Flying High: Discovering the Joy And Benefits of Acro-Yoga!

are you ready to take your yoga practice to new heights?

If so, you’re in for a treat, because today we’re highlighting 6 ways acro-yoga will benefit your body & life!

acro-yoga is one of our core activities at squamish vegan festival. read the benefits, and you’ll understand why it fits perfectly with our festival values:

1. Building Trust & Connection: Acro-yoga isn’t just about striking impressive poses; it’s also about building trust and connection with your partner. Whether you're the base providing stability or the flyer surrendering to gravity, you're relying on each other in a beautiful dance of balance and support. It's like a trust fall, but way more fun!

2. Boosting Strength & Flexibility: Get ready to engage muscles you never knew you had! Acro-yoga combines elements of yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage, which means you’ll be working your core, arms, legs, and everything in between. the pressure points between you and your partner give deep tissue massages that feel great, and all those funky poses will have you bending and stretching in ways you never thought possible. you’ll be left feeling more flexible and empowered with every session, and at squamish vegan festival, we have a few!

3. Improving Communication Skills: Communication is key in acro-yoga. Whether you’re signaling for your partner to lift you higher or gently adjusting your alignment mid-flight, clear communication is essential for a successful practice. Plus, learning to express your needs / boundaries and listening to your partner’s cues will foster better communication both on and off the mat.

4. Enhancing Mindfulness & Presence: Flying through the air requires focus, presence, and a whole lot of mindfulness. As you flow from one pose to the next, you’ll find yourself fully immersed in the moment, letting go of worries and distractions as you embrace the joy of movement. It’s like meditation in motion!

5. Fostering Playfulness & Joy: Let’s face it, acro-yoga is just plain fun! There’s something undeniably joyful about defying gravity, experimenting with new poses, and laughing with your partner as you stumble (or gracefully soar) into the unknown. So go ahead, unleash your inner child and let the playful spirit of acro-yoga lift your spirits!

6. Creating a Supportive Community: Last, but certainly not least, acro-yoga offers the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for movement, exploration, and personal growth. what could be better than embracing community and lifting each other up —both figuratively and literally!?

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your body, deepen your connections, or simply add a splash of joy to your life, acro-yoga has something for everyone.

get ready to spread your wings and soar to new heights with this exhilarating practice at squamish vegan festival!

After all, life is too short to keep both feet on the ground!