UpsideDown Retreat

About

The Founders
01Handstands

Yuval Oz

Handstand teacher · Stage artist · Musician

Yuval teaches handstands through an approach that combines technique, exploration, creativity, and enjoyment of the process.

With years of experience teaching and performing, he works with practitioners of all levels — from complete beginners to advanced students — focusing on awareness, control, breathing, and efficient movement rather than simply "holding a handstand."

Coming from a background in acrobatics, physical theater, and performance, Yuval brings a playful, dynamic, and artistic perspective into his teaching. During the retreat, he will guide handstand sessions, technical drills, and movement exploration practices designed to help participants develop greater balance, freedom, and confidence in their bodies.

02Freediving

Gil Fox

Freediving instructor & Israeli national record holder

Gil is a freediving instructor and Israeli national record holder with years of experience teaching, coaching, and guiding people both in and out of the water.

His approach to freediving combines technique, relaxation, breathing, and a deep connection to the body and the sea.

Beyond the athletic aspect of freediving, Gil brings a strong sense of calm, presence, and connection to nature into his teaching. At the retreat, he will guide breathing sessions, water adaptation practices, freediving techniques, and mental training exercises designed to help participants feel more relaxed, confident, and connected in the water.

The Team

Our freediving instructors bring depth, calm, and expertise to every retreat.

Or Chen

Freediving Instructor

For me, diving is a tool for empowerment and deep inner listening. In surrendering to the water, I meet the most honest version of myself. From that surrender, freedom, calm, and confidence begin to grow and stay with me in everyday life. That’s what I aim to share - an experience of connection, presence, and trust in ourselves.

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