Acro Yoga class which blends elements of Yoga, Acrobatics, and Thai Massage. Photo:Jeff Gilbert

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Acro-yoga is a physical practice which blends elements of Yoga, Acrobatics, and Thai Massage.[1] These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness between partners. Minimally practice includes a base and a flyer; beginners (and those trying out advanced poses for the first time) often use a third party spotter to ensure the safety of the flyer. Acro-yoga has many similarities with Adagio, and can be seen as a precursor to more advanced multi-partner yoga routines. Although the origin of the term is unclear, it has been used at Santa Monica Muscle Beach informally since the 1990s. The physical practice itself was first documented in 1938 as practiced by Krishnamacharya with small children as flyers. In the 2000s the term AcroYoga was claimed as a proprietary term to promote a specific school.

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Size: 4367px × 2911px
Location: Third Space Gymn, Covent Garden, Sherwood Street, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © Jeff Gilbert / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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