What if your handstand practice felt grounded instead of forced?
What if you could build balance, strength, and confidence—by listening to your body instead of overriding it?
Root to Rise is a 6-week, small-group online course that helps you understand and embody the connections that support a sustainable handstand. This isn't about chasing the perfect shape. It's about learning to feel and trust the mechanics of your own movement—one breath, one push, one shift at a time.
What You'll Learn
How to shift your weight into your hands with clarity and control
How your fingers, hands, and shoulders work together to support you
How the pelvic floor and core stabilize you when you're upside down
How to organize your body through sensation, not force
How to integrate all of it into a handstand practice that feels good
The Format
Each week includes:
One 60-minute live class (recording available if you can't attend)
Two guided practices (20–30 minutes each)
Personalized feedback on submitted videos
Space to ask questions and explore
Words about Root to Rise:
“I just wanted to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed the past six weeks and will continue to work with things. My handstand is coming along, but more importantly, all my arm balances and transitions have improved. I needed this spark to ignite my creativity again.”
“Thank you for this class, it has taught me a lot not just about handstands but connecting the body.”
“I’d love to learn more from you. Your level of understanding is incredible.”
“I loooove the class and your teaching style…The material is working so I plan to keep running it until it all sticks :)”
What to Expect-
How to shift your weight into your hands with clarity and control
How your fingers, hands, and shoulders work together to support you
How the pelvic floor and core stabilize you when you're upside down
How to organize your body through sensation, not force
How to integrate all of it into a handstand practice that feels good
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Each week includes:
One 60-minute live class (recording available if you can't attend)
Two guided practices (20–30 minutes each)
Personalized feedback on submitted videos
Space to ask questions and explore
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Led by Jenn Pilotti, M.S., a movement educator and author with over two decades of coaching experience. A dedicated practitioner of handstands, pole, and aerial arts, she specializes in helping people develop the strength, control, and confidence to get upside down—no gymnastics background required.
The next round of Root to Rise begins Thursday, October 15 from 10:30AM-11:30AM PDT. The last class will be Thursday, November 19th. Cost for the 6 week program is $347. Classes will be recorded and available within 24 hours. You have access to the material for a year.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for the next round of Root to Rise.
Your Questions, Answered-
You are in the right place! You will learn the tools you need to develop the confidence, body awareness, and coordination to work towards kicking up to the wall.
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You will gain a different level of awareness of how you transfer weight from your feet to your hands and what you need to be successful. Jenn’s playful approach will help you identify what you need (which might different than what someone else needs) to succeed.
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Reach out to Jenn directly and she can assess your situation and determine if Root to Rise is a good choice.
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While this course is focused on the fundamental elements of handstands, if you are someone who is interested in nuance and/or experiencing your handstand in a new/different way, this course may serve a purpose. Reach out to Jenn and she can determine if this course is a good choice.