What is AcroYoga?
AcroYoga is a discipline that merges traditional yoga (breath, alignment, mindfulness) and partner acrobatics (strength, balance, movement). It involves three roles: the base (on the ground), the flyer (in the air) and the spotter (ensures safety).
Why practice AcroYoga?
- Strength & balance: develop stability and coordination.
- Flexibility & mobility: improve your body’s range and flow.
- Trust & communication: deepen connection with your partner.
- Fun & play: a joyful and creative approach to movement.
Core Technical Principles
- Bone-stacking: align bones and joints so structure supports the flyer.
- The word “DOWN”: a signal to end a pose safely and return to ground.
- Active Spotter: always engaged, supervising communication and safety between base and flyer.
How to Get Started?
Here’s a simple guide to begin with confidence:
- Start with a warm-up: a few minutes of mobility, conscious breathing, prepping your body.
- Choose a partner you trust and establish clear communication before you start.
- Begin with a simple pose (e.g., the “bird pose”) with the base on the floor and the flyer in a stable position.
Important reminder: If you feel pain, uncertainty or lack of communication… say “DOWN” and come down gently. Safety, joy and learning go hand-in-hand.