handstand camp
Intensive retreat dedicated to the detailed and in-depth study of the handstand with Darina Yahorava
January 16-23, 2027
Thailand
Full week of the intermediate level handstand training in Thailand, Phuket
This retreat is for those who hold their handstand practice to a high standard — and want to go beyond simply being upside down.
We’ll work on precise alignment, identify inefficient movement patterns, and replace them with more effective ones — helping you build a cleaner, stronger, and more technically refined handstand.
We’ll work on precise alignment, identify inefficient movement patterns, and replace them with more effective ones — helping you build a cleaner, stronger, and more technically refined handstand.
Our sessions will combine handstand-specific strength and conditioning, alignment drills, and gymnastics-based technique with theory and applied anatomy — giving you the tools to understand why certain positions work, where your limitations come from, and how to address them.
Come for the handstands!
Come for the handstands!
Darina
Video from Handstand Camp in Turkey, 2025
Training program:
- Handstand alignmentRefining the basic handstand shapes: straight, tuck and straddle.
- Entries & press preparationImproving jump-to-handstand technique and building the mobility, strength and control required for press handstands.
- Strength & conditioningHandstand-specific strength work combined with progressions for L-sit, tuck planche and V-sit.
- Shoulder control & stabilityDrills to develop shoulder-girdle isolation, stability and control for a stronger, more adaptable handstand.
- One-arm handstand preparationIntroducing more challenging two-arm variations — narrow grip, head-in positions and uneven hand placement — to develop the strength and control required for future one-arm work.
- Advanced handstand shapesExploring a variety of advanced shapes in both two-arm and one-arm handstands, including Mexican handstands, side bends, splits, and other variations.
Schedule:
- January 16 — Arrival & Check-inCheck-in day. No training sessions — time to settle in, relax and get ready for the week ahead.
- January 17−19 — Full Training DaysMorning training: 9:00—11:30 a.m.
Evening training: 4:00—6:00 p.m. - January 20 — Training & Free EveningMorning training: 9:00—11:30 a.m.
Free evening to rest, explore the island or enjoy the hotel. - January 21−22 — Full Training DaysMorning training: 9:00—11:30 a.m.
Evening training: 4:00—6:00 p.m. - January 23 — Final Training & Check-outMorning training: 8:00—10:00 a.m.
Check-out after training.
This Handstand Camp welcomes athletes from yoga, calisthenics, fitness, acrobatics and beyond — bringing together like-minded people who share the same passion for handstands.
Hotel
Amatara Welleisure Resort – Phuket, Thailand
Perched on a peaceful cape with panoramic views of the Andaman Sea, Amatara Welleisure Resort offers an inspiring and tranquil setting for focused handstand training.
With spacious practice areas, fresh sea air, and a calm, secluded environment, it’s an ideal place to deepen your training while enjoying breathtaking views and total peace of mind.
With spacious practice areas, fresh sea air, and a calm, secluded environment, it’s an ideal place to deepen your training while enjoying breathtaking views and total peace of mind.
Training hall
Classes will be held in a beautiful, spacious and comfortable, well-air-conditioned hall.
Classes will be held in a beautiful, spacious and comfortable, well-air-conditioned hall.
Meals
Daily buffet breakfast
A wide selection of European and traditional Thai dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
Daily buffet breakfast
A wide selection of European and traditional Thai dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
Darina Yahorava
Teacher at the retreat
Darina is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience and a dedicated passion for handstands.
She is the creator of the online course Handstand Base, and has successfully led in-person workshops across the UK, Portugal, Japan, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania. Through her clear instruction and thoughtful guidance, she has helped hundreds of students from around the world achieve their first handstand and build a solid foundation for further progress.
Darina’s teaching style blends precise alignment cues with intelligent conditioning techniques, allowing students to develop the strength, control, and confidence essential for a graceful and sustainable handstand practice.
She is the creator of the online course Handstand Base, and has successfully led in-person workshops across the UK, Portugal, Japan, Turkey, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania. Through her clear instruction and thoughtful guidance, she has helped hundreds of students from around the world achieve their first handstand and build a solid foundation for further progress.
Darina’s teaching style blends precise alignment cues with intelligent conditioning techniques, allowing students to develop the strength, control, and confidence essential for a graceful and sustainable handstand practice.
Price and rooms
✅ Your registration will be confirmed and your spot reserved only after a € 500 deposit has been received.
1️⃣ Price per person
ℹ️ Deposit and Cancellation Policy
1️⃣ Price per person
ℹ️ Deposit and Cancellation Policy
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Shared Accommodation. Women only
Stay in a beautiful shared room with another participant — a great option for connection and community, while still enjoying plenty of space and comfort. Each guest has their own bed, a shared private bathroom.
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What’s included:
- 7 days of intensive handstand training with Darina
- 7 nights (8 days) at Amatara Wellness Resort
- Daily buffet breakfastA wide selection of European and traditional Thai dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.
- 3 group dinners at the hotelThree restaurant-style dinners together as a group. On other evenings, you’ll be free to explore the wide variety of local restaurants and cafés nearby.
- Full access to the hotel’s swimming pools and fitness center
- 15% discount on spa treatmentsApplicable to treatments from the spa à la carte menu.
What’s not included:
- Flights.
- Airport transfers to and from the hotelHotel-arranged transfer options: THB 1,400 per car for a private local taxi (up to 4 guests) or THB 2,500 per car for a Toyota Alphard (up to 2 guests), one way. Taxes and charges included.
- Optional activities and excursions outside the hotel
- Additional food and drinksAny meals, snacks and beverages outside the daily breakfast and three included group dinners
- Travel insuranceTravel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended for all participants.
FAQ
Payment Terms
Your registration will be confirmed and your spot reserved only after a € 500 deposit has been received.
For your convenience, the remaining balance is split into two payments:
Deposit Refund Policy:
✅ By transferring the deposit, you automatically agree to these terms.
Your registration will be confirmed and your spot reserved only after a € 500 deposit has been received.
For your convenience, the remaining balance is split into two payments:
- € 1500 due by 15th November 2026
- Final remaining balance due by 14th December 2026
Deposit Refund Policy:
- The € 500 deposit is non-refundable.
- After 14th December the second deposit (€ 1,500) is also non-refundable in case of cancellation or inability to attend for any reason.
✅ By transferring the deposit, you automatically agree to these terms.
- Regular personal handstand practice combined with strength-based poses such as: planks, crow pose, tuck planche, L-sit and stalder;
- Ability to get into a bridge position with arms straightened at the elbows.
- Ability to touch the floor with your hands in a standing forward folds;
- Ability to jump up to the wall and hold a position near it for at least 30−40 seconds;
- No recent injuries to the wrists or shoulder joints, and no medical contraindications to intense physical activity.
* No need to be able to press to handstand as well as the perfect alignment is not required — we will work on it during this camp.
Fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
- January 16, 2027 — ideally arrive by 2:00 PM.
- January 23, 2027 — ideally depart after 5:00 PM.
If you book a single room, you have the option to bring your partner, a family member, or a child. In case you want to bring an adult non-participant partner with you, you will only need to pay extra 2.500 THB per night (17.500 THB 7 nights) to the hotel on the check-in day.
That price includes day bed set up and breakfast.
Child Policy
• Child (4−12 years old) requires additional bed set up charged at THB 1,250.-net per night with breakfast.
• Complimentary baby cot set-up and breakfast for below 4 years old infant.
That price includes day bed set up and breakfast.
Child Policy
• Child (4−12 years old) requires additional bed set up charged at THB 1,250.-net per night with breakfast.
• Complimentary baby cot set-up and breakfast for below 4 years old infant.
Contacts
DARINYOGA LTD
Company number: 16275220
HANDSTAND CAMP WITH DARINA YAHORAVA
Company number: 16275220
HANDSTAND CAMP WITH DARINA YAHORAVA
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Minimum Requirements for Effective Participation:
- Regular personal handstand practice combined with strength-based poses such as: planks, crow pose, tuck planche, L-sit and stalder;
- Ability to get into a bridge position with arms straightened at the elbows.
- Ability to touch the floor with your hands in a standing forward folds;
- Ability to jump up to the wall and hold a position near it for at least 30−40 seconds;
- No recent injuries to the wrists or shoulder joints, and no medical contraindications to intense physical activity.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy
Payment Terms
Your registration will be confirmed and your spot reserved only after a € 500 deposit has been received.
For your convenience, the remaining balance is split into two payments:
Deposit & Refund Policy
✅ By transferring the deposit, you automatically agree to these terms.
Your registration will be confirmed and your spot reserved only after a € 500 deposit has been received.
For your convenience, the remaining balance is split into two payments:
- € 1500 due by 15th November 2026
- Final remaining balance due by 14th December 2026
Deposit & Refund Policy
- The € 500 deposit is non-refundable.
- After 14th December the second deposit (€ 1,500) is also non-refundable in case of cancellation or inability to attend for any reason.
✅ By transferring the deposit, you automatically agree to these terms.
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