AcroYoga Course

Lesson 1 • Warm-Up and Mobility Routines

Presents structured warm-up sequences targeting wrists, hips, shoulders, and ankles. Prepares the body for the physical demands of every session.

Lesson 2 • Falling and Landing Safely

Teaches controlled dismount and fall techniques for both base and flyer. Reduces injury risk and builds confidence to attempt new skills.

Lesson 3 • Understanding Acroyoga Roles

Defines the three roles—base, flyer, spotter—and their responsibilities. Anchors all subsequent partner work in clear role awareness.

Lesson 4 • Safety Culture and Communication

Introduces verbal and non-verbal communication systems used during practice. Builds the consent and check-in habits that prevent injury throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • L-Base Position Mastery

Establishes the supine L-base as the primary structural platform for acroyoga. Correct foot placement and hip angle are drilled until automatic.

Lesson 2 • Base Conditioning Off the Mat

Provides supplementary strength exercises to accelerate base development between sessions. Bridges gym training and acroyoga-specific demands.

Lesson 3 • Leg Strength and Endurance Training

Builds the quad, glute, and core endurance needed to sustain flyer weight over time. Directly supports hold duration in all base positions.

Lesson 4 • Hand-to-Hand Base Grips

Introduces wrist-to-wrist and palm-to-palm grips used in standing and lying base work. Correct grip prevents wrist strain and improves flyer control.

Lesson 1 • Finding and Holding Balance Points

Teaches flyers to locate their centre of gravity over the base's contact points. Reduces wobble and builds the proprioception needed for advanced poses.

Lesson 2 • Mounting and Dismounting Safely

Covers step-up, jump-up, and assisted mount techniques with matched dismount sequences. Safe transitions are practised before any elevated pose is attempted.

Lesson 3 • Trusting the Base and Spotter

Addresses the psychological component of releasing control to a partner. Progressive trust drills build confidence without bypassing safety.

Lesson 4 • Flyer Body Tension Principles

Explains how full-body engagement reduces load on the base and improves pose stability. Establishes the muscular activation patterns used in every flyer skill.

Lesson 1 • Hands-On Spotting Techniques

Teaches specific hand placements for catching, redirecting, and guiding the flyer. Each technique is matched to a specific pose category.

Lesson 2 • Spotting Inversions and Elevated Poses

Addresses the increased risk and altered fall dynamics of inverted and high poses. Spotters learn to manage head-down flyer orientation safely.

Lesson 3 • Spotter Decision-Making Under Pressure

Simulates high-speed decision scenarios where spotters must choose intervention type instantly. Develops automatic protective responses.

Lesson 4 • Spotter Positioning Principles

Establishes where spotters stand relative to the base-flyer pair for maximum intervention reach. Correct positioning is the prerequisite for all spotting skills.

Lesson 1 • Throne and Folded Leaf Poses

Teaches the first restorative-style poses that prioritise flyer relaxation over tension. Establishes the base's foot placement and hip-support mechanics.

Lesson 2 • Front Plank and Reverse Plank

Introduces horizontal plank poses requiring full flyer body tension and base leg extension. Builds the foundational strength line used in all acrobatic poses.

Lesson 3 • Star Pose Fundamentals

Develops the standing star pose where the flyer balances on the base's feet overhead. Introduces vertical height and the associated safety considerations.

Lesson 4 • Linking Poses with Smooth Transitions

Teaches how to flow between foundational poses without full dismounts. Develops the timing and communication skills needed for sequence work.

Lesson 1 • Sequencing Intermediate Poses

Combines intermediate poses into flowing sequences with intentional transitions. Develops the planning and communication skills for longer practice sets.

Lesson 2 • Supported Headstand and Handstand

Teaches partner-assisted inversions where the base provides foot or hand support. Builds the inversion confidence needed for advanced acrobatic work.

Lesson 3 • Shoulder Stand and Shoulderstand Variations

Introduces the base shoulderstand as a platform for multiple flyer shapes. Requires precise base shoulder positioning and flyer vertical alignment.

Lesson 4 • Intermediate Backbend Poses

Expands backbend work to deeper expressions requiring greater flyer flexibility and base control. Introduces chest-to-chest and foot-to-back contact points.

Lesson 1 • Giving and Receiving Feedback

Establishes a structured feedback model for acroyoga partnerships focused on specificity and timing. Improves skill acquisition speed for both partners.

Lesson 2 • Co-Creating New Sequences

Provides a creative framework for partners to design original pose sequences together. Develops artistic ownership and deepens partnership trust.

Lesson 3 • Conflict Resolution in Partnership

Addresses disagreements about risk tolerance, pace, and creative direction within partnerships. Provides tools to resolve tension without damaging trust.

Lesson 4 • Adapting to Different Partner Bodies

Teaches adjustment strategies for height, weight, and flexibility differences between partners. Ensures skills transfer across diverse partner pairings.

Lesson 1 • Washing Machine and Whip Sequences

Teaches the washing machine—a continuous rotational sequence—and whip transitions. Develops the timing precision and momentum control of advanced practitioners.

Lesson 2 • Performing and Receiving Critique

Students perform their routines and receive structured peer and instructor critique. Closes the course with a high-stakes application of all learned skills.

Lesson 3 • Three-Person and Group Structures

Expands practice to trios and small groups, introducing multi-base and multi-flyer configurations. Requires advanced spatial awareness and group communication.

Lesson 4 • Advanced Acrobatic Poses

Introduces high-difficulty poses including hand-to-hand stands, bird variations, and multi-limb balances. Requires mastery of all intermediate skills as prerequisites.