Alona Zhuravel
Handstand Workshops with Alona Zhuravel
Join Alona Zhuravel for a breath-focused, technique-driven handstand experience designed to meet practitioners at two different levels of their journey. Both workshops emphasize her signature approach: inhale to prepare, exhale to move, using breath as the anchor for stability, control, and softness in every transition.
Beginner/Intermediate (more information about the levels below)
11 + 12 April, 2026
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 13:00
Intermediate/Advanced (more information about the levels below)
11 + 12 April, 2026
Saturday and Sunday 14:00 – 17:00
Prices
Both days: CHF 199.00
One day: CHF 119.00
Cancellation policy
Up to 10 days before the workshop: 50% refund / 10 days before the workshop: no refund.
The maximum number of participants is 15
Join Alona Zhuravel for a breath-focused, technique-driven handstand experience designed to meet practitioners at two different levels of their journey. Both workshops emphasize her signature approach: inhale to prepare, exhale to move, using breath as the anchor for stability, control, and softness in every transition.
Beginner/Intermediate (more information about the levels below)
11 + 12 April, 2026
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 13:00
Intermediate/Advanced (more information about the levels below)
11 + 12 April, 2026
Saturday and Sunday 14:00 – 17:00
Prices
Both days: CHF 199.00
One day: CHF 119.00
Cancellation policy
Up to 10 days before the workshop: 50% refund / 10 days before the workshop: no refund.
The maximum number of participants is 15
* After paying the workshop, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
About the Workshops
Beginner/Intermediate Workshop
This session builds comfort, confidence, and clarity in your handstand. We explore the foundations of balance through both wall-supported and free-standing drills, always guided by breath and body awareness.
Participants will work on:
• Effective kick-up mechanics (with or without the wall)
• Straddle, tuck, and full handstand entries
• Controlled shape changes and transitions
• Understanding where “heaviness” comes from and how to release it through breath
• Head-ins and balance coordination
Level requirement:
You should feel comfortable kicking up into a handstand—even if it’s next to the wall.
This session builds comfort, confidence, and clarity in your handstand. We explore the foundations of balance through both wall-supported and free-standing drills, always guided by breath and body awareness.
Participants will work on:
• Effective kick-up mechanics (with or without the wall)
• Straddle, tuck, and full handstand entries
• Controlled shape changes and transitions
• Understanding where “heaviness” comes from and how to release it through breath
• Head-ins and balance coordination
Level requirement:
You should feel comfortable kicking up into a handstand—even if it’s next to the wall.
Intermediate/Advanced Workshop
This workshop focuses on refinement, efficiency, and progression toward one-arm handstand work. We deepen the breath-led approach to create precision, lightness, and endurance in your balance.
Participants will work on:
• Becoming fully comfortable balancing on two hands
• Clean, intentional shape changes and transitions
• Developing the foundations and pathways toward one-arm handstands
• Recognizing and adjusting to micro-shifts using breath
• Alignment, structure, and reaction patterns essential for advanced control
Level requirement:
Participants should feel confident in a free-standing handstand and ready to explore more technical progressions.
This workshop focuses on refinement, efficiency, and progression toward one-arm handstand work. We deepen the breath-led approach to create precision, lightness, and endurance in your balance.
Participants will work on:
• Becoming fully comfortable balancing on two hands
• Clean, intentional shape changes and transitions
• Developing the foundations and pathways toward one-arm handstands
• Recognizing and adjusting to micro-shifts using breath
• Alignment, structure, and reaction patterns essential for advanced control
Level requirement:
Participants should feel confident in a free-standing handstand and ready to explore more technical progressions.
Alona Zhuravel
Born on the 30.05.1991
Professionally on stage since November 2001.
From 2001-2006 part of several “Circus Flic-Flac” Productions.
From 2007-2012 part of different variety, circus and theater productions in Europe, also participant of several circus festivals and special events.
From 2012-2016 main character and handbalancer in Cirque du Soleil’s “Varekai”.
2016-2019 handbalancer in Cirque du Soleil’s “Joya”
Born on the 30.05.1991
Professionally on stage since November 2001.
From 2001-2006 part of several “Circus Flic-Flac” Productions.
From 2007-2012 part of different variety, circus and theater productions in Europe, also participant of several circus festivals and special events.
From 2012-2016 main character and handbalancer in Cirque du Soleil’s “Varekai”.
2016-2019 handbalancer in Cirque du Soleil’s “Joya”
* After paying the workshop, you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
The Location
Laboratorium is an urban gym in the city of Zurich with a focus on calisthenics, handstand, functional training, mobility training and movement in general.
