SEA Games, he transitioned his passion for movement into coaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 16 years of teaching experience and more than a decade specializing in hand balancing, contortion, and aerial arts, Gregory is dedicated to helping students move with strength, confidence, and control. His coaching emphasizes safe, progressive, and accessible techniques, empowering practitioners of all levels to build the mobility, body awareness, and resilience needed to master handstands, backbends, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003eSchedule \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Handstand - \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003eSaturday, 12 December \/ \u003cspan\u003e10am – 12pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild a strong foundation through progressive and safe techniques to create an efficient handstand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This workshop focuses on developing the strength, alignment, and body awareness needed to balance with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder mobility and mechanics for healthy overhead movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder strength, stability, and core engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper handstand alignment from hands to toes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight distribution and balance control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive drills to improve mobility, positioning, and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon technical mistakes and how to correct them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus Skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKick-ups\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight handstand balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSafe bail-outs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate Handstand- \u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229117170 BCX8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003eSaturday, 12 December \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2pm – 4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake your handstand practice to the next level by refining your balance, body awareness, and movement quality. Learn how to transition seamlessly between different handstand shapes while developing greater control through efficient gymnastics techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAble to kick up to the wall with control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable performing a safe handstand bail-out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder opening and active rib engagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlignment principles for different handstand shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance refinement through improved proprioception and vestibular awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape changes and handstand transitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntry techniques including kick-ups, straddle entries, and press handstands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced drills to improve consistency, efficiency, and confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePress handstand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuck handstand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraddle handstand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePike handstand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW32516147 BCX8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Backbends - Sunday, 13 December \/ \u003cspan\u003e10am – 12pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackbends are more than just flexibility. It is teaching your nervous system how to command your spine while adapting to that range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Learn how to move safely by combining breathwork, core engagement, and active mobility instead of relying on passive stretching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow each segment of the spine contributes to a healthy backbend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreathing techniques and core engagement to support and protect the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe difference between muscular stretching and neural tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to recognize common red flags and reduce injury risk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMobility and conditioning exercises for every section of the spine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus Skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWall Cat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Lunge Dropback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCobra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Dropback Progressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate Backbends - Sunday, 13 December \/ \u003cspan\u003e2pm – 4pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePrerequisite:\u003cspan\u003e Comfortable performing a full Wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelop the active strength, mobility, and body awareness needed for deeper backbends and introductory contortion skills. 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