Handstand Foundations
Your first handstand starts here
who is this for
This workshop is designed for beginners who want a clear and supportive entry into handstand practice.
If you’re unsure whether this is for you, see if any of the following resonate:
You’ve never practiced handstands before, or only dabbled.
You’re unsure if you have the shoulder or core strength yet.
You can hold a handstand on the wall briefly, but not away from it.
You can kick up, but feel hesitant or uneasy about falling.
You rely on the wall and want to build confidence and control in free space.
We’ll focus on building strength, alignment, balance, and confidence through clear progressions and supportive guidance.
No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
HOW WE APPROACH PRACTICE
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Proprioception & Alignment
Internal maps we use to navigate movement — helping us feel where we are in space and organize the body in relation to gravity and intention.
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Sensitivity
Ability to perceive subtle changes — in pressure, direction, or timing — allowing movement to respond and adjust in real time.Description goes here
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Balance
Balance is a core coordination ability that movement is built upon — in handstands, it becomes visible and trainable as we learn to organize the body around a shifting point of support.
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Strength & Conditioning
Develop the physical structure that supports movement — not just for power, but for resilience and adaptability across changing demands.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Dates & Time
Sunday, January 11, 2026
10:00–12:00
Location
Paragym
Rue de Bordeaux, Montréal
Format
In-person • Small group
Guided practice with attentive support
Duration
1 session • 120 minutes total
Choose your spot — limited places available.
Tickets
Early access price — 5 tickets
Standard price — available once early spots sell out
All sales are final. If something unexpected comes up, contact us and we’ll do our best to help.
Suitable for beginners — no prior experience required.
FAQ
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Handstands are more than a physical skill. They invite you to slow down, pay attention, and find steadiness while your body is challenged.
Balancing upside down brings awareness to habits like tension, hesitation, or fear — and offers a practical way to work with them rather than avoid them.
Through a playful but demanding practice, you build strength, coordination, focus, and confidence, while learning to stay present and grounded in unfamiliar situations.
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No prior experience is required.
The workshop is designed for people who are new to handstands or just starting out. We’ll begin with clear, accessible foundations and progress at a pace that feels supportive and manageable.
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Paragym
Exact Spot: Entry from cross street Masson - Bordeaux
Address: 5465 Rue de Bordeaux, Montréal, QC H2H 2P9
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Yes.
The practice is guided step by step, with spotting, wall support, and clear ways to exit safely.
Everything is introduced progressively, so confidence builds through experience rather than force.
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Yes.
We offer private coaching sessions tailored to your needs, current stage and goals.
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Absolutely.
You'll get individual feedback and new perspectives.
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The workshop will be taught in English and French depending on the group.
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Supportive, focused, and relaxed.
The atmosphere is calm and welcoming, with space to take your time, ask questions, and explore at your own pace.
We work seriously, but without pressure — balancing concentration with playfulness and respect for where each person is at..
who leads the practice
Toufic Geagea is the founder of Movement Circle Montreal and holds a BSc in Exercise Science.
His path began in sports, evolved through six years in fitness, and deepened with a growing love for improvisation and dance.
A pivotal moment came eight years ago when he encountered Ido Portal’s Movement Philosophy. This led him to further exploration and study with Marcello Palozzo in Austria, eventually joining the first cohort of the Human Movement Studies program.
Toufic has taught in diverse settings across Canada and Europe, sharing his approach with a wide range of communities—from structured facilities to experimental spaces.
Grounded in both academic study and lived experience, he continues to create spaces where movement becomes a path for connection, expression, and self-realization—a journey he walks alongside those he teaches.
