Get All The Skills and Support You Need to Finally Master the Handstand
FREE TRIAL CLASSES AVAILABLE BELOW…
If you’ve always wanted to do a handstand then this is the course for you!
I believe everyone has the potential to achieve a handstand if they want to. The issue is that most people don’t know where to start so they see slow progress or none at all.
This 8-week intensive course on handstands for beginners will give you the exact tools, protocols, frameworks and systems you need on handstands so you’ll fast track your progress to the elusive freestanding handstand!
Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about the course:
Mobility Restrictions - Assess the mobility and capacity the major joints involved in a handstand so you know where to spend your time in your programme (+ protocols and drills to work on identified restrictions)
The Wall as Your Friend - Using a wall at the beginning of your handstand journey to build confidence on your hands and balancing (+ protocols and drills)
Conquering Fear - How to build confidence and address the fear of falling as it comes up throughout the handstand journey
Drills, Drills and More Drills - Instead of just chucking your body up in the air and hoping for the best I’ll give you the exact protocols and drills you should be doing for the specific issues you may have when it comes to finding balance in a handstand - THIS IS THE KEY TO MAKING PROGRESS WITH YOUR HANDSTANDS!!!!!
Handstand Theory - I’ll present some of the theory behind the perfect handstand so you experience them on a practical and theoretical level, really solidifying the knowledge gained from this course.
Handstand Training Sessions - Across the 8 weeks, you’ll be given “homework” in the form of handstand training sessions to be completed outside of our regular classes . You’ll get videos, notes on each drill and week by week progressions to get you to your first freestanding handstand in no time - THIS ALONE IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!!!!!
Comprehensive Handstand Warm Up - What you should be focusing on so your body is ready for a handstand focused session
Your Starting Point - Assess your current level as a practitioner so you know what protocols and drills you need to focus on
Handstand Alignment - How to align the body so keeping balance is easy during a handstand (+ protocols and drills to improve alignment)
Topics We’ll Cover:
Details About the Course
Free Trial Classes
To help give you a better idea of the course and what we’ll be covering I’m offering Free Trial Classes on the below dates.
You’re welcome to come to class provided you are interested in joining the course during the proposed dates!
Book a Free Trial Class by scrolling down to the booking calendar and find a date that suits.
Dates & Times of the Full course
The official start date of the course is Monday May 13th. We’ll do every Monday from 6-7pm until our final class on Monday July 1st.
Location
The course will take place in the amazing Perfect Theatre just above Bray Bowl in Bray, Wicklow.
Price
With there being a limited number of classes and depending on your availability, I’m offering various packages depending on whether students want to just attend in-person classes AND/OR organise private access with me where I assign personalised practice sessions to be completed in your own time.
There are also added bonuses for those who commit to longer term packages!
This is something we can discuss in more detail to find the best option that suits you and your needs.
Packages start at just €20 per week!
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Some comments from people who have worked with me…
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Ollie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I wish I reached out to someone like you Ronan, years and years ago when I first had these issues. If I had addressed them back then, I wouldn't have had surgery on my shoulder and just hacked some of my shoulder off. I wouldn't have wasted the last 3-years in and out of training with injury.
I think my biggest achievement is actually building the confidence back up to actually going to the gym and performing these exercises that I used to stay well away from because you know, they used to cause me a lot of problems. So I think that's been the game-changing thing for me. Not just confidence, you know, actually gaining the mobility and the strength to actually perform these exercises that I want to but couldn't do.”
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Peter ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I was playing football and I could see a slight improvement on the range of motion and then it was like 8 weeks in, it was just like boom! I just felt like I just jumped from one point to the other point. I had no pain.
I was running faster than what I had ran in the year and a half. I was busting my gut for the whole hour. I actually felt like I could go longer, whereas before it was half an hour, I was like this needs to be over.
So vast improvement!"
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Emma ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I have no more problems with my feet and ankles. I used to have problems in the past with them when I started getting back into running after an injury but now I have no problems. When I'm running now I feel like I'm just stronger with my feet.
Put all your trust and confidence in Ronan. He'll help you through, all the way. He's always there to message you back. You can ask him anything and he'll answer you confidently as well. Even if you're struggling with something he'll adapt the exercise and adapt it to make it an individualised approach for you.”
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Connor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I've never felt such an improvement over such a short period of time.
Definitely feeling stronger. Feeling a lot better overall. Back pain is gone and probably stronger than it's ever been. Definitely have more mobility in my hips, which has been really beneficial for running. I feel like my running has improved. I'm a little bit faster, can go a little further."
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Rob ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I’m now comfortable getting back on the court. This is a really positive thing with team training starting in the next week. I'm feeling very comfortable with my ankles and my hips more specifically. I definitely see some space and some improvement so I know that when I'm training or when I'm playing my positions in the sports are going to be good. I'm going to be able to be a bit more agile again. These are the things that I'm looking forward to seeing once I get back to team training starting next week.”
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Dee ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I was learning that other areas of my body were weak that I didn't realise. When I started to get stronger, it was like a light switch went off and my body kind of just seemed to get stronger, quicker. I started to move more fluidly. My shoulder issue cleared up quickly. And then my hip gradually started to get to the point where the pain started to decrease and even the movement there was much better.”
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Anna-Claire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Physically, I can wake up in the morning now and jump out of bed and not feel like a granny. Which is pretty basic but it's a lovely feeling. My shoulder used to click every time I moved it. Now it's just so much better. The range on my ankle was another complaint I had like I wasn't able to run down the stairs. I can run a 5K now and it doesn't absolutely blow up. So they're huge tangible things that have completely changed.”
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Leonie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I think the time taken to explain each movement is unique. The different views and the calm approach makes it more effective. I thought the intro videos were great. Once you do a class the level of information bring you closer to what the aim is. They are thorough and thoughtful. In fact for these types of exercises more information is better. I did the shoulder class yesterday and today I can close my hands together behind my back!
Your level of knowledge and instruction is super. You guys are great at what you do and this is a great service to add to what you already do. I wouldn't have thought it would be something I would be into or benefit from until I hurt my hip/back but honestly it was a miracle. Sell the miracle!"
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Philip ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"I felt just very tight all over. Got really big into triathlon this year and felt really fit but I didn't do any mobility to complement it (other than basic enough stretching). This year I started stretching a lot, I realise now that it wasn't really improving my mobility. Previously I did yoga which was relaxing but never really felt like I was improving.
I felt really relaxed at the end of the sessions - probably from the breathing exercises. I was able to fit a class in whenever I had a free hour which was great. Working from home at the moment and I was able to squeeze one in at lunch - and knowing it was going to be a good beneficial session not some random Youtube video or session made up myself. The flexibility of being able to do it whenever you want at whichever intensity you feel you can do Is great. Everything was completely new to me so I felt like I learned a lot too.
I had been doing the CARS routine for a week as you suggest and felt like I had a head start. I thought the cues were excellent and you always managed to say a cue whenever a doubt about the movement entered my mind.
You'll learn a lot and really feel the difference by the end of the programme."
FAQs
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After working with people in-person via private sessions, small groups, workshops and online, I’ve been able to identify the physical and mental limitations people have when working towards a handstand.
I’m confident I can take anyone through the course who’s willing to put in the time and effort.
We’ll focus on building a strong foundation from the very start of the course so you have the adequate strength, mobility and conditioning needed for handstands. We’ll also address subtopics like fear, optimal alignment for a handstand, stacking the body, limiting beliefs when it comes to handstands and many more. I’ll give you all the tools, trainings, systems, movements and support you could ever need to get a handstand.
I want to help you build a sustainable, healthy and life-long relationship with body and mind.
So even though the course is 8 weeks in length, you’ll get a lifetime of value to help you get your fist handstand!
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This kind of goal will obviously take some time to achieve. I don’t know what your current background is like and what things you can currently do. But I’ve built the course with this point in mind so we give adequate time to the basics and set some objectives to hit before moving onto the next phase of the course. If you hit the set objectives, you get to move through so e of the practical material a little quicker because you have the base of work required for the next phase.
If you don’t hit the objectives you continue with the assigned movements for that phase, getting help and support from me along the way. It just may take some people a little longer to hit these objectives than others.
Think about it this way, if you have loads of experience with acrobatics and similar fields, you’ll probably advance through quicker. If you’ve never spent any time on your hands, it’ll take a bit longer to reach the physical objectives for each phase.
Keep in mind that progress is progress regardless of the speed. You’re still going to feel a physical change in the body and a shift in what you thought was possible mentally as you work your way through the course.
No material will be kept from you if you don’t hit the objectives and you’ll still get support from me in classes and outside of the course. -
I’ve built the homework sessions to fit your life rather than your life fit the sessions. I give recommendations based on the the amount of time you have available and your level of experience. This could be anywhere from 2-4 sessions per week, lasting anywhere from 30-90 minutes. It’s all customisable to you and your needs.
Your very first week may take a little longer, just because you have to get used to all the new material. But the weeks following are much more predictable as you gain familiarity with the movements and what you have to do each week.
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Yes! Don’t worry, we build a foundation specific to handstands. I’ll help you get stronger and more mobile on top of addressing restrictions in the body.
All the movements have different levels of regressions/progressions so you can complete a full session no matter what level you’re at.
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If it’s a very recent injury, you’re best going to see someone in-person to assess the injury. Preferably a Physiotherapist with some form of sporting background that will be able to help you modify your training.
If it’s a severe injury and you’re in a high degree of pain then I would recommend seeing a Doctor.
If you’re currently very inactive and the injury is more of a chronic, low-grade issue then it’s very likely that some form of light activity will help with the issue. Ideally you wouldn’t go too intense right away in order to assess how the issue responds to the new training stimulus.
I aim to build your strength and mobility within the first phase of the course so this will likely have a positive effect. There’s a full body warm up for each session to prepare the major joints and tissues for the work ahead. There are regressions given for most movements so there’s always an option for you to perform on the day. I also advise you to record yourself performing some of the movements and send them over to me in the WhatsApp group for feedback. We focus on performing all movements with quality to reduce the likelihood of injury throughout the course.
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Yes! I’ve built the course in a way that you have the ability to fit it around your current training.
I still give a minimum requirement so that you will start to see some progress in the handstand. There’s just a certain amount of work you have to do to move the needle with anything. Spread yourself too thin and nothing will progress.
I have to imagine that handstands are one of your priorities when it comes to your training so as long as you can dedicate at least 30 minutes, 2x per week, you should be fine.
I have trainings specifically to help you with organising the course around your life.
Bear in mind that the course and its material will also benefit you in your current training as we focus on the fundamentals of the human body and mind.
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Handstands are not the end goal for me. Personally, I do acrobatic movements in my practice and handstands are there to aid my ability to balance and feel where my body is when I’m upside down. Handstands have been a great teacher of patience in my practice and anyone who has achieved a handstand will say the same thing. You will be confronted with irritation, frustration and impatience in a very unique way and learning to manage this in your practice can bring many pearls of wisdom.