A summer convergence: bringing together acrobatics, healing arts and yoga

The European Convergence – bringing together acrobatics, healing arts and yoga into eight day gathering

When: Monday 30th July to Tuesday 7th August 2012

Where: Wytwónia Ciszy (Label Silence Centre), Uniejów Poland.

Cost: €650 (includes all teaching, accommodation and food does not include transfers to and from the venue)

Five European, phenomenally experienced & renowned teachers are collaborating to bring you a unique offering to explore the infinite possibilities of the human form. A chance to grow, to play, to heal and be.

We are offering a chance to delve deeper into the practices of yoga, acrobatics and the healing arts of Thai massage and flying therapeutics. This retreat will be the perfect exploratory lab for passionate acro-bodyworker squirrels.

The teachers: –

Yohann Guichard – Our Thai Massage Guru
* With 10 years Thai massage teaching experience.
* His focuses are harmonizing yin & yang, movement & stillness, to reaching balance.
* The core of his teaching is the union of yoga alignments, anatomy knowledge & Zen contemplation.
* He is an endless grace and ease seeker; sharing the Thai massage tools for body expansion.

 

 

Thorsten Bohle – Our Acro-Balancing Maestro
* With 19 year experience in acrobatic balancing.
* He adores the creative processes in discovering new acrobatic tricks and is a gifted wizard in breaking down complicated & elaborate tricks.
* He is a virtuoso with all manner of head balances!
* As a trained carpenter he will be one of our resident forest monkeys.

 

 

Lorenzo Becchi – Our Flying Therapeutics Sage
* Has explored the field of personnel development therapies for the past 10 years and trained in Chinese medicine & acupuncture.
* He has been exploring and teaching the techniques of flying therapeutics for the past four years.
* He is passionate, dedicated and enlightened soul who is devoted to the flow of what life has to offer.

 

Jasper Herrman – Our Acrobatic Genius
* Has been practicing acrobatics for 15 years & is also a trained school teacher which enables him to teach to all age ranges.
* He finds joy is inventing new acrobatic tricks, breaking them down in terms of timing, forwards & backwards; Ikaren & understanding the dynamics air time and popping.
* He also likes to explore the communication, collaboration & cooperation of partner acrobatics.

 

 

Jaqui Wan – Our Yoga Junkie
* She has had a consistent & ongoing relationship with hatha yoga 15 years and has been teaching for past six years.
* She is fascinated with the movement of the body, from the perspective of myofascial anatomical trains; she is also a task master and will enable you to discover your physical potential.
* She a committed advocate for play so will one of our resident forest jesters.

 

Frequently asked questions

Getting to & from the venue: 

The nearest serving airport to the Wytwónia Ciszy is Łódź Airport which flys to number of European cities and all over the world.

Transfers from Łódź Airport to Uniejów (52km) can be done by a regular weekday local bus service that takes about an hour and from there you will be picked up and taken on a short ride to the venue.  More detailed information on transfers will follow shortly.

What to bring:

Please bring with you enough clothing to practice and lounge in for about one week.  Bring a warm layers for the possible cool nights, sun block of your skin is sensitive to the sun, toiletries, a towel any medication that you regularly take and any other items you can not live without for a week and that you can legally carry in and out of the country.  Please bring your own towel and indoor shoes with you.

What we want from you:

All registered participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire for your contact details, emergency contacts, dietary needs and other requirements you may have.  Please complete this form once you have made your payment.

Payment Options

To secure your place on this convergence you are required to either pay in full or pay a deposit of €300 via paypal. The outstanding balance can either be paid via paypal or cash upon arrival. Discounts are available to teachers and participants from the Barcelona Yoga Conference and French Acrobatics Convention as well as teachers upon agreement from one of the teaching team.

AcroYoga August Get-Away

August Get-Away with Erica Montes and Jaqui Wan

This event has been postponed until further notice.

When: Friday 10th to Monday 13th August 2012

Where: Ananda Healing Centre, Peacehaven B10 8AA UK

Cost: £175 camping or £195 room share before 5th July or £195 camping or £220 room share after.

A fantastic opportunity to spend your Spring Bank Holiday delving into the world of AcroYoga.

The weekend will include teaching & instruction from Erica Montes & Jaqui Wan. It is inclusive food, camping facilities and limited accommodation on a first come first serve basis & station transfers.

We will have in store for you evenings of kirtan and music, a bodywork extravaganza, a beach day, a big hot tub and abundance of play and fun.

Come and do something different this Spring Bank Holiday.

The Centre will be a catering for vegans only and will be a drug and alcohol free zone.

Any questions about the venue please contact info@awakeningtruth.com

Any questions on the teaching please contact jaquiwan@me.com

Registration is required please complete the questions on the following link

AcroYoga indulgence @ Stonemonkey Yoga

Roll into Spring with AcroYoga @ Stonemonkey Yoga

When: Sunday 22nd April 2012, 10.30-6pm

Where: Stonemonkey Yoga, Leamington Spa UK

Cost: £45 before 9th April or £55 after.

Tap into your light hearted self and your inner playful child. On the day you will discover the art of flying therapeutics at one en of the spectrum to your acrobatic genius and potential at the other. Don’t be put off by the word ‘acrobatics’ we will work progressively within the container of safety and joy. Come with an open mind and willingness to turn your world upside down.

We will explore therapeutic flying & Thai massage where you will explore your ability to be sensitive and receptive. Students will learn and practice honest, clear, compassionate communication to build the foundation of partnership. We will draw upon the natural forces of gravity and “metta” loving kindness to encourage the body to let go of fear and tension. The flow of basing and flying, giving and receiving, honoring and accepting, inhaling and exhaling will take both yogis into a new place of union and bliss. Some yoga experience recommended, no partner needed.

There is a proposed 1.5hr lunch break.

We will cover basic acrobatics and flying. Learn to flip, spin, drop back and float, all while suspended in the air with the support of a partner! Using time-tested acrobatic training techniques, students will learn how to combine basic flying positions with inversions to create dynamic flying flows. We will demonstrate techniques for bases, flyers and spotters that will keep the flying safe and supported. Come with a familiarity with handstands.

The day will be taught by Jaqui Wan and Naomi Hawkes.

Please contact the studio for bookings

Telephone: +44 (0)1926 425282

Email: stonemonkey.yoga@gmail.com

Celebrate Valentine’s with AcroYoga in Brighton

AcroYoga Valentine’s in Brighton

When: 19th February  2012

Where: Brighton Natural Health Centre, 27 Regent Street Brighton BN1 1UL

Costs: £60 on the day £50 pre booking or £90 for couples.

This workshop will be co-taught with Erica Montes, see www.acroyoga.org

An opportunity to mark Valentines Day by celebrating your union with friends, family & partners.  A unique opportunity to celebrate the art of connection, trust and play within the parameters of AcroYoga.  We will combine the day with partner yoga, Thai massage & suspended flying therapeutics.  Learn to give, receive & share the delights of healing touch.  Not just for partners, family and friends but also for those interested in contact and touch.

“True love is boundless like the ocean and rising and swelling within one [it] spreads itself out and crossing all boundaries and frontiers [and] envelopes the whole world.” Mahama MK Gandhi

Please contact the studio for booking or see www.acroyoga.org. This day long workshop will be taught by Erica Montes and Jaqui Wan.

Costs £75 for pairs or £40 each if booked before 10th February 2012 or £95 for pairs or £50 after.

For more info click here.

For bookings please contact the studio directly please call: 01273 600 010 or email info@bnhc.co.uk.

All day fun day in Godstone

All Day Play Day

When: Sunday 11th March 2012 10-5.30pm

The building potential is limitless

Where: St Nicolas Hall, Godstone RH9 8DT

Costs: £40 early bird rate for booking made before 29/1/11 there after £50.

After the disappointing cancellation of our workshop in February (5/2/12) due to snow and poor travelling conditions we have set a new date to be big kids! The day by will by request revisit the basics covering partner yoga and therapeutics, as well as the principles in discovering strength, core and ones acrobatic bodies. Don’t be put off by the word acrobatics I can assure you all skills and sequences are carried out progressively within the container of safety and joy. Come with an open mind and prepared to play.

For bookings and info please call 07917 787 768 or email info@ annabelyoga.com or click here.

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