Acro yoga

Yoga Discussion General Yoga
#6

Hiya Charlie :slight_smile:

I don’t think anyone is claiming to have invented something mindblowingly new that nobody has seen before :slight_smile: Just as Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Anusara, etc are based upon teachings from the past, the founders of Acro Yoga have:

[blended] the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage, and the dynamic power of Acrobatics.

They’ve blended those three lineages, systemized the result, and in doing so created an absolutely amazing practice that is touching the hearts, minds, bodies, and souls of countless people.

What you see in the video I posted is only a small portion of what Acro Yoga encompasses. Interestingly enough, the Acro Yoga teacher training I went to had a much greater emphasis on the 8 limbs of yoga than any of my previous trainings. Hahah :slight_smile:

#7

I am going to try and attend an Acro yoga workshop next Saturday. When I e-mailed the studio they said I just need to be able to do a headstand by myself and a handstand assisted.

How long do I need to be able to maintain a headstand for?

Also I used to do gymnastics so I know how to do a handstand, but have never been taught how to do this pose in yoga. Is there a proper way to get in and our of the pose or technique?

Can anyone else offer any suggestions or tips to help me prepare for the workshop next Saturday?

#8

hello david,
perhaps my response was a bit spikey,I was responding to the" new style " of yoga
comment and felt i wanted to namecheck the acrosage people and krisnamacharya who although a great innovator and revolutionary never claimed any teaching as his own.Yoga evolves and changes according to what we need ,so fullpower to acroyoga and the countless people it is helping.I am also pleased that you have found a training that encompasses the eight limbs, It is a shame that yoga as practiced in the west seems to be obsessed with the physical postures ,and the medicalisation of yoga,thus perhaps leading us way from the true path.nothing wrong in being fit and healthy of course.

jai ma charlie

#9

I’ve never heard of Acro Yoga, but I’m definitely going to research it and learn more about it.

Lexi

#10

Kamma,

Can you link me to or post the itinerary for the workshop? Depending on what is planned, I can make a more informed response.

#11

Here is a link to the Workshops Info page.

http://www.acroyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/acroyoga-blast-for-web-final.pdf

Thanks David!!!

#12

Hahah. :slight_smile: Oh dear. This is an issue that unfortunately comes up from time to time. There are two “official” acro yoga groups. Acro Yoga founded by Jenny and Jason which is acroyoga.org and Montreal Acro Yoga which is acroyoga.com. I’m associated with the acroyoga.ORG folks. As such, I’m afraid I can’t make an informed decision as to what you’ll need :frowning: There WILL be some acroyoga.org people giving workshops in Canada soon if you’d like their info.

I’m sorry for the trouble Kamma.

hugs

#13

Is there really a big difference between the two groups?

I would love the information on Acroyoga.org’s workshops in Canada

Thanks

#14

[quote=Kamma;17827]Is there really a big difference between the two groups?

I would love the information on Acroyoga.org’s workshops in Canada

Thanks[/quote]
I don’t know enough about Acro Yoga Montreal to comment, sorry. I’m sure they’re amazing people, but the practices have been developed 100% separate from each other.

PM sent with the workshop creators contact info :slight_smile: Good luck!

#15

Thanks for the link and information.

#16

So who are really the “founders” of Acro Yoga ? Is there such a thing ?

Two “officials” groups seems kind of confusing.

I noticed Acroyoga.org registered the name in the US, but Acro Yoga Montreal registered Acroyoga.com first. Do they get along ?

#17

I ordered Acro Yoga Org’s Flight Manual, it looks pretty intense. I’m really looking forward to trying to work up my strength and flexibility to possibly consider a course or workshop with someone from there!

#18

Hi Kamma,

Noticed your posts on acro yoga… little late no doubt :slight_smile:

Did you get a chance to do any workshops or practice recently?

Its such a wonderful practice on so many levels!

Where are you located?

I’m located in Toronto and have been fortunate enough to have spent some time with Jessie and Eugene of acro yoga/ashtanga Montreal and have done some of their acro yoga teacher training. They are such wonderful teachers and absolutely lovely yogis!!

would love to have you join us for some acro yoga jam sessions or partake in some of our upcoming acro yoga workshops in Toronto.

There are a few of us in Toronto looking to establish an acro yoga community to learn and play.

be well,
triplegem

#19

This is awesome! I never even knew this existed!

#20

The more I practice and teach the more I see the benefits of this type of yoga.

Quite a few studios that I practice in lack community… students go in and out without a word (but at least there is always a smile :slight_smile: … acro yoga and partner yoga address this imbalance.

Working with a partner can bring a whole new depth and awareness to your practice. Serving as a mirror, your partner helps with alignment, balance and concentration and a strong connection based on trust is built.

My hope is that with acro yoga which often requires 3-4 people (base, flyer, spotter) an intersubjective experience of yoga “union” will arise :slight_smile:

be well,
triplegem

#21

Yogi from guelph here,

Does anyone know of any studios near me that teach this ?

#22

Hi McKenna,

i’m currently out of the country but my friend Kaelyn and I teach acro yoga in and around the toronto area.

We will continue with our workshops once i get back, so we have a lot in store for october and november.

Please contact me for details or google 8limbs2heartsyoga for our blog and upcoming schedules.

be well!

#23

its wonderful to know about it.i never knew that this do exits…

#24

Acro Jam Sessions!! Acroyoga in Toronto

Recently we’ve had the opportunity to practice with various people with acro yoga and circus training and it seems like we might actually be able to get a nice little acro yoga community going.

We’ve secured some dates at the Yoga Sanctuary on the Danforth and we’re hoping that once we get this going it will become a weekly or biweekly jam session.

Our preliminary vision is such (always looking for suggestions and ideas

Anyone who has some experience with Acro Yoga (or similar type of practice) is welcome to join. The sessions will have some structure but it will also be somewhat informal encouraging people to play and to try new things. We are hoping to bring in some special guest teachers every once in a while as well

Partners are not necessary since we’ll be mixing groups up. The warm ups will include partner and group yoga …from there anything goes!

Given this open structure we are asking that anyone joining us does have a little bit of experience in the practice to ensure we all practice mindfully and most importantly safely.

We are initially setting up the TWO HOUR sessions as PAY WHAT YOU CAN and we are going to suggest a donation of $10 to help cover some of the studio and organization costs

Acro Yoga Jam Session Schedule Toronto

Yoga Sanctuary Danforth

Saturday October 10th 7-9 pm - 4th floor

Saturday November 7th 7-9 pm - 4th floor

Saturday November 21st 7-9 pm - 3rd floor

Saturday December 5th 7-9 pm - 4th floor

Saturday December 19th 7-9 pm - 4th floor

#25

I have watched both videos with jessica and jess/ Jessie and Eugine plus have read both of their philosophies… they both seem really similar. I used to dance and watching jessie and eugine you can tell before reading their profiles that they are professional dancers. Which I think is the only difference. They are amazingly graceful when going to all the different positions as well as extremely flexible. They do incorperate that into their preformances but their teachings and beliefs are not just based on the physical aspects.

Plus I would love to partner with eugiene!