AcroYoga, an exciting new form of partner Yoga has landed in Brighton! Jim Gilligan, registered Yoga instructor will be leading an AcroYoga workshop at the Yoga Center for Healthy Living on Saturday, March 23rd at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.
AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of Acrobatics, and the loving kindness of Thai massage. These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. There are three primary roles in an Acro-yoga practice: base, flyer, and spotter. Base - this is the individual who has the most points of contact with the ground. Often this person is lying on the ground with the entire back torso in full contact. This enables both the arms and legs to be "bone-stacked" for maximum stability and support of the Flyer. Main points of contact with the flyer are the feet (generally placed on the Flyer's hips or stomach) and the hands (which either form handholds or grasp the shoulders). Flyer - this is the individual who is elevated off the ground by the Base. The Flyer can move into a series of dynamic positions, and generally lets gravity do the work for them. A Flyer needs balance, confidence, and core strength. Spotter - this is the individual who has an objective view of the partners, and whose entire focus is on making sure that the Flyer lands safely in case of any slips. The spotter can also make recommendations to the Base and Flyer to improve their form.
Come solo or bring a friend/partner. 90 minutes of pure fun, as you trust your body to explore yoga positions in a new way, with a different perspective. Only $20 preregister, or $25 day of event
Jim Gilligan began practicing Yoga in 1988 and in 2012 started formally teaching Yoga. He is Yoga Alliance RYT200 certified. Jim teaches in several Yoga traditions, and founded the popular AcroYoga Ann Arbor group: http://www.meetup.com/AcroYoga-Ann-Arbor/ in 2012. The Yoga Center for Healthy Living, LLC is located at 4437 Old US-23 Brighton, Michigan 48114 810.225.1288 The Yoga Center's mission is to facilitate healing on every level (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) for every body.
For more info contact:
Jim Gilligan
Yoga Center for Healthy Living, LLC
810.599.6881
AcroYogaAnnArbor@gmail.com
http://yogacenterbrighton.com/events/