Great for circus artists/teachers, dancers/dance teachers, yoga enthusiasts/yoga instructors, crossfitters/trainers, calisthenics athletes/coaches, and anyone looking for a fun and exciting new way to fine-tune their overall strength, flexibility and fitness.
The All Levels programs focus on a full body increase range of motion. This means if flexibility training is a completely foreign concept to you and you want to learn how to improve your range of motion to have a better quality of life, this is for you.
If you are a professional dancer or circus performer who has a good understanding of flexibility training but wants structure and guidance to do the work (because let’s face it, this work is hard to do on your own) this is for you too.
For Advanced athletes that want to take their flexibility to the next level please contact us to create a personalized plan.
We have been offering teacher training certifications since 2014.
Level 1 will give you the tools and knowledge to teach strong foundations for all levels and get measurable results both online and in person. You will learn proper technique for partner stretching and creating and leading a warm up sequence. By the end of the certification you will be able to create classes and programs for one on one and class settings.
Level 2 is perfect for anyone that is looking for more advanced techniques for higher level skills. In this certification we go more in depth on active flexibility and contortion training techniques.
The beginner foundation classes are geared towards anyone who is still working towards being able to consistently balance their handstand away from the wall. If you’ve never done a handstand before but are now compelled to learn, then this is the perfect place to start.
It will make sure that you develop good habits from the beginning. If you’ve been working on your handstand for a while and are getting frustrated that you’re stuck at the wall, then this will start to give you the path towards having a confident handstand away from the wall.
Intermediate: To qualify for the intermediate classes you must be able to consistently hold a 10 second handstand away from the wall. We will work on entrances, exits, and movement in the handstand separately. This means that there will be focus brought to the specific part of the handstand that we are working on.
Advanced: For anyone who can hold a handstand for over a minute and can already sequence together shape changes contact us for one on ones.
Level 1 is perfect for anyone who wants to be able to have a good grasp on the foundations of handbalancing. You will learn how to do teach online and how to spot (which is a skill all on its own) By the end of the certification you will be able to program goal oriented lesson plans for class and one on one sessions.
Level 2 is for teaching intermediate and advanced students who want to be able to do more advanced skills such as one arm handstands and flags.
One on one training is for someone who wants hands on spotting or stretching. This is for more advanced people who are working towards specific goals that need more focused attention than what you would get in a class setting.
Just like a car requires tune ups, so does your body. We offer 30 minute or 1 hour sessions in Fascial Stretch Therapy, Blading, and Adaptive Bodywork. If you have a non-acute injury and need a little more work you’ll want the full hour. If you just need a bit of a tune up then 30 minutes will keep you in good shape.
Beginner and Intermediate handstand classes are currently being offered in person at The Bank Art House in Welland, ON.
Workshops are a deep dive into specific topics about flexibility and handstands.
Check back for 2025 dates for Toronto and Welland events
We’ve upgraded our certifications to include online teaching. Module 1 of each course is theory which is a pre-requisite for modules 2 and 3. Module 2 will certify you to teach online classes and one on ones. Module 3 will certify you to work with in person students which includes spotting and assisted movements.
Flexibility classes in Welland and Online will be available in 2025. Stay tuned!
Took my Handstand Certification with Deflying Fitness last year and it was an incredible experience! I would 100% recommend them and will definitely be taking more courses with them in the future!
I had first found out about Deflying Fitness a couple of years ago - I had been following them on social media for awhile. My first experience with the team in person was when I surprised my fiance with signing up for their Valentine's day event. The whole experience was a memory I will cherish forever. Not only did we have an amazing time and learn a ton of cool stuff, the team was phenomenal! I loved seeing the passion they had for what they do. It made the whole experience that much more fun. I have also had the pleasure of watching their self-produced show (check out Deflying Feets) and I was blown away. You cannot ignore the genuine creativity and hard work that they always put into everything they do. These guys have so much talent and knowledge to share with the world! And with that, I can't wait to further my Personal Training journey by completing their certifications in the near future!!
I’ve taken Flex Level 1 & 2, Handstand Level 1 & 2 and Aerial Strength certifications, would highly recommend taking these courses and or their workshops to broaden your knowledge with highly skilled instructors. These courses not only benefitted my teaching abilities, but my own practice. The material is also appropriate for all levels and abilities. Make sure to reserve your spot, these courses are in high demand and fill up quickly!
My girlfriend surprised me with a circus training lesson with Deflying Fitness and it was an awesome experience. Andryn was amazing!! I learned a ton and had so much fun. I would recommend them to everyone.
*Muscle-up Buttercup!!!* Andralyn Zayn of Deflying Fitness took me from an intermediate-advanced weight trainer to my goal of completing MUSCLE-UP!!! She is so sound at finding the right pace, progressions and cues to get the most out of my body and performance... all while having so much fun I almost miss the pain!!! Almost!!!
As a professional athlete myself, I recognize quality, high level and innovative training and Deflying Fitness certainly ticks all those boxes. Highly recommend to anyone looking to up their fitness level and reach amazing new heights!
I have had the true pleasure of training with Andy and Duane for several obstacle races (X-man, 5K Foam run and others) as well as receiving nutritional guidance. What stands out the most is their high level of professionalism and the non stop enthusiasm for the craft that they have committed their lives too. I have the utmost respect for them and their growing business.
I took the handstand patterning workshop, and picked up some useful tools and drills. I've been training handstands for a few years now, but there were a few more beginner students in the class and they did a great job of being able to work with the range of skill levels simultaneously. Andralyn was both knowledgeable and professional, and worked just hard enough to walk away with both better technique and endurance!
Took my handstand certification with Deflying Fitness in November, and absolutely loved it! Not only did I learn the essentials for taking my own handstand training to the next level, I also came out with the tools to teach others how to progress in handstands. Andy is extremely passionate and knowledgable, which makes her an amazing teacher. She puts so much emphasis on the intention behind every drill and movement. I loved it so much that I had to come back and take the flexibility certification in May. You can tell how much care and thought has gone into this cert. Everything we learned had purpose, and came from a varied background. Again, I left this course with skills to help improve my clients flexibility as well as my own.
Awesome workshops taught by amazing instructors:)
Meeting Andralyn has been one of my life-changing moments in my fitness... well, my life in general... She has brought me up to many levels of flexibility that I had not imagined I'd be at. I was able to apply these very effective methods to my training regularly as well as my teaching in any fitness and especially yoga classes. I have increased my knowledge, fitness, flexibility and teaching values through Deflying Fitness certifications for Flexibility, Acrobatics and Handstands. I can't get enough and they have so much to offer. I wouldn't be happier to be able to tap into such a great resource and friendship!
Deflying Fitness was one of the first and few places I looked to for information on circus related training, and to this day I still consult their material for training related to handstands and flexibility. Highly recommended for all levels, even if you are halfway across the world
I have taken a number of Deflying Fitness’s workshops. Their skill, communication, and professionalism keep me coming back. Strong recommendation to anyone looking to develop physical skill or improve body control, strength, alignment, etc.
Andy and Duane are the type of movement enthusiasts you can trust with your training. Together they are curious, non judgemental and work with you at your own pace. Can’t wait to start training with them again soon!
Talented circus professionals leading innovative fitness workshops. I would highly recommend Deflying Fitness to anyone in the circus teaching industry as well as fitness professionals looking for a fun and cutting edge way to challenge their clients.
The flexibility and handstand instructor courses taught by deflying Fitness in Red Deer were worthwhile investments that I can practice anywhere and continue building on. As a late explorer of gymnastics, circus Arts, and flexibility training-- it can be very intimidating and a frustrating process to develop skills safely and progressively. This is not the case with Deflying Fitness!! Their is a great attention to detail that Deflyin Fitness has on providing students progressions that challenge your comfort zone but still safe. I have seen my handstands, splits, and back backbridge improve greatly within just a few months of applying their training protocols. I highly recommend!!!
Awesome instructors. I have learned so much from them and they are great people. Highly recommend the handstand workshop! It changed my practice and the way I teach.
Andralyn is passionate and knowledgeable about what she teaches
Having worked with the owners of Deflying Fitness for almost ten years, I can say confidently that their technique and professionalism are outstanding. Looking forward to another ten!
I have take many courses and certifications with Deflying Fitness. They are very knowledgeable, friendly and extremely helpful. I come from a circus background, but the information they teach is useful for all disciplines and for beginners up to the more advanced. I couldn't suggest them enough!
Every time I do an online private with Andralyn, I am amazed by how much detail she is able to spot! She gives me better adjustments by video call than most coaches in real life! She is an incredibly deep well of knowledge and I learn tons of new stuff every session. It has been over a year now and I look forward to continuing my training with her
Andralyn & Duane provide such a fun environment! I pretty sure it’s due to this that I always surpass my expectations. They make hard things like going upside down & bending in all sorts of ways seem easy through their step by step approach. I would recommend them to anyone looking to learn circus arts
Basic Handstand Endurance When working on endurance, you can use one of four different positions (in order of difficulty, easiest to hardest): face down on the floor, stomach against the wall, spotted free handstand, or unspotted free handstand. (You can also do the endurance progressions in front support, on elbows, 1⁄2 handstand with feet elevated, […]
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