The joy of 2: Intro to Partner & Acro Yoga

Double Down Dog, A Partner Yoga Pose

After years of flourishing in the west, the yoga family tree is growing more branches. Every year it seems a new lineage or teaching styles is developed. Each one grounded in something a little different then the last, some with vastly different teaching methods. The activity that was once deemed a solo practice has evolved into a team sport with the help of a few adventurous souls.  The partner yoga phenomena is sweeping the globe! You may be left wondering: What is Acro or Partner Yoga anyway?
 
Acro & Partner Yoga are close relatives. Partner yoga is the milder of the two. Both up the ante on the original, singular, individual asana practice we have grown to know and love.  These two styles of yoga utilize the combination of 2 or more individuals to counterbalance each other’s weight in order to sustain one grand pose.

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Partner Yoga is mostly known for poses like double down dog and double plank.

In this  pose leverage is being created by the connection between the feet and lower back of the the two yogis. When executed properly & safely the Yogi in Downward dog should be able to lift their arms off the ground. 
 
Shockingly enough, the novelty of a double down dog pales in comparison to the Wow factor of Acro Yoga .  Acro- Yoga is known for its gravity defying poses like floating bow pose.  Acro Yoga has created a marriage between acrobatics, yoga, and team work that has caught the attention of thousands of people over the last few years.

 
While these two styles are still growing in popularity nationally, you will happily find more than a few offerings for both in Atlanta. 
 
Despite what you may think, there are no height/weight/strength requirements to take an Acro or Partner yoga class.  Nor do you have to bring a partner that is your same height/weight/build in order to  participate. I once went to a partner yoga workshop with a friend who is at least 5-6 inches taller then me & weighs at least 30 pounds more than me. I am happy to report our size differential was not an obstacle at all!
 
If this all sounds way far a field, I can understand. The first time I heard about these Yoga styles I was slack jawed.  However, after experiencing it for myself I was amazed. There is a certain level of interconnectedness, synergy and unified focus that is created when you attend one of these classes with a friend, lover, or family member. You undoubtedly become closer to them, and grow more uniquely aware of your own power.
 
Interested in trying out a partner Yoga workshop in Atlanta? Check out  Nirvana Yoga Atlanta they offer Partner Yoga workshops several times a year.  Feeling acrobatic? Then visit www.AcroAtlanta.com for classes and workshops located at Intown Tumbling near old fourth ward.
 
Until Next time…. Namaste!

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