We learned how to use our core muscles to keep us balanced. One of the moves we learned involved one person to be down as a base in the bridge or table pose while the other person placed his/her head between that persons thighs then flipping up into a head stand type pose.
The moves we learned looked a lot like the basic hand and body balancing moves you would see in a circus.
We learned how to base people who were much larger than ourselves. Ms. Natalie Brown was basing two men who were twice her size!!!
Acroyoga was a great experience. I got to meet a lot of great people. I finally got to meet Natalie Brown and Gina Wolfe (two performers with Columbia Alternacirque)
If you ever get the opportunity to take an Acroyoga class DO NOT pass it up! It is fantastic. If you want to learn more about Acroyoga just check out this website http://www.acroyoga.org/
Most yoga classes are held at health clubs or dedicated yoga studios. If you are an instructor you may want to think outside the box and find an interesting and creative place to hold your class. Here are some ideas.
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