AcroYoga Description, Bio, Foundational Workshop Routine

DESCRIPTION

AcroYoga is partnership.  It is the union of two or more energetic bodies into a cooperative soul.  It builds on the wisdom of [solo] yoga and adds layers of complexity through reliance on communication, support, and sympathy/empathy.  In many ways, it's "more yoga than yoga", because it takes us out of our own heads and asks us to commune with others for the benefit of all.

This workshop explores the foundations of AcroYoga partnership, touch, postures, and transitions.  We'll work together to build a safe, supportive atmosphere in which individuals can learn to FLY as a flock!

Be prepared to be upside down, to touch others, and to be touched. Maximum attendance is 24.  Appropriate for all levels.  No partner or experience needed.  Frailty, brittle bones, and blood pressure issues are contra-indicators.

BIO

Jason & Emily are the co-owners of Binghamton Yoga.  They've been teaching AcroYoga together for nearly 4 years and love sharing their experience with others.  They've brought AcroYoga to Yoga Body Shop several times in the past and look forward to celebrating this auspicious 10-year anniversary with a joyoues exploration of foundational AcroYoga postures and transitions.  They hold weekly and monthly AcroYoga classes at their studio in Endicott.

ROUTINE

Cirlce Ceremony

Partners
- Learning to Fly to align Flyer
- All-4 for Bone Stacking
- Put them together for When Doves Fly All-4s Stack

Triples
- Calibrations
- Base Test
- Bird
- Throne
- Throne to Bird Transition
- Folded Leaf
- High-Flying Whale

Thai Massage with Initial Partner

Demo



We were lucky enough to have Bret and Sam assist us.

Release & Renew Class, March 2017

With Binghamton Yoga's long-time restorative yoga teacher, Yvette Bulgar, beginning weekend work with an apiary, I'm being asked to sub more of her classes.  Luckily, I LOVE restorative yoga, and jumped at the opportunity.  This sequence is a nice tour of "general purpose" restorative poses that can be easily modified to address specific concerns or desires.

Setup with yoga mat, topped with large, fluffy Svaroopa-style yoga blanket.  Then build tall blanket stack and place bolster on top.  This is what I refer to as the Svaroopa Blanket Stack.  We'll also want two blocks and possibly a strap.

• Svaroopa Savasana using Svaroopa Blanket Stack
• Drawing Knee In
• Heel on Blanket Stack, Angle Thigh Bone to find Unique Sensations
• Externally Rotate Knee into Figure 4
• Draw Knee Over & Across Body for Twisted Roots
• Rest Between Sides and before Continuing
• Still on Blanket Stack, Drop Both Knees Wide for Supine Baddha Konasana

• Flat on Belly
• Sphinx
• Flat --> Banana --> Banana
• 1/2 Frog (Crime Scene) --> Optional Cat Tail (Strap Necessary)

• All-4's Hold --> Than find small, deliberate Movement
• Lunge (Back Thigh on Bolster Feels Nice)
• Bolstered Paschmottanasa

•  Bolstered Side Twist with Bolster Near Hip and Twisting Sideways

• Chest Opener 
• Blanket Roll under Lumbar, Blocks under Shoulder Blads, Block Under Head/Neck, and Bolster Under Bent Knees.
• Might be Nice to Add Blanket for Warmth

•  Finish with Svaroopa Savasana using Svaroopa Blanket Stack

AcroYoga Hygene

Respect yourself.

Respect your partner.

Respect the community.




Please bathe before coming to AcroYoga.

Please brush your teeth, comb your hair, and brush your teeth.

Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes or odors on your body.


No one wants to catch a disease from a partner.

If you have a cold, please don't come.

If you have fungus anywhere on your body, then it MUST be covered and properly cared for.

We cannot allow the spread of ant contagious afflictions through AcroYoga.


Wear proper clothing.  AKA: Strap in your junk.

Men: No one wants to see your testicles pop out of your shorts.  Please wear inner-lined pants.

Women: We've all seen boobs and lips, so we don't need to see yours.  Please wear a sports bra and underwear.


Leave politics and controversy at home. 

These distract us from ourselves, our bodies, and the connection we have to others.