The Bangkok Handstand Festival is a one-day event dedicated to celebrating the art of hand balancing, the fun of being upside down, and fostering community connections. Our intention is to create a supportive environment where everyone can meet others, exchange ideas and learn from teachers and friends. The festival features a full day of workshops for everyone along with fun community activities.
Spaces are limited for this unique training and community gathering experience.
Tickets are in limited quantities. If we sell out before the final phase, you can join the waiting list. We accept WISE and local bank transfers.
All tickets are final and non-refundable. Once your registration is confirmed, it cannot be refunded under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend, you are responsible for selling your ticket to someone else or reaching out to us so we can help selling your tickets.
John Lizcano specialises in hand-balancing techniques, blending circus arts with yoga, contortion, and mobility training. As a yoga teacher with nearly a decade of experience, he deeply understands the body and the needs of those wanting to learn handstands. His unique method integrates strength, flexibility, and balance, combining advanced techniques with mindful practice. By merging disciplines, John guides his students to explore their full range of motion and master hand-balancing with control and confidence.
Hakim Azahar is an accomplished athlete and coach based in Thailand, specializing in Calisthenics, Handstands, and Strength Training. With over a decade of experience, he excels in bodyweight exercises and shares his expertise in strength training and hand balancing. His dedication to calisthenics has made him a recognized figure in the sport worldwide, with outstanding achievements and rankings in competitions, including being the "Champion in Southeast Asia Street Workout 2015," "Champion in Bench Press at the Asian Championship 2023," and holding the world record for the 90° Handstand Push-up on parallettes! Hakim has over 8 years coaching experience, is certified by the World Calisthenics Organization (WCO), and has led calisthenics seminars in both Thailand and Malaysia, working with clients worldwide.
May and Vesse both have a background in sports training, and their mutual passion for movement led them to partner acrobatics. Vesse grew up training parkour, becoming a skilled jumper and teacher, while May expanded her expertise to include various movement disciplines, such as partner acrobatics, yoga, and movement, with partner acrobatics resonating most deeply with her.
I first met Sunshine over a decade ago, back when I was spinning on the pole and she was leading yoga classes. Since then, our paths have crossed many times through calisthenics events, acro communities, and fitness classes. Sunshine has evolved into a martial arts enthusiast, and her passion for sharing her yoga practice has only grown. She continues to inspire others with her energy, dedication, and love for movement.
YogaSlackers Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández are lovers of movement. Limitations are a foreign concept to this teaching duo, as they spend their time traveling the world and fulfilling their dreams of being true modern-day nomads. What makes this couple truly exceptional is their joint ability to spark in their students the same passion that they share for movement, conscious communication, and attention to detail. Together, they create a playful, supportive, disciplined, and energetic environment in which learning comes naturally, and show their students that there is no limit to what they can achieve with a positive attitude and dedication. In fact, after taking enough of Sam and Raquel’s classes, “I can’t” may become as foreign of a concept to you as it is for the YogaSlackers.
Joh is a well-known straps and handstands coach and the founder of @hoyhoncircus in Bangkok. His passion for teaching shines through in his work as he continues to build and grow the circus arts community in the city. With a focus on inspiring circus artists, Joh shares his expertise and dedication with students of all levels. His commitment to both the art and the community has made Hoy Hon a vibrant space for learning and creativity.
Just like you, I am a little bit of everything I’ve encountered in life. My ethos is simple: lead with heart and do everything with love. My intention is to bring people together to share, learn, and be part of the experiences we create together. I founded @actacrobatics, where I teach and co-teach acrobatics-related skills such as handstands and partner acro, and I organize workshops and events, including acro camps and retreats. I founded and co-organized Thailand Acro Fest in 2023, and now I’m excited to bring you the first-ever Bangkok Handstand Festival to the community.
Located on Punna Withi Road, just an 8-minute drive from BTS Bang Chak station. The venue features an indoor studio area, a common space, and an outdoor area. During the event, we’ll use the indoor space for training, while the relaxing area will be set up for gathering, food, and the ice bath.
Facilities: Toilets, Bathrooms, Changing rooms. Parking is available in a nearby residence and is reserved exclusively for BHF participants.
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