Welcome to Beginner Acro at Home Series # 4
We are so happy you have decided to be courageous and try something new!
How to use the video: It would be best to follow the video progression so that when you get to the flow at the end of the series you will have done those base poses first. Pause, rewind or repeat the videos in order to study foot and hand placements, this can be a very useful tool.
Safety First: It is important to know that basic verbiage of Base- Flyer- Spot
The Base is the person normally on the ground that is supporting with feet or hands the other person.
The Flyer is the person normally in the air being supported by the Base
The Spot is the person keeping the Base and Flyer safe and helping to prevent injury or falls, the Spot is just as important as the Base and Flyer and highly recommended that you use a Spot when learning. We did not video or show the Spotters jobs in these videos but hands on and active spots that are engaged in the movement to prevent or be able to respond quickly is the goal. (Vero Beach Acro, LLC and Darryl & Rebecca Lind are released from any and all injury upon purchase of any series-Please read Wavier and Release at the bottom of the page before continuing.)
Also it is advised and recommended to listen to your partner and use the word "down" if at any point there is discomfort or fear, by using the language to communicate it will help to build into a safer and more trusting practice. Do not feel pressure to go into a pose that your not comfortable. Have patience, Be kind and remember it is all in good fun.
Gratitude Practice: Before starting your practice it is not needed but would be advised to set an intention and or state something within the last day that your grateful for. This is a practice that we share at Vero Beach Acro and it creates a space of community and understanding. We are grateful to you for trusting us to teach you and for giving this fun practice a try!
Sharing and Questions: We love growing the community with pictures and shares from all over the world, so please if you feel brave then send us a video or picture of you giving Acro Yoga a try! Also, if you have any questions about a pose, flow, placement or anything acro then please send us a message on one of the social media platforms or direct through the website. We will be sure to get back to you!
Thank you! Have Fun
Building Trust and Communication through Joyful Movement.
Darryl & Rebecca Lind
Acro Yoga Certified Teachers
Darryl and Rebecca have been married for 16 years. They have two beautiful children and found themselves in the daily grind of life but missing something. They were wanting more fun, more connection and more play. It was through this need that their acro yoga practice was born. They started practicing at home in their living room and found that the challenge and fun is what kept them coming back. Darryl has a history of being a motocross racer since childhood and Rebecca has a back ground in the fitness industry. Their persistence and desire to constantly try is what keeps acro yoga such a fun and exciting way for them to communicate. They both decided to become certified to teach, and went to Vancity Acro Teacher Training in France in 2018. They have continued there education in acro yoga arts by also completing AcroLove Teacher Training in 2021. Continually working on personal development and relationship building is what keeps Darryl and Rebecca motivated about life. If your looking to work on developing a sense of team work, connection and upgrading your level of responsibility for yourself and others in a fun and playful manner than get started with the Beginner Acro at Home Series and sign up for Vero Beach Acro Newsletter for the latest Jams and get togethers.
Introduction from Darryl & Rebecca Lind
Learn Four Step- Forward & Backwards
Base Key Points
If your not able to completely straighten your legs, then make sure the ankles and hips are in line. Keep your hands and arms straight up for the support of the flyer. Work on flexing and dropping your toes to find the sweet spot of being comfortable in the pose. Try to keep the back planted on the ground and if you feel yourself lifting then shift the flyer back over your hips.
Flyer Key Points
Communicate with the base if you need more or less pressure from the toes. You will feel this pose in your back and glutes, keep the legs, and chest lifted and engaged. Don't noodle. Take breaks frequently to build strength.
Spotter Key Points
Start by standing beside the hips of the base right beside the flyer, hands on the hip points of the flyer as they go up and down. Once comfortable and if the flyer wants to remove the hands you could move your spotting to the chest and collar bone of the flyer by putting your arm through the space between the base and flyer and preventing the flyer from tipping forward.
Learn Ninja
Base Key Points
If your not able to completely straighten your legs, then make sure the ankles and hips are in line. Keep your hands and arms straight up for the support of the flyer. Work on flexing and dropping your toes to find the sweet spot of being comfortable in the pose. Try to keep the back planted on the ground and if you feel yourself lifting then shift the flyer back over your hips.
Flyer Key Points
Communicate with the base if you need more or less pressure from the toes. You will feel this pose in your back and glutes, keep the legs, and chest lifted and engaged. Don't noodle. Take breaks frequently to build strength.
Spotter Key Points
Start by standing beside the hips of the base right beside the flyer, hands on the hip points of the flyer as they go up and down. Once comfortable and if the flyer wants to remove the hands you could move your spotting to the chest and collar bone of the flyer by putting your arm through the space between the base and flyer and preventing the flyer from tipping forward.
Learn Barrell Roll Low & High
Base Key Points
If your not able to completely straighten your legs, then make sure the ankles and hips are in line. Keep your hands and arms straight up for the support of the flyer. Work on flexing and dropping your toes to find the sweet spot of being comfortable in the pose. Try to keep the back planted on the ground and if you feel yourself lifting then shift the flyer back over your hips.
Flyer Key Points
Communicate with the base if you need more or less pressure from the toes. You will feel this pose in your back and glutes, keep the legs, and chest lifted and engaged. Don't noodle. Take breaks frequently to build strength.
Spotter Key Points
Start by standing beside the hips of the base right beside the flyer, hands on the hip points of the flyer as they go up and down. Once comfortable and if the flyer wants to remove the hands you could move your spotting to the chest and collar bone of the flyer by putting your arm through the space between the base and flyer and preventing the flyer from tipping forward.
Learn Waterfall to Monkey
Base Key Points
If your not able to completely straighten your legs, then make sure the ankles and hips are in line. Keep your hands and arms straight up for the support of the flyer. Work on flexing and dropping your toes to find the sweet spot of being comfortable in the pose. Try to keep the back planted on the ground and if you feel yourself lifting then shift the flyer back over your hips.
Flyer Key Points
Communicate with the base if you need more or less pressure from the toes. You will feel this pose in your back and glutes, keep the legs, and chest lifted and engaged. Don't noodle. Take breaks frequently to build strength.
Spotter Key Points
Start by standing beside the hips of the base right beside the flyer, hands on the hip points of the flyer as they go up and down. Once comfortable and if the flyer wants to remove the hands you could move your spotting to the chest and collar bone of the flyer by putting your arm through the space between the base and flyer and preventing the flyer from tipping forward.
Learn the Flow
Base Key Points
Learning to move can be very challenging for the base. You are taking the majority of the weight and muscle strength, this will show up for you once removing stability points. Start slow and communicate quickly if you feel like your are having trouble. Do not be afraid to ask for a heavy spot while learning.
Flyer Key Points
Shifting weight in the flow can be challenging, so staying engaged will help with the movement. Be aware of what your comforable with and communicate clearly when you need something to be adjusted. You are taking the biggest risk by being the flyer so your comfort and safety is paramount. Stay aware and try new things but also stay safe.
Spotter Key Points
This is a moving sequence and can be challenging to spot. Remember the spots in all previous poses and if you need to ask the base and flyer to slow down so that you can keep up then please do so. You are just as much a part of the flow as the base and flyer. Thank you Spotters!
Congratulations !
You Finished Beginner Acro at Home Series #4
Give yourself and your partner a big high five! That was amazing that you finished the series! Keep working your flow and poses for practice to become stronger. Remember if things come up for you about technique we are here for your support. If things come up for you with working with your partner, remember that kindness and listening can go along way. This practice of acro yoga is one of communication and trust. If your looking for more and want to continue then we have a whole new set of poses and flows for you to try next!
Beginner Acro at Home Series # 5 Pre- Order Only
If you are hungry for more and had fun in the first three series then give this next series # 4 a try!
Release date for late Summer 2020
Why is Series # 4 so much more?
In this series you will be learning short flows and putting the flows together. The videos will be longer with more technique details. You will also see how to spot in these videos since the flows require more movement so the spotting can be more dynamic. We hope you decide to take your Acro at Home to the next level and join us in this fun Series # 4
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Building Trust and Communication through Movement and Joyful Play!
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