AcroYoga Workshop
with Jean-Jacques Gabriel
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AcroYoga blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. These three lineages form the foundation of a practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community. From this place of mutual support our true selves can be realized, honored and shared for the benefit of all.
Jean-Jacques returns for a third year and, as always, hopes to foster play, power, pliability and presence! If you've ever wanted to fully experience Partner Yoga then you've got to try AcroYoga. There will be three sessions spread over two days. Come to one, two - or better yet, come to them all! If you have any questions, please feel free to Contact Us about it! |
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Friday, September 11th
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Saturday, September 12th
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Embrace the Elements: Introduction to AcroYoga
6:30 - 9:00 pm AcroYoga combines the ancient wisdom of yoga, the dynamic strength of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of Thai massage. In this workshop we will explore all three elements as we flow through asana, inversions, strength conditioning, flight sequences and Thai massage. Come with an open mind and willingness to play with others – no partner required, all levels welcome! Pre-Register (On or Before 9/4): $30 Drop-In (After 9/4): $35 To Register: Sign up online through the link below: http://www.yogabodyshop.com/workshops-events Yoga Body Shop
765 Harry L Dr, Johnson City, NY 13790 |
Acrobatic Transitions for All-Levels
11:30 -2:00 pm For those that love acrobatic transitions, the best gift is a new exciting washing machine! Come train strength, sensitivity and dynamic connection as we build towards new heights with intelligently ordered progressions that set us up to enjoy stability and grace as we move together. All levels from Beginner to advancing intermediate will be supported and challenged to find more power, more grace, and more connection. Backflying Therapeutics and Thai Massage 3:30 - 6:00 pm Come explore the therapeutic and healing side of AcroYoga. We'll explore partner yoga that helps us to build sensitivity, to explore the nexus of giving and receiving, and facilitates the finding of our boundaries and the support to move beyond them into more depth in our asana. We'll continue the connection while relishing in being both practitioner and receiver of thai massage. It'll all come together into therapeutic flying flows that lend us length, and give the gift of openness. Pre-Register (On or Before 9/4): $55 for 2. $30 for 1 Drop-In (After 9/4): $70 for 2. $35 for 1 To Register: Call 607-862-6701, Register at front desk, or send a check payable to Binghamton Yoga, 311 Exchange Ave, Endicott, NY 13760. Binghamton Yoga
311 Exchange Ave, Endicott, NY 13760 |
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About Jean-Jacques
Jean-Jacques is a Haitian-born artist, father, and teacher living in Philadelphia. He found yoga while at art school in 2001 and has delighted in consistent practice and study since. In both art making and asana, he honors the power and potential of rituals and inspired creativity.
He is a Level 2 Certified AcroYoga instructor, and teaches immersions, workshops and classes that foster play, power, pliability and presence. He has also enjoyed teaching compassionate communication workshops to young people, teens, and adults, in prisons, public schools, summer camps, yoga studios, and workplaces.
He is a Level 2 Certified AcroYoga instructor, and teaches immersions, workshops and classes that foster play, power, pliability and presence. He has also enjoyed teaching compassionate communication workshops to young people, teens, and adults, in prisons, public schools, summer camps, yoga studios, and workplaces.