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The Mobility Series: Handstands, Backbends and Splits with John Lizcano

22 - 24 May 2026

PURE Yoga Asia Square 

 

About the Workshops

This 3-day immersion introduces the Find & Fix Mobility Method™ a smart, structured approach that blends yoga, modern mobility science, and hand-balancing principles to create real, lasting change in the body.

Rather than simply stretching or repeatedly drilling shapes, participants learn how to identify their personal mobility limitations, understand why certain poses or skills feel restricted, and apply targeted, intelligent mobility strategies to unlock strength, control, and freedom of movement—safely and sustainably.

Who it is for:

● Yoga practitioners and teachers

● Handstand and arm-balance practitioners

● Movement educators, dancers, calisthenics or fitness professionals

● Dedicated students wanting deeper body understanding

What participants will experience:

● Practical mobility assessments

● Applied mobility drills directly connected to yoga and skills

● Intelligent sequencing instead of random flexibility work

● Clear distinctions between mobility vs flexibility vs control

 

About the Teacher

John Lizcano (@john_urbanyoga) is an international yoga teacher and movement educator based in Bangkok, known for integrating biomechanics, joint-focused mobility, and intelligent sequencing into contemporary yoga practice. He is an FRC® & FRA® Mobility Specialist and brings a gymnastics background and handbalancing techniques to his teaching, refining strength, alignment, and active flexibility through clear progressions that prioritize longevity.

After teaching across multiple countries and working with a wide range of bodies and movement backgrounds, John recognized that lasting progress comes from understanding individual structure and needs, not forcing one method onto everyone. This led him to develop an assessment-led approach that helps practitioners identify their specific mobility limitations, refine movement mechanics, and apply targeted strategies to improve capacity in the shoulders, hips, and spine without sacrificing flow.

John has taught classes, workshops, and trainings internationally across China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Spain and is excited to bring his method to Singapore, offering a workshop designed to upgrade both personal practice and teaching skills through precise, sustainable movement.

 

Schedule

PURE Yoga Asia Square

22 May Fri
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Masterclass: Intelligent Flow Mobility Foundations
This opening session introduces the principles behind modern mobility training and how it differs from traditional flexibility work. Through guided drills using bands, blocks, and bodyweight resistance, students will experience how small structural adjustments immediately change range and control.

This session builds the lens through which the rest of the weekend will be understood.


23 May Sat
9:30am - 12:30pm
Handstand Diagnostics & Shoulder Intelligence
Handstands are not just a strength skill; they are a mobility skill expressed under load. This session dives deep into the alignment and proprioception needed to hold a handstand. Participants will find out why their handstand progression feels stuck, where they lack strength and where the limitation really is in their bodies. 
23 May Sat
2pm - 5pm 
Intelligent Programming for Handstand Progression
Once limitations are identified, we build solutions. This session focuses on designing mobility drills based on previous assessment findings. Participants will develop a structured handstand mobility sequence tailored to their body -- no random drills, no guesswork. This is a reputable system for long-term progression. 

24 May Sun
9:30am - 12:30pm
Backbends, Spinal Mechanics & Hip Extension
Participants will learn how to protect the lumbar spine while increasing usable range. They will asses things such as segmental spinal mobility, active vs passive lumbar extension, hip flexor strength at long length, glute engagement in extension and anterior chain control. 
24 May Sun
2pm - 5pm 
Active Flexibility & Split Mechanics
Splits are not passive shapes — they are strength expressions at long muscle lengths. The final session integrates hamstring and hip flexor functional assessment, as well as internal and external rotation influence on split depth. Learn how to program splits safely into a yoga or mobility practice. 

Fees

  PURE MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS

Early-Bird / Regular Price Early-Bird/ Regular Price 
Full Program (14hrs Fri - Sun) $522 / $580 $567*/ $630*
Drop-In (2hrs Fri) $145 $165
Drop-In (3hrs Sat/Sun) $180 / $200 $198 / $220

*Non-members that sign up for the full program will receive complimentary 3 Day Pass visit to PURE Yoga/Fitness Asia Square. Please email events.sg@pure-international.com to activate pass. 

Early-Bird Pricing ends 30 April 2026. 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • This event is open for registration to Public and PURE members.
  • No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting from 15 May 2026.
  • All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund. 
  • PURE bears no responsibility for any missed sessions. No refunds or makeup sessions will be provided.
  • PURE reserves the right to modify the event schedule, content, or venue. Participants will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
  • If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail.

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Discounted pricing will be reflected upon checkout. 

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