Where is London Handstand Academy based?

We coach in person at OverGravity in Shadwell, East London. We also offer fully online handstand coaching for students anywhere via video assessment and personalised programmes.

Do I need to be able to do a handstand already?

No. We coach complete beginners through to advanced practitioners. Beginners learn correct technique from day one — wrists, shoulders, alignment and entries — so you build a solid foundation without picking up bad habits.

How much does handstand coaching cost?

The Coaching Programme is £100 per month fully online — a personalised TrueCoach programme built from your videos, fortnightly video form-checks, and monthly plan updates. An optional in-person add-on (a monthly 60-minute session in London) brings it to £150 per month. A one-off 1-2-1 session is £80 for 60 minutes or £100 for 90 minutes, credited to your first month if you join within 14 days. A separate 1 Arm Specialist track (£300 per month) runs by waitlist application. A free 15-minute call is available for anyone unsure.

Can I get handstand coaching online?

Yes. Our online coaching programme is built around video footage of your current handstand. You receive a personalised programme with demo videos, then send progress footage for regular form checks and corrections.

London Handstand Academy | Expert Handstand Coaching in London

1-1 Coaching · In person in London or online

Coaching built
around you.

📍 In person at OverGravity · Shadwell, London

No generic plans. You send me videos of your training, and I build a programme around your level, your goals, and the exact sticking points holding you back — so every session has a purpose.

✓ Train in person at OverGravity, Shadwell — or fully online

✓ A plan specific to your goals, not a one-size-fits-all routine

✓ Form checks and progress reviews to keep you moving forward

The Coaching Programme £100/mo · +£50/mo in-person

The Process

How coaching
actually works.

A clear path from where you are now to where you want to be — here's exactly what happens.

Tell me where you're at

You fill in a detailed questionnaire about your training and share videos of your current handstand — so I can see your level, your strengths and what's holding you back.

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Onboarding call

A 1-1 video call to clarify your goal and set the focus for your first weeks — or, if you're local, an optional in-person session where we train together instead.

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I build your programme

A personalised plan in TrueCoach — clear video drills, sets and reps, and the exact order to follow. Every drill has a demo so you're never guessing.

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Ask questions any time

Message me about your form or your programme whenever you need to — you're never left working it out alone.

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Reviewed every month

Each month I review your progress and adjust the programme to match how you're moving — so you keep progressing instead of plateauing.

Monthly Coaching

Ongoing coaching,
built around you.

9+ years of practice · hundreds of students taught · 3 expert coaches

Not sure where to start? Book a free 15-min call →

Online coaching built around you. You send me videos of your training; I build a personalised programme in TrueCoach, check your form every two weeks, and adjust your plan monthly as you progress. Train from anywhere — add in-person sessions in London whenever you want them. For one-arm work, there’s a separate specialist track.

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Ongoing online coaching

The Coaching Programme

For any level — your first kick-up through to freestanding

£100/ month online

Or £150/mo with in-person. Add a monthly 60-min session in London (+£50/mo). Cancel anytime.

A personalised programme built around your videos, level and goals

Everything delivered through TrueCoach — drills, demo videos, sets and reps

Video form-checks every two weeks with clear technique corrections

Your plan reviewed and adjusted every month as you progress

Optional in-person add-on: a monthly session in London for +£50/mo (£150 total)

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Waitlist · by application

1 Arm Specialist

For freestanding athletes serious about the one-arm handstand

£300/ month

Includes two in-person or live follow-along sessions a month

Two in-person or live online sessions each month, training alongside Elliott

Specialist one-arm programming in TrueCoach, adjusted to your level monthly

Detailed video form-checks between sessions

A clear, step-by-step path toward your one-arm handstand

This track is intense. You'll need a solid freestanding hold and to train around five days a week. Spaces are limited — join the waitlist and Elliott will be in touch to see if you're ready.

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"Elliott meets you exactly where you are. He broke my one-arm work into clear, achievable steps and kept me accountable the whole way. The progress has been faster than I expected."

— Aman, 1-1 coaching client

Try before you commit

One-off 1-2-1 Session

A focused one-off 1-2-1 — full technical analysis of your handstand, the exact gap holding you back, and a clear plan to follow. In person in London or online. Join the Coaching Programme within 14 days and the full cost comes off your first month — so it's effectively free if you continue.

£80 / 60 min · £100 / 90 min Book a Session →

On a programme?

Add Monthly In-Person

Train face-to-face with Elliott in London. Add a monthly in-person session to your programme for +£50/mo (£150 total). Extra one-off sessions are £60 for members — real-time correction on top of your online plan.

+£50 / mo · £150 total Start In-Person — £150/mo →

Reviews

What students say.

★★★★★

"Structured well with a comprehensive warm up, and progressively more difficult options available. A conversational flow between teacher and students led to new ideas being explored. A calm and productive environment to further a handstand practice."

Jim

Workshop attendee

★★★★★

"By the end of my first class, I felt a new sense of balance and stability in my normally runaway mind. After several weeks of regular practice, I find that when my inner and outer worlds are in sync, the intrinsic goodness of life is more available."

Dan

Yoga & Handstands

★★★★★

"Elliott meets you exactly where you are. He broke my one-arm work into clear, achievable steps and kept me accountable the whole way. The progress has been faster than I expected."

Aman

1-1 coaching client

★★★★★

"Brilliant teacher. Lovely venue. Learned a lot!"

Lisa C.

Workshop attendee

The Team

Practitioners first.

Every coach at LHA has their own deep practice. You're learning from people who've lived the work. Tap a coach to play their intro and read more.

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Elliott Staley

@elliottstaley

Founder · 1-1 Coaching

Nearly a decade of personal handstand practice, blending yoga, calisthenics and movement coaching. Elliott coaches all private 1-1 sessions — beginner through to advanced one-arm foundations — building functional strength, stable foundations and high-level control through structured guidance.

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Joss Attenborough

@joss.handsdown

Handstand Coach

Immersed in handstand from festivals to week-long retreats with world-leading teachers. Brings rigour, structure, and a playful energy that makes training feel supportive and explorative rather than intimidating.

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Beth Shum

@flexibility_matters

Chartered Physiotherapist

Cheerleading, gymnastics coaching and chartered physiotherapy. Beth merges anatomical insight with playful movement — ideal for understanding what your body needs to invert safely and strongly.

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Questions

Before you ask.

Do I need to be advanced?

No — most clients start somewhere between "can kick up" and "can’t hold it yet." Complete beginners are welcome; the programme starts from wherever you are.

Can I do this online?

Yes. Programming and video form-checks work anywhere — you film your drills, I review and correct. In-person sessions at OverGravity are an optional add-on for London folk.

What if I’m injured or have dodgy wrists?

Tell me at the audit. We build around it — wrist prep and load management are baked into every programme, and Beth (Chartered Physiotherapist) is on the team.

How do I start?

Join The Coaching Programme (£100/mo online, or £150/mo with a monthly in-person session) and book your onboarding call. Prefer to try first? A one-off 1-2-1 is £80, credited to your first month if you join within 14 days. Unsure? Book a free 15-min call.

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