Fear of flying?

If the idea of being held up in the air by a fellow student is intimidating or the thought of supporting another human being as they seek to find balance off the ground makes you queasy, you’re in good company. Before taking their first class, many students question if they’re strong enough, flexible enough, or otherwise fit enough for AcroYoga.

What outweighs the uncertainty however is the intrigue that this yoga style brings. There’s a ‘magic’ in the poses and a beauty in seeing the partnership of two AcroYogis in action.  And you can discover what it’s all about at this Saturday’s AcroYoga 101: FUNdamentals with Leyna Schaeffer. To help you look past the fears and consider the possibilities we’ve put together this collection of videos and articles.

Here’s a video from instructor Leyna Schaeffer giving a quick look at what happened at a recent AcroYoga 101 class.

 

 

Here is one of many available TED Talks on the interpersonal benefits of AcroYoga.

 

Yoga Journal’s sample class gives a sense of how AcroYoga poses are learned.

AcroYoga 101: A Classic Sequence for Beginners

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Leyna shared this video for a look at some of the poses you’ll learn.

 

For a quick summary on AcroYoga’s benefits check out this article.

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At the end of the day, the best way to decide if AcroYoga is right for you is to try it. Don’t miss this opportunity. Find your wings and fly. Register today.

 

Father’s Day Flow Playlist

>>Enjoy this collection of music celebrating fathers.

  1. Buddha’s Lullaby – Manose
  2. Daughters – John Mayer
  3. Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
  4. My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
  5. Papa Was a Rolling Stone – The Temptations
  6. Father and Daughter – Paul Simon
  7. Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young
  8. Cat’s In The Cradle – Harry Chapin
  9. Father’s Child – Michael Kiwanuka
  10. Piece by Piece (Idol version) – Kelly Clarkson
  11. Long Time Sun – Snatam Kaur
  12. Om Mani Padme Hum 1 (Mantra) – Jane Winther
  13. Ancient Irish Gregorian Chant – Serenitatis Gregorian Chant for Meditation
  14. Gregorian Chant Lullaby –  Serenitatis Gregorian Chant for Meditation

 

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Summer Yoga Flow Playlist

>>>Enjoy the summer grooves of this playlist from Sunday, June 4.

  1. Angelic Rays – Crystal Voices
  2. Groovin’ – The Young Rascals
  3. Windows Are Rolled Down – Amos Lee
  4. Rock on Hanuman – MC Yogi with Krishna Das
  5. Love Belongs to Everyone/Gayatri (Deep Dub Mix) – David Newman, Krishna Venkatesh
  6. Lovely Day (Remastered)- Bill Withers
  7. Be Thankful for What You Got – William DeVaughn
  8. Lokah Somasta – Deva Premal and Miten
  9. Summertime (feat. Peter Gabriel) – Larry Adler
  10. Black Hole Sun – Stella Starlight Trio
  11. Moon River (feat. Killa Kyleon) – Earl Klugh
  12. Om Mani Padme Hum 1 (Mantra) – Jane Winther
  13. Sanctus – Ashana