What is Acro Yoga Workshop?
Acro Yoga combines yoga, acrobatics, and partner work. You practice yoga poses with a partner, where one person flies in the air while the other supports them. It’s part of our comprehensive yoga teacher training activities that make your learning experience fun and exciting!
What Do You Do in Acro Yoga?
- Work with a partner (we pair you up)
- Learn to trust and communicate
- One person is “base” (on ground supporting)
- Other person is “flyer” (in the air)
- Practice flying poses safely
- Switch roles so everyone tries both
- Laugh and have fun together
- Take amazing photos flying in air
Basic Acro Yoga Poses We Practice
Easy Beginner Poses:
- Front Bird – Flyer lies on base’s feet, arms spread like bird
- Back Bird – Same but flyer faces up toward sky
- Folded Leaf – Flyer sits on base’s feet in forward fold
- Throne – Flyer sits like on chair, base supports with legs
Fun Partner Poses:
- Double Downward Dog – One person on top of other
- Partner Boat Pose – Sitting and holding hands
- Flying Warrior – Warrior pose while flying
- Supported Fish – One partner helps other in backbend
These poses complement the strength you build in our Handstand Workshop and the trust you develop during Balinese ceremonies.
What Happens During Workshop?
Warm-Up Together (30 minutes):
- Partner stretching exercises
- Trust-building games
- Communication practice
- Body warming movements
Learn Basic Poses (60 minutes):
- Start with easiest poses first
- Teacher shows each pose step by step
- Practice with your partner slowly
- Get help from experienced instructors
Flying Practice (45 minutes):
- Try more advanced flying poses
- Switch between base and flyer roles
- Take photos of your flying poses
- Celebrate successes together
Cool Down & Sharing (15 minutes):
- Gentle partner stretches
- Share experience with group
- Plan to practice more together
Who Can Do Acro Yoga?
Perfect For:
- All students in 200-hour yoga teacher training
- Students in 100-hour certification program
- Beginners (no experience needed)
- People who want to try something new
- Anyone who likes partner activities
Good For All Sizes:
- Small people can be great bases
- Tall people can be great flyers
- Weight doesn’t matter much
- We teach modifications for everyone
- Focus is on technique, not strength
Benefits of Acro Yoga
For Your Body:
- Builds core and arm strength
- Improves balance and coordination
- Increases flexibility
- Better body awareness
- Good workout while having fun
For Your Mind:
- Builds trust with others
- Improves communication skills
- Overcomes fear of falling
- Increases confidence
- Reduces stress through laughter
For Your Spirit:
- Creates deep connections with people
- Teaches you to support others
- Shows importance of teamwork
- Builds community feeling
- Pure joy and playfulness
For Future Yoga Teachers:
- Learn how to teach partner poses
- Understand spotting and safety
- Build confidence teaching groups
- Add fun elements to your classes
- Create community in your classes
Safety First
We Always Provide:
- Thick yoga mats for soft landing
- Experienced teacher watching everyone
- Step-by-step instruction for each pose
- Spotting help when learning new poses
- First aid trained staff present
Important Safety Rules:
- Always communicate with your partner
- Start with easy poses first
- Tell partner if something hurts
- Come down slowly from flying poses
- Ask teacher if you have questions
- Stop if you feel tired or scared
What We Give You
Everything for safe practice at our Bali yoga school:
- Extra thick yoga mats
- Yoga blocks for support
- Bolsters for comfortable rest
- Professional instruction
- Partner matching (we pair you up)
What to Wear
- Comfortable, stretchy clothes
- Not too loose (clothes might fall when upside down)
- No jewelry that might hurt partner
- Hair tied back securely
- Bare feet for better grip
- Clothes you can move in easily
What Students Say
- “I was flying like a bird!”
- “So much fun with my partner”
- “Felt scared at first but teacher made it safe”
- “Best photos of my whole trip”
- “Want to teach this to my friends”
- “Laughed so much during practice”
- “Felt so supported and strong”
- “Made best friend in this workshop”
Workshop Schedule
When: Usually afternoon after regular yoga practice How Long: 2.5 hours total Where: Large yoga hall at our Ubud location Group Size: Maximum 12 students (6 pairs)
After the Workshop
You Will Know:
- 8-10 basic acro yoga poses
- How to be safe base and confident flyer
- Communication techniques with partner
- How to teach acro yoga to others
- Modifications for different body types
Take Home:
- Photo memories of you flying
- Practice guide with pose instructions
- Safety guidelines for home practice
- New friendships with workshop partners
- Confidence to try more acro yoga
Connect with Other Activities
Acro Yoga workshop works perfectly with other activities in your training:
- Build strength in Handstand Workshop
- Develop trust like in Holy Temple ceremonies
- Find balance like in Beach Yoga sessions
- Relax afterward with Sound Healing
Practice at Home
We teach you:
- Safe poses to practice with friends
- How to set up safe practice space
- Communication tips for partners
- Progression sequence to advance skills
- When to seek professional instruction
Why We Include Acro Yoga
At Bali YTTC, we believe yoga should be:
- Fun and joyful
- Build community connections
- Challenge you in new ways
- Teach trust and communication
- Create lasting memories
- Prepare well-rounded yoga teachers
Student Success Stories
Many of our yoga teacher training graduates now include partner poses in their classes. Read more student testimonials about how acro yoga changed their teaching style.
Ready to Fly with Friends?
Acro Yoga Workshop is included in:
Want to experience the joy of flying and build amazing connections?
