A handstand class you are grouped for.
Ninety minutes at OverGravity Gymnastics in Shadwell with two coaches, Elliott Staley and Suryava. Never been upside down, already freestanding, or working towards one arm: you are grouped by level, so the hour and a half is spent on the next thing for you, not the next thing for the room.
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Who it is for
What a class is
Small groups, usually six to twelve people, so you are watched and corrected rather than following along at the back. Every drill has an easier and a harder version, so everyone works on the next thing for them.
All levels handstand class
Saturdays, 1:00 to 2:30pm, at OverGravity Gymnastics, Shadwell. Card or Apple Pay through Stripe, no account needed, with a confirmation and a reminder the day before by email.
Your coaches
Nearly a decade of handstand practice, from yoga, calisthenics and movement coaching. Coaches complete beginners through to one arm work.
Over eight years in gymnastics, training it and coaching it. A gymnast’s discipline: proper progressions and honest assessment.
Where
OverGravity, Shadwell. A proper gymnastics space, with plenty of wall and soft mats to come down on, changing rooms and a café to wait in. Arches 160 to 163, Sutton Street, London E1 0DB. Nearest stations: Shadwell (Overground and DLR) and Wapping. Open in Google Maps
From the last class
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google
Really enjoyed the handstand workshop with Elliott and Suryava. The group was small, only 6 or 7 people so had plenty of attention from the two coaches. Learned some new useful techniques to improve my handstands and am looking forward to the next workshop.Kate, Google review, September 2026
Elliott and Sav were great instructors, taking time to give individual feedback. I’m going to do the shoulder exercises they gave us to build up my shoulder strength.Diana, Google review, September 2026
Both great teachers with a lot of experience. Their their advice was great for all levels as they adjusted depending on the student. Also felt very safe in class.Anna, Google review, October 2026
Good to know
Do I need to be able to do a handstand already?
No. Complete beginners start at the wall and learn to kick up and come down safely. The class is grouped by level, from never been upside down to press and one arm work.
What should I wear and bring?
Normal training kit you can move in, and a water bottle. Bare feet or socks, no shoes on the mats. Bring your phone if you want your before and after clips.
How big are the groups?
Small, usually six to twelve people, with two coaches, so you get seen and corrected.
How do I pay?
Card or Apple Pay through Stripe when you book, on this site. No account and no login. You get a confirmation straight away and a reminder the day before, by email.
What if I need to cancel?
Up to 24 hours before, cancel and you are refunded, or move to another date for free. The link is in your confirmation email and your reminder. Inside 24 hours the place cannot be refilled, so it is not refunded.
Can I learn handstands online instead?
Yes. Online coaching starts from footage of how you train now, with your programme in the app and a video reply every two weeks showing what to change. There is also a free app, the Handstand Ladder, to start on your own.
Not sure a class is right?
The Handstand Ladder app has a free first stage with the drills we teach, filmed, and a one minute quiz that tells you where you are. Try it free. Or book a free 15 minute call and Elliott will tell you honestly where to start.