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Category: AcroYoga Austin Blog
It has officially been 11 weeks since Austin began its city-wide shutdown, and even longer since we hosted our last Friday night acro jam. This decision ended our 8+ year streak of weekly jams without pause, some of which our eldest members can recall its earliest days. Being in isolation during these times can be […]
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Power & Consent in Acro
Today, we want to concisely talk about power and consent as it pertains to teachers and those with experience. We’d love for this behavior to serve as a model for our teachers and leaders, as well as to create a solid starting point for discussions when an issue arises. This post is aimed specifically at […]
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Adapting in Acro
Adaptability is an important element of a successful acroyoga practice. Every time you do acro you have to make adjustments and adapt to your partner, the environment and even how you feel that day. Sometimes adapting is done unconsciously, other times it requires more planning and communication to figure out how to adapt to your […]
What differentiates Acro and makes it so awesome are the partnerships we build. While other disciplines are driven by competition, Acro is driven by connection. There are three main roles in Acro: base, flyer, and spotter. They constitute a team and work together as a unit. Any success is a success of the team. Any […]
Things that have been said to me in the last six months: “This is easier with a lighter flyer.” “You’re like a flyer and a half.” “I’m not big enough to counteract all your weight” You know that sad scene from childhood of being the last kid picked for the dodgeball team? The one where […]
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Receiving ‘No’ in AcroYoga
Let’s talk about “no” in acro. You’ve heard this refrain in our opening circle: “Anyone can turn you down at any time, for any reason, so don’t take it personally”. This is good advice for the giver of the “no”, but doesn’t help the receiver so much. So, some things to keep in mind […]
One of the most common complaints of new bases (after hamstring flexibility 🙂 ) is lower back pain, especially around the sacrum area. While there are many reasons this could happen, let’s look at two of the most common and easily fixable. L-Basing AcroYoga Due to factors such as hamstring and ankle flexibility, and a […]
As a learner, one of the best acro intensives I’ve attended enforced clearly stated prerequisites and required a video submission demonstrating applicants had a good handle on certain material. It was intimidating to pull this video together, and sure, I had anxiety I wouldn’t make the cut. But during the program itself, knowing the instructors had […]