Certified 50HR Acroyoga Training (Level 1 – Foundations) Nov 2024
November 3 @ 2:00 pm - November 9 @ 5:00 pm
$770Join us for a journey that will unlock your full acroyoga potential, have you flying high, and lifting your friends to new heights. You will learn key acroyoga techniques, partnership/teamwork, communication skills, safety essentials, and build your trust and confidence in a community of new friends.
THIS IS FOR YOU…
This course is perfect for you if you find yourself answering ‘YES’ to any of the following questions:
- Do you want to truly master every detail of the foundational poses, moves and techniques of acroyoga?
- Do you want to improve your teamwork and communication, and become a great acroyoga training partner?
- Do you wish to bring more joy, fun, presence and connection into your Yoga practice?
- Do you often want to join and enjoy an acroyoga event, but you feel not quite skilled or knowledgeable enough?
- Do you want to finally unlock your handstand and learn effective inversion drills, that you can apply to your acroyoga practice?
- Do you dream of doing Acroyoga, but you have no experience yet?
This training will give you the tools, techniques, and experience to achieve all of this and more!
At the end of this 1 week you can expect to become a solid and skilled AcroYogi You will be experienced enough to become a valued acroyoga training partner. Plus you will be confident and comfortable collaborating with Acroyogis.
Then you can grow your acroyoga skills with the foundations you learn during this training.
OUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
AcroSpirit’s approach to the practice and teachings of Acroyoga goes far beyond the physical skills!
We see Acroyoga as a beautiful pathway to greater connection, communication, teamwork, trust, empathy, support, friendship and play. Together we grow, learn and share this incredible practice with each other to reach new heights both figuratively and literally!
We strongly stand for unity, inclusiveness and empowering each other to rise together beyond our individual limits. Through Acroyoga we become more than a community, we become a family.
YOUR LEAD TEACHERS
LAURA ILONA & CASPIAN BURRELL
Caspian Burrell and Laura Ilona are the Lead Teachers guiding this training. They are both professional yoga teachers, with backgrounds in martial arts, and are incredibly skilled and passionate when it comes to Acroyoga.
Caspian is the founder of AcroSpirit and his aim in teaching is to introduce this practice to more people, and pass on the many benefits and joys it has brought into his life, to others. Laura also loves sharing the joy and connection that acro brings, and she utilises her professional teaching knowledge and excellent communication skills to great effect.
Together they will lead you through this 1 week journey to truly level up your acro practice!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- AcroSpirit Level 1 Manual – (100+ color pages with detailed information and pictures to help your practice).
- AcroSpirit goodie bag
- AcroSpirit t-shirt
- The full teaching course content
- 2 meals per day provided at the venue
- Professional photoshoot during the course
- Personalized coaching, tips and advice from our Lead teachers
- Certificate upon successful completion (accredited with Yoga Alliance as 50hrs continued education)
- Accommodation at the venue during the training (options available if needed)
THE COURSE
We have carefully crafted and developed this training to guarantee that you’ll walk away with a solid foundation in your Acroyoga practice. The content we have selected is designed to teach you the foundational techniques of all the different aspects of Acroyoga. As well as sharing the non-physical skills this practice will unlock for you.
WE FOCUS ON:
- Teaching and practicing supportive and positive communication.
- Teaching correct alignment and technique.
- Practicing all roles (base, flyer, spotter) in Acroyoga.
- Safety and the art of good spotting.
- L-base Acroyoga Poses, Therapeutic Acroyoga Poses, Acroyoga Theory, Handstands, Thai Yoga Massage.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Every day will start with warm ups and prehab to train fundamental movements in our bodies and prepare you for the rest of the day’s activities. The handstand classes will give you the most valuable exercises, tips and techniques to improve your handstands and inversions. During the L-Base Acroyoga classes you will learn and practice in detail several Acroyoga poses and transitions. Several theory classes are scheduled throughout, providing valuable knowledge about communication, consent, training partnerships, injuries and much more. Late afternoon and evenings are mostly dedicated to the therapeutic side of Acroyoga. Designed to teach you to give and receive both Acroyoga therapeutics and Thai Yoga massage.
All the content is created to deliver the most all round and valuable acroyoga experience.
Day Schedule Example:
07.30 – 08.30 – Warm ups, prehab and handstands
08.30 – 09.30 – Breakfast
09.30 – 10.30 – Acro Theory: Safety
10.30 – 12.30 – Acro Class
12.30 – 14.00 – Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 – Acro Theory: Communication
15.00 – 17.00 – Acro Class: Entries and Exits
17.00 – 18.30 – Thai Yoga Massage
18.30 – Dinner
CERTIFICATION
As part of your training, you will be required to demonstrate an Acroyoga sequence or series of poses and movements with your fellow students. You will have a short written examination focussed on techniques, alignment, and Acro theory topics such as safety, communication, and anatomy. Successful graduates of the course will receive a certification of completion which is accredited as 50hrs continued education credits with Yoga Alliance.
We believe that whether your intention is to eventually teach Acro, to become more advanced in Acroyoga, or just to deepen your connection, communication and friendships. This training and experience will allow you to unlock all of that and more!
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
This training is open to, and suitable for students of all levels, even those with NO previous experience in Acroyoga. Beginners and low level Intermediate Acroyogis will be able to learn a lot from this training, as we dive deep into alignment, techniques, refining the basics, and also giving focus to communication, training partnerships and communication skills.
If you have never done Acroyoga before, this course is perfect for you as we teach from the basics up. We do recommend at least having some kind of movement practice. Such as Yoga, or any sports practice to help you get the most out of this training.
LANGUAGE
We welcome all nationalities and languages, and Acroyoga is a practice that uses non-verbal communication too! But please be aware that all our course materials and lessons are delivered in clear and easy to understand spoken and written English.
FOOD
All dietary requirements will be catered for from gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and more. You can choose each day from an incredible tasty selection of local indonesian cuisine, but with western infusions and options too.
ACCOMODATION
If you wish to stay at the resort location where we will hold the training, beautiful luxury rooms are available to book. All rooms come with ensuite showers, air conditioning and a modern clean style, with double bed or twin bed options if you wish to share.
PRICES
The pricing options are all-inclusive of training course, training manual, certification, 2 meals per day, goodie bag and t-shirt.
EARLY BIRD prices apply for the first 6 sign ups.
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Acroyoga is a practice that will give you so much, even beyond the amazing physical skills. In this training you will form deep friendships, find meaningful connections, and learn to communicate, play and have fun in a genuine way. This experience and the skills you gain will transform your understanding and approach to the most important form of contact in your everyday life – human connection!
Book your spot to reserve your place on this incredible training.
We can’t wait for you to become part of our AcroSpirit family!