Acro Yoga
Acro Yoga combines acrobatic concepts with a yogic consciousness. The seed for Acro Yoga was planted in 1998 with the introduction of Yoga into the Special Blend Repertoire.
It took full bloom in Winnipeg (Manitoba) during an early morning hotel room Jam Session, 12-4 am, with Dan Aube of the Acromaniacs (an acrobatic duo from Hamilton) in March 2003. After exchanging insights and techniques, we concluded that Yoga and Acrobatics have a common ground; “being in the moment”
The application of bandhas (internal locks) dristi (gaze) ujiay breath (sounded breath) and vinyasa flow (synchronization of movement with breath) to a partner acrobatic practice gave birth to Acro Yoga. Incorporating aesthetics from various dance forms ( B-boying, (break and street dance) – modern – jazz – ballet, improvisation, and mask-work) gave birth to Acro Yoga Fusion: the fusion of Acro Yoga with dance aesthetics.
Being ‘in the moment’ and in balance with another person is the essence of Acro Yoga.