2-month AcroYoga Adventure Above & Beyond - Level 1 The Foundation

Then this adventure is for you! We have created an AcroYoga adventure 

Above & beyond for those who are committed to playful greatness ;)

Do you want to:

√ Learn the basics of AcroYoga? (the foundation for awesome acrobatics!)

√ Get strong & fit while having fun with friends?

√ Have some amazing, yet easy-to-learn massage techniques in your toolbox?

√ Learn to communicate in authentic, loving and “in tune” ways?

√ Be part of a community of loving and playful people?

√ Co-create a kick-ass adventure with us?

Then: welcome, and please read on…

Have you been dreaming of flying washing machines like a graceful bird?

Being a rock steady base?

Overcoming your fear of heights and building deeper trust?

What seems to be out of reach will soon be at your fingertips…

- REACH YOUR GOALS WITH US -

We will help you to playfully work towards AcroYoga- and life goals.

Two immersive weekends, 8 weekly classes, weekly challenges 

and assignments will invite you to step into a greater -and more connected- version of yourself.

You will build strength, elegance and flexibility. 

You’ll develop more confidence and body awareness.

Try out funky new poses, transitions and washing machines, 

learn by falling and laughing: a thing we call “failing forward”.

Be prepared to laugh, sweat and have loads of fun.

Get ready to meet your new AcroYoga friends.

And, last but not least: you’ll be part of a creative, endorphin inducing, 

oxytocin overdosing, loving kindness-loaded tribe.

So let’s fly high! The sky is the beginning…

—THIS COURSE INCLUDES—

8 classes from 19.00 to 22.00, consisting of:

√ Partneryoga, strength & conditioning, fun and games

√ Handstand practice and acrobatics training

√ Therapeutic Flying (“anti gravitational thai massage therapy”)

√ Thai Yoga Massage: learning massage and deepening your skills

√ Personal development processes and tools to become a happier and more peaceful AcroYogi

—THIS COURSE ALSO INCLUDES—

2 AcroYoga Weekends dedicated to:

√ building community and togetherness

√ meeting new friends

√ having a playful learning experience

√ creating a strong foundation for acrobatics, therapeutics and thai massage

√ getting fit while having fun

—THIS COURSE ALSO ALSO INCLUDES—

- Inspiring assignments for solo and partner home practice

- Structured & fun challenges

- Online Feedback, tips & tricks

- Simple yet powerful daily practices

Are you a more experienced AcroYogi? 

We also offer an intermediate course, check it out!

—WHAT YOU WILL LEARN—

Are you an absolute beginner? Already had some classes? Both are very welcome.

We always tailor our courses to YOUR needs and wishes as a group, 

so this will be an adventure for all of us :)

It does help to have some movement experience!

To give you an idea:

Therapeutic Flying Flows

Thai Yoga Massage

L-basing transitions (Base lying down)

Standing acrobatics

Funky washing machines

Tripod Headstands, Handstands

And much more, to be discovered…

This is for you if:

√ You want to learn the basics of acrobatics, like for instance

-Tripod headstand

-Handstand

-Front bird, Throne, Star, Side Star progressions, and flows with these elements

√ You want to learn Therapeutic Flying and Thai Massage skills, like for instance:

-Folded Leaf, Lifted Baddhakonasana, High Flying Whale, Back Bird, Superyogi, etc.

And Thai Yoga Massage  (*this is only a selection of what we’ll cover in this course)

√ You would like to be a better communicator in general, and learn the ability

to tune into your friends with words as well as loving touch.

√ You want to create deeper, more authentic connections with the people in your life,

and be part of a tribe of loving and playful people

√ You are eager to learn and want to proactively create an amazing adventure with us.

- PRICE -

Regular price:    425 euro

EARLY monkey: 375 euro

You'll receive:

√ 8 classes of 3 hours

√ two AcroYoga Weekends: 18 hours of AcroYoga in total

√ all online material

√ challenges

√ weekly emails with instructional videos

& "home-play" assignments for personal growth

- WE DON’T CALL THIS ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR NOTHING -

A weekend full of playfulness, loving touch & connection,

and growth.

Apart from learning an AcroYoga flow filled to the brim with different elements

like standing acrobatics, L-basing, pops, whips and challenging poses,

we also help you to dive deeper into your practice.

With exercises and games, related to the AcroYoga themes from this course,

you'll get the most out of your AcroYoga practice (and you'll get more out of life, too!)

Also, you will learn the best basing and flying skills,

while communicating your needs and boundaries.

- FRIDAY EVENING - 

We'll start the weekends at our cozy yoga shala in LOU

with a group opening, a Bodywork & Dessert party or Thai massage evening.

During the Bodywork Dessert party, you'll share Thai massage, therapeutic flying

AND homemade desserts!

Can you imagine getting massaged (by two people) and eating chocolate

banana cake in the meantime ;)?

We'll guide you through the evening step by step,

with group exercises & mini workshops.

Start the weekend relaxed and energized

and connect with (new) friends.

- SATURDAY -

On the Saterdays of the weekends we'll inspire you with a beautiful, 

creative AcroYoga flow, pops, whips or invite you

to create youself. We hope you like surprises!

With small steps for the beginners, and challenging 

transitions for the more experienced.

At lunchtime we'll have a group potluck.

We'll be there to give you the coaching on exactly what you need.

- WILL YOU ALSO JOIN OUR TRIBE? -

So if you want to make AcroYoga a wonderful & nourishing part of your life,

come and take this opportunity!

Become part of the AcroYoga community, which doesn't just live in Utrecht,

but is a worldwide family of playful people.

- DATES -

Weekends:

Fridays 19-22 hours 

Saturdays 11-18 hours

1-2 April + 3-4 June

Classes: 

Mondays from 19-22 hours

4, 11 and  25 April

2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May

No class on 18 April due to Easter!

- COVID TIMES ANNOUNCEMENT -

If we have to delay the start of the course as a result of government measures,

we'll let you know as soon as possible.

If we have to change the course schedule and outline as a result of Covid measures,

we'll provide you with several alternative options. 

If it's impossible for you to attent the alternative options,

we'll offer you a voucher or refund and charge  €25,- administrative costs.

- CANCELLATION POLICY -

Cancellations are free up until the 15th of February 2022.

For cancellations up until 21 days before the event starts, we will

charge 50% of the total amount.

After this time, we will charge the full price.

However, you can sell your ticket to somebody else.

—LOCATION—

In the lovely LOU Oudenoord, near the center of Utrecht.

A cozy yoga shala with plants and lots of windows that allow sunlight.

Yoga mats, blankets, and tea are provided and free parking is available.

But if the weather Gods are in our favor, we'll be teaching in nature,

maybe even using the water to our advantage.

—YOUR ADVENTURE GUIDES—

Roald Penning and Marijke van der Linde