ACROVINYASA™ takes yoga from earth to air. Uniting elements of vinyasa, acroyoga and inversion training, this practice cultivates trust and community in a powerful way. The core of #ACROVINYASA is focused on synchronizing breath in movement, building strength and finding balance. Inspired by traditional yoga asanas and L-based acrobatic flying, this progressive yoga system includes both solo and partner practice. The aerial part revolves around one partner (the base) supporting the other (the flyer) in flying through the air in a sequenced series of yoga postures. Bringing a refreshingly playful approach to an ancient tradition, this practice feels more like a dance with gravity than physical excercise. Getting inverted with a partner is very empowering especially for people who may be fearful of supporting or being supported by others. The necessary component for students learning the practice for the first time is the role of a spotter, who makes sure both base and flyer stay safe and properly aligned. The base lies flat on their back supporting the flyer's weight with extended legs and arms. When students learn proper stacking (vertical bone alignment), they can start balancing more than just their own weight. Regular practice and proper technique allows even a smaller person to skilfully base a larger flyer. This practice derives techniques from traditional yoga streams with the intent to build meaningful human connection within a global community. Learning to trust, clearly communicate and give & receive are some of the deeper benefits. In short, this practice offers a dynamic expansion beyond your solo practice. ACROVINYASA™ is systematically organised into two flows LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2 consisting of 180 postures (90 yoga and 90 acro). We share the practice not only in classes and workshops around the world, but also with our global online community through this ig account. For more info about teacher trainings visit yogabeyond.com SWIPE👆🏼to see all 180 postures

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge THE LAST DAY!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Day 30: Low/High RH2 HHandstand . BASE: From Front Plank, maintain RH2H grip (reverse hand to hand grip) with arms extended. Relax toes/ankles and slightly bend knees. Instruct flyer to hold a strong hollow shape, pivot them into a vertical line, bring elbows to the ground. Push into toes to help flyer transition and keep looking up at highest point of flyer (heels or toes). Actively hug hands into midline (Chaturanga Dandasana). Breathe and connect with sensitivity of hands in order to find balance. To take it to the next level, base slightly tips flyer's body toward base's' head and presses up extending arms to straight. . FLYER: From Front Plank, maintain RH2H grip (reverse hand to hand grip) with arms extended. Firm thigh muscles, lift knee caps, lengthen tailbone toward the heels and lift pubis toward navel for hollow body shape. As base brings upper arms to the ground, extend arms by ears and maintain full body integration all the way to the toes. Without pushing lower front ribs forward, allow base to pivot and invert flyer's body. Keep head in neutral, hold shape and let the base balance you. Squeeze, trust and breathe. . SPOTTER: As flyer starts transitioning from Front Plank, maintain a sumo squat and take a ‘sandwich spot’ with hands around front and back of flyer's torso. Check for alignment, be the voice of communication, and bring flyer and base back into balance when necessary. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond ps. Not sure what happened to the sound, but be sure to do your own happy dance afterwards! 😆✨🎉🙌🏽

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge THE LAST DAY!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Day 30: Low/High RH2 HHandstand . BASE: From Front Plank, maintain RH2H grip (reverse hand to hand grip) with arms extended. Relax toes/ankles and slightly bend knees. Instruct flyer to hold a strong hollow shape, pivot them into a vertical line, bring elbows to the ground. Push into toes to help flyer transition and keep looking up at highest point of flyer (heels or toes). Actively hug hands into midline (Chaturanga Dandasana). Breathe and connect with sensitivity of hands in order to find balance. To take it to the next level, base slightly tips flyer's body toward base's' head and presses up extending arms to straight. . FLYER: From Front Plank, maintain RH2H grip (reverse hand to hand grip) with arms extended. Firm thigh muscles, lift knee caps, lengthen tailbone toward the heels and lift pubis toward navel for hollow body shape. As base brings upper arms to the ground, extend arms by ears and maintain full body integration all the way to the toes. Without pushing lower front ribs forward, allow base to pivot and invert flyer's body. Keep head in neutral, hold shape and let the base balance you. Squeeze, trust and breathe. . SPOTTER: As flyer starts transitioning from Front Plank, maintain a sumo squat and take a ‘sandwich spot’ with hands around front and back of flyer's torso. Check for alignment, be the voice of communication, and bring flyer and base back into balance when necessary. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond

Seriously y’all, Nepal will test you and teach you so much. As it heats up in Sydney, we’re still feeling the fresh breezes and high vibes of the mother mountain!😍 #travelingfamily #adventureawaits #nepal . EBC trek 2020, let’s do this!!

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge Day 29: Handstand Pose (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) . 1) From Downward Facing Dog pose, walk feet forwards until shoulders align directly over wrists. Firm shoulder blades onto ribcage and draw them down toward tailbone. Spread palms and fingers wide, press base of index fingers down firmly, keeping arms straight. Gaze between thumbs. . 2) Inhale, bend knees, press away from the ground through the hands and arms. Jump into tuck keeping knees bent and close to chest. Exhale, extend your legs into open straddle whilst engaging deep abdominal muscles to help lift hips over shoulders and find stability. . 3) Keep core engaged and legs activated all the way to pointed or flexed toes. Stay energized through entire body and trust the process. . In order to find alignment, stability, balance and ease, focus on 4 KEY STEPS TO SUCCESS: PRESS - Bones stacked into straight line means the least amount of effort. SQUEEZE - Muscular contraction unifies the body around stacked bone structures. GAZE - Having a gaze point to focus on supports balance and stability. BREATHE - Conscious breath is essential to finding balance with ease. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge Day 28: Superfree Shoulderstand . BASE: From Front Bird, extend arms with fingers spread wide. Relax toes/ankles and slightly bend knees. Receive top of flyer's shoulders on the heels of hands with fingertips touching flyer's shoulder blades. Bend your elbows as much as necessary, instruct flyer to hold a strong hollow shape and pivot them into a vertical line. Push into toes to help flyer transition and keep looking up at the highest point of flyer (heels or toes). Extend arms to straight and stay strong like in Plank Pose. Tune into breath and the sensitivity of hands in order to find balance. . FLYER: From Front Bird, firmly squeeze arms and hands alongside body. Tilt upper body towards base's extended arms. Firm thigh muscles, lift knee caps, lengthen tailbone toward the heels and lift pubis toward navel. Press shoulder blades onto back ribs, widen them across and release them down the back. Without pushing lower front ribs forward, allow base to pivot and invert flyer's body. Keep head in neutral and relax shoulders into base's hands. Focus on drawing the lower ribs towards the hips creating a strong hollow through the torso. Squeeze, trust and breathe. . SPOTTER: As flyer starts transitioning from Front Bird, maintain a sumo squat and take a ‘sandwich spot’ with hands around front and back of flyer's torso. Check for alignment, be the voice of communication, and bring flyer and base back into balance when necessary. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge Day 28: Superfree Shoulderstand . BASE: From Front Bird, extend arms with fingers spread wide. Relax toes/ankles and slightly bend knees. Receive top of flyer's shoulders on the heels of hands with fingertips touching flyer's shoulder blades. Bend your elbows as much as necessary, instruct flyer to hold a strong hollow shape and pivot them into a vertical line. Push into toes to help flyer transition and keep looking up at the highest point of flyer (heels or toes). Extend arms to straight and stay strong like in Plank Pose. Tune into breath and the sensitivity of hands in order to find balance. . FLYER: From Front Bird, firmly squeeze arms and hands alongside body. Tilt upper body towards base's extended arms. Firm thigh muscles, lift knee caps, lengthen tailbone toward the heels and lift pubis toward navel. Press shoulder blades onto back ribs, widen them across and release them down the back. Without pushing lower front ribs forward, allow base to pivot and invert flyer's body. Keep head in neutral and relax shoulders into base's hands. Focus on drawing the lower ribs towards the hips creating a strong hollow through the torso. Squeeze, trust and breathe. . SPOTTER: As flyer starts transitioning from Front Bird, maintain a sumo squat and take a ‘sandwich spot’ with hands around front and back of flyer's torso. Check for alignment, be the voice of communication, and bring flyer and base back into balance when necessary. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond

#Throwback to a serene midday meditation at 17,000 feet surrounded by 6 of the 8 highest mountains in the world. 🏔 Feeling the majestic beauty of Mother Nature pulsate right through me. Magic lives here. H. #highlymeditated #ommanipadmehum #beyondbasecamp . If you’re interested in joining our next trip to #EBC in May 2020, check out our website for details yogabeyond.com

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge Day 27: Unsupported Shoulderstand (Niralamba Sarvangasana) . 1) Begin in supine position. Bend knees and curl the spine using abdominal strength to lift the lower body off the ground. Place hands on lower back fingers pointing skywards and walk the elbows in close for a more stability. . 2) Slowly extend the legs into the air, aiming to align the feet over hips and shoulders. Soften the throat, draw inner thighs toward each other, point feet and gaze up towards toes. . 3) Once balanced and stable, slowly take hands away and start extending arms skywards. Squeeze arms into side body and anchor hands and fingers into outer thighs. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge Day 26: #Floating #ExtendedBoat . BASE: From Bicepstand, slowly start bending knees whilst maintaining core integration. As flyer tucks their knees and starts rolling, extend your arms and open hands to catch flyer’s buttocks. Hold a firm grip with fingers allowing flyer to slowly extend legs. . FLYER: From Bicepstand, slowly bent knees tucking them into chest. Maintain a tuck and start rolling hips over head. Once you feel base’s hands on your glutes, extend legs with control, hugging inner thighs to midline and energising all the way to pointed toes. Keep hands pressed to thighs and gaze towards toes. . SPOTTER: Stand alongside base with hands around flyer’s hips. As flyer transitions, place one knee on the ground with one hand underneath flyer’s upper thighs and one hand underneath their upper back. Check for alignment, be the voice of communication, and bring flyer and base back into balance when necessary. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond

October #ACROVINYASA Challenge Day 26: Floating Extended Boat . BASE: From Bicepstand, slowly start bending knees whilst maintaining core integration. As flyer tucks their knees and starts rolling, extend your arms and open hands to catch flyer’s buttocks. Hold a firm grip with fingers allowing flyer to slowly extend legs. . FLYER: From Bicepstand, slowly bent knees tucking them into chest. Maintain a tuck and start rolling hips over head. Once you feel base’s hands on your glutes, extend legs with control, hugging inner thighs to midline and energising all the way to pointed toes. Keep hands pressed to thighs and gaze towards toes. . SPOTTER: Stand alongside base with hands around flyer’s hips. As flyer transitions, place one knee on the ground with one hand underneath flyer’s upper thighs and one hand underneath their upper back. Check for alignment, be the voice of communication, and bring flyer and base back into balance when necessary. . Post your pics/vids in #ACROVINYASA and tag us in your caption: @ACROVINYASA @YogaBeyond @AloYoga . Have fun, play safe! H&C 🙏🏼 #YogaBeyond

Life can be a slippery slope. Our job is to find equilibrium and run up that hill!👊🏼😉