Acro Yoga

Acro yoga is a partner practice that mixes yoga with acrobatics. One person lies on the ground and lifts another into the air, usually on their feet, while the pair move through balances and flowing shapes together. It's playful, a bit silly and all about trust and communication. You don't need to be a gymnast or a seasoned yogi to give it a go.

The base is the person on the ground, often lying on their back with their legs straight up. They make a stable platform, supporting the flyer through their feet and hands. Stacked bones do the work here, not bulging muscles.

The flyer is the person in the air. Their job is to stay long and engaged, trust the base and hold the shape. It's less about strength and more about body tension and balance.

The spotter stands close by and keeps an eye on the flyer, ready to steady them or help them down safely. Spotting is a proper role, not a tea break, and it's what lets everyone try new things with confidence.

Most people start with front plank, where the base's feet sit on the flyer's hips and the flyer holds a straight plank in the air. From there comes bird, the famous one: the flyer lifts their arms out wide and flies like a superhero. Throne has the flyer sitting upright on the base's feet, a bit like a very wobbly royal. Folded leaf, a gentle hang forward over the base's feet, is a lovely way to finish and let everything relax.

Some practice leans acrobatic and dynamic, with flows and transitions between poses. Other practice is slower and more restful, mixing in assisted stretches and massage-style moves. You'll often hear these called solar and lunar.

Expect a warm-up first, with some partner games to get comfortable working closely with other people. Your Activity Leader then breaks down the building blocks: how to base safely, how the flyer finds their balance point and how the spotter helps. You'll swap roles, try a few simple poses and build up step by step. Clear words like up, down and wait go a long way. Expect wobbles, collapses into giggles and a big grin the first time you nail bird.

That's exactly who beginner sessions are for. You don't need a partner, a gymnastics past or a yoga habit, just a willingness to work with others and have a laugh when it goes sideways. Wear loose, comfortable clothes you can stretch in, and bring some water.

You might also like Aerial Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage and Freestyle Gymnastics.

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