UPSIDE DOWN WEEKEND
with Alessandro Di Quinzio
Levante Yoga Flow Studio

Two half-days dedicated to the world of inversions with Alessandro Di Quinzio, an internationally renowned hand balancer who travels across Italy sharing his practice and vision of movement.

This weekend is designed to offer you a full immersion into handstand work, with two distinct sessions:

• Saturday – Intro to Handstand: for those just starting out with inversions or looking to build a solid technical foundation.
• Sunday – Handstand Technique & Progressions: for those with prior experience who want to deepen their technical work, hold, balance, and more advanced variations.

A special opportunity to practice, connect, and flip your perspective… literally.

Limited to 16 spots max

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, around 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

BEGINNER LEVEL

Together, we will discover and explore all the technical aspects of the handstand.
We will fully analyze progressions, specific exercises, and mobility to
ensure a safe approach to this skill, avoiding plateaus and lack of progress.
We will address one of the most common issues for most people:
the fear of being upside down. You will understand why it’s important to work in the right
direction and in total safety.
If you already have a decent foundation, you can further improve your level and
start training all the variations, from Tuck to Straddle Handstand.
Topics covered in the course:

• THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL MOTIVATION
• WARM-UP AND STRETCHING
• SPECIFIC JOINT MOBILITY AND STRENGTHENING EXERCISES FOR WRISTS
AND SHOULDERS
• SPECIFIC PROPRIOCEPTION AND CORE STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
• THE THREE KEY PRINCIPLES FOR LEARNING THE HANDSTAND
ON ARMS
• SHOULDER ALIGNMENT AND STRENGTHENING
• HANDSTAND BIOMECHANICS (MOUNTING TECHNIQUE AND
COORDINATION)
• FINDING BALANCE WITH WALL SUPPORT
• LEARNING TO DISMOUNT AND FALL SAFELY
• TRAINING PROGRAMMING

This workshop will be useful for all enthusiasts, yoga and Pilates teachers, coaches,
athletes, and anyone who wants a complete program on this
topic.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, around 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED LEVEL

In this workshop, we will work in depth on perfecting the handstand line,
the press-to-handstand, and advanced skills, with a real focus on building specific strength
and intelligent load management.
The goal is not just to perform the press, but to develop a precise and efficient technique that
allows you to optimize effort and make the most of body levers, making the mount solid and
controlled over time, avoiding overload and plateaus.
This workshop is designed for those who:
• Maintain a stable free-standing handstand
• Are already working on Tuck and Straddle
• Are developing or want to develop the Press
• Want to understand how to program advanced work
TOPICS COVERED IN THE WORKSHOP

• Perfecting tuck, straddle, and “seven” mounts
• Transitions between different skills
• The importance of recoveries in handstand and how to activate them
• Mobility exercises to improve the line and make recoveries more effective
• Adapting handstand positions based on personal mobility levels
• Biomechanics of the press-to-handstand
• Specific strengthening to prepare and set up the press-to-handstand
• Progressions for developing the Press Handstand
• Common mistakes in the press-to-handstand and how to correct them

The goal of the workshop is to provide practical and immediately applicable tools to integrate
advanced work into your own programming, making your handstand more stable, efficient, and
mindful.

 

Who is Alessandro?

I am Alessandro Di Quinzio, a former Italian National Team gymnast with over 20 years of high-level experience
in artistic gymnastics.
After my competitive career, I continued my journey as a Federal Coach,
delving into biomechanics, programming, and technical development.
The handstand has always been at the center of my sporting and professional path.
Today, I am a Handstand Coach and Handbalancer, working with athletes and enthusiasts who want to
build a solid and mindful technique.
Over the years, I have trained and mentored hundreds of students, both online and in person.
I organize workshops, retreats, and events dedicated entirely to the practice and study of the handstand.
My goal is to help everyone develop a handstand that is strong, elegant, and sustainable over
time.

 

COSTS

1 WORKSHOP 50 EUROS

2 WORKSHOPS 90 EUROS

Terms and conditions

Course cancellation by the student
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to info@levanteyogaflow.it and verbal requests will not be considered.
Injuries and medical conditions before the course begins: In case of serious injury or medical conditions before the course begins, the Levanteyogaflow team will support you and find the best way to continue the course. You can still participate in sessions and modify poses or simply observe classes. If you are unable to attend the course in any way, we can offer you a refund minus 15% for administrative costs, after receiving a certificate from a qualified doctor.
Injuries and any medical condition after the course begins: in case of serious injury or any medical condition during the course, the Levante Yoga Flow team will support you and help you find the best way to continue the course. You can still participate in sessions and modify poses or simply observe classes. If you are unable to continue the course in any way, we can offer you a refund minus 15% for administrative costs, after receiving a certificate from a qualified doctor. Please note that we must be informed immediately to evaluate a refund.
If you leave the course for any reason unrelated to a medical condition after it begins, no refund or deferral will be granted.
Course cancellation by the Studio
In the unlikely event of extenuating circumstances, Levante Yoga Flow reserves the right to cancel the course at any time. If the course is canceled before it begins, the course may be rescheduled and, should students be unable to attend the new course, a 100% refund will be issued.
Course regulations:
Pets and children are not allowed at the course venue. Please refrain from bringing them, as we cannot guarantee access to the room and our team is unable to care for them during the course. No refund will be issued if this results in leaving the course.
In case of late arrival, entry may be denied, resulting in loss of part of the training and consequent inability to receive the certificate. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals.
Polite and respectful behavior towards staff, teachers, assistants, and other students is mandatory. Failure to comply with these rules may result in exclusion from the training program without the possibility of completing it, and no refunds will be issued.
Levante Yoga Flow reserves the right to make minor changes to the Terms and Conditions, structure, and training content. No refunds will be offered outside the specified terms.
By booking, you accept all Terms and Conditions.
Photography
Levante Yoga Flow reserves the right to photograph or film during the program and to use these images for our website and marketing purposes.

PLEASE NOTE

Registration applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full payment for the course must be made before the training begins