Off The Mat 2012 - AcroYoga and Slackasana

Jason and Chelsey Magness (Yogaslackers, US) are back in NZ in March 2012 for another exciting weekend workshop of AcroYoga and Slackasana, hosted by Te Anau Yoga.

Jason and Chelsey are both hard to pin down in a few sentences. Both certified AcroYoga teachers, Chelsey is one of only two teachers that has received certifications from both AcroYoga groups in North America. Jason is one of the co-founders of the YogaSlackers, and together they have trained and taught across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and the Middle East.

With backgrounds in Ashtanga Vinyasa, traditional Hatha, Dutch acrobatics, Tibetan meditation, Thai massage, Slackline, rock-climbing, and ultra-endurance adventure sports this dynamic duo use their teaching to help their students (and themselves) constantly re-asses what is possible, and to radically expand the limits of physical and mental potential. They've been featured by ESPN, ABC, MS-NBC, New York Times, Wend Magazine, Wall Street Journal and have been fortunate to teach at such esteemed establishments as Yoga Journal Conferences, Kripalu, Omega Institute, and Wanderlust. More info about them at the YogaSlackers website.

Workshop programme:
Friday, 5-8pm: Fundamentals of AcroYoga. Blending the elements of Vinyasa yoga, acrobatics & Thai massage, AcroYoga is a powerful tool for transformation.

Saturday, 9:30am-12:30pm: Redefining balance. Take your practice (whether it’s 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.

Saturday, 2pm-5pm: Gravity as the Guru. The ancient yogis gleaned much of their practices from looking toward nature and then emulating it. We'll return to this practice with a class that includes inversions, balancing, backbending, vinyasa, and lots of fun.

Saturday, 6pm-8pm: Thai and Fly. The Nectar of the AcroYoga practice.

Sunday, 9:30am-12:30pm: The Yoga of Acrobatics. 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.

Sunday, 2-5pm: The Continuous Thread. The yogic principle of "live in the moment" doesn't tell the whole story. As we close the weekend, we will work toward taking the experiences of the days before, and blending them with the possibilities of the future. Learning not to "live in the moment", but to "live in all moments". Life and Death are one thread - one line seen from opposite ends, and all experience lies between.

Pre-requisites:
Friday evening and Saturday sessions are open to people who have a minimum of 6 months asana practice. Sunday’s sessions are open to participants who have completed the Friday and Saturday sessions or individuals with previous acro-yoga experience.

Costs:
A non-refundable deposit to Te Anau Yoga Inc. of $50 is required to reserve your place at Off the Mat 2012. Pay before December 17th and save yourself $60 on the registration fee. To make your booking please e-mail teanauyoga@gmail.com for payment options.

Early-bird tickets available before and including December 16th.

Cancellation policy:
Cancellations prior to February 1st will be refunded the total amount less your $50 deposit.
Cancellations from February 2nd to and including February 16th will be refunded the total amount less 50%.
Cancellations from February 17th to the commencement of workshop: A 50% refund will only be given with the provision of medical certificate.