Special guest teachers, The Yoga Slackers,
return to Steamboat for their second annual
workshop weekend September 11th & 12th
An Introduction to Flight: AcroYoga
Saturday, September 11th from 10am – 1pm $45 (scroll down for payment details) at the Yoga Center of Steamboat, 701 Yampa St.
(All levels) Blending the elements of Vinyasa Yoga, Acrobatics & Thai massage, AcroYoga is a powerful tool for transformation. Learning to trust & be confident, exploring the need for strength & surrender, AcroYoga is a physical & emotional balancing act. The basic tools can be used by yogis, bodyworkers & athletes (amazing for climbers) to greatly enhance their sport or practice. No partner necessary, some basic yoga (or other body awareness practice such as rock climbing) is helpful.
Watch the videos below for some AcroYoga grace in action...
Redefining Balance: Slackline Yoga & AcroYoga
Saturday, September 11th from 3 – 5pm $45 (scroll down for payment details) at Elk Park (Lincoln Ave. & 13th)
(All levels) Take your practice (whether it be climbing, running, yoga or other) to an entirely new level. We will be reshaping your definition of balance by teaching basics of yoga on a slackline & on another person. Come see what it is like to play with your own & someone else's energy in a refreshing, new way. We will begin with a vinysasa warm up, then move into Acroyoga and the basics of the slackasana series including standing, walking, kneeling, sitting, arm balancing & even going upside down. This is a great way to improve your overall strength & balance for your asana practice on & off the mat!
Watch the videos below to learn more about Slackline Yoga...
Acrobatics Immersion: Bringing the wisdom of Yoga to Acrobatics
Sunday, September 12th from 11am – 2pm $45 (scroll down for payment details) at the Yoga Center of Steamboat, 701 Yampa St.
(Intermediate level - Pre-requisites include headstand with no spot/wall (or close to it!) & handstand against a wall) Confidence, concentration, trust & agility are all elements that support the embodiment of an acrobat & can help any person feel more empowered in their daily lives. By expanding the range of the physical body, we learn to trust ourselves & others, realizing our collective potential. As we remove self-imposed limits, we are walking on the path towards liberation. The elements shared in this class consist of: Tattsvadarzin asana sequence, partner balance, acrobatic flying, inversions & spotting techniques. With these new tools students have a fresh perspective to enhance their practice & their approach to others. No partner necessary, intermediate yoga practice recommended.
Watch the video below for a display of Acrobatics...
Pricing
Each workshop $45
Space available - no need to call before dropping in on any of these workshops - please show up 15-20 minutes early to get registered, though! Cash, check and credit card accepted. Questions contact Alli at 970-227-7297 or yogacenterofsteamboat@gmail.com
These workshops will be co-taught by Chelsey Gribbon & Jason Magness:
Chelsey Gribbon has been taking her practice off the mat since the day she was born. Her insatiable free spirit has led her to becoming somewhat of a modern day renaissance woman. Part professional racer, yogini, rock climber, acrobat, slackliner & lover of all rivers, Chelsey blurs the lines between adventure & yoga by coaxing her students out of their comfort zone & into new realms of experience. As a member of the YogaSlackers, she teaches vinyasa, slackline yoga & acrobatic yoga that are inspired by her outdoor passions. She is a twice certified yoga instructor & a life-long student of the mountains, rivers, oceans & life lessons. She has been featured in Women’s Adventure Magazine, Wend Magazine & many others.
Jason Magness is an advanced Ashtanga practitioner, AcroYoga teacher, professional athlete, & founder of the YogaSlackers. He has been combining his passions for yoga & adventurous exploration for last 15 years. He believes firmly in the importance of practicing yoga on the mat & as far off the mat as possible. He has studied extensively with masters from around the world, but credits Gaia (the leving earth) as his primary teacher. His inspirational exploits & teaching receives international attention, & he has been featured by ESPN, ABC, MS-NBC, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Outside Magazine & many other.
Team YogaSlackers is an eclectic mix of extreme endurance athletes, master yogis, rugged adventurers & talented slackliners (some members are all four!) who all share a passion for environmental education & awareness. For more information visit www.yogaslackers.com
Jason Magness is an advanced Ashtanga practitioner, AcroYoga teacher, professional athlete, & founder of the YogaSlackers. He has been combining his passions for yoga & adventurous exploration for last 15 years. He believes firmly in the importance of practicing yoga on the mat & as far off the mat as possible. He has studied extensively with masters from around the world, but credits Gaia (the leving earth) as his primary teacher. His inspirational exploits & teaching receives international attention, & he has been featured by ESPN, ABC, MS-NBC, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Outside Magazine & many other.
