Presented by Lise Kleistendorff

Circus Instructor & Handstand Artist

Handstand Initiation

  • From May 11 to June 1, 2025 (4-Class Series)

  • Sundays – 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM

  • Price: $160 + taxes (for the full series)

  • Studio Équilibre Vert Prana

  • 4365 Saint-Denis Street, Montreal

Handstand Workshop – All Levels

Dive into the fascinating world of hand balancing, a millennia-old circus discipline that’s more popular than ever today!

This workshop offers a progressive and accessible approach to this unique practice, blending strength, flexibility, precision, and focus. Handstands are a powerful tool for developing the upper body, improving posture, and sharpening body awareness through proprioception.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already familiar with the practice, you’ll learn the foundational techniques of two-arm alignment while building the physical condition required for a regular practice. Patience, consistency, and determination will be your best allies as you grow in a supportive and motivating environment.

A moment of personal challenge and playful exploration of your abilities!

This unique experience invites you to explore your body and mind through the art of handbalancing. In a safe and progressive environment, you’ll discover the strength, focus, and inner confidence needed to lift yourself—both physically and symbolically. A journey toward self-mastery, personal growth, and grounded presence.

Boosting Self-Confidence

Embrace the unknown and overcome the fear of falling to cultivate inner confidence and grounded presence.

Body–Mind Connection

Explore alignment and balance to deepen body awareness and enhance overall coordination.

 

Grounding and Lightness

Find stability within instability, cultivate calm amidst effort, and awaken a new sense of mental and physical lightness.

Guided by Lise Kleistendorff Circus Artist & Handstand Instructor

About Lise Kleistendorff Lise Kleistendorff is a young and passionate circus artist specializing in handbalancing. She began her training at the Centre Régional des Arts du Cirque de Lomme in France, in the preparatory program, before continuing at the École de Cirque de Québec, where she graduated in June 2024 with a focus on handstands.Handbalancing is her true passion, and she deeply enjoys sharing the knowledge she has acquired over the years with others who are eager to explore this unique discipline.Lise is also drawn to all forms of art that inspire her creative process. Curious by nature, she has a strong interest in science and the natural world, and enjoys the challenge of weaving these themes into her artistic work.

Presented by Lise Kleistendorff

Initiation Handstand

From May 11 to June 1, 2025 (4-Class Series)

Sundays – 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM

Price: $160 + taxes (for the full series)

Studio Équilibre Vert Prana

4365 Saint-Denis Street, Montreal