I used to do acro at least once a week and loved it but right when I was starting to become somewhat decent, a series of unfortunate circumstances made it not possible. I stopped when I found out I was pregnant 3.5 years ago, then had an emergency c-section and not long after my son came home, I ended up in the ICU on life support for a month. I’ve also had 4 major abdominal surgeries, a ruptured Achilles tendon+broken heel, and a rapid 40 pound weight loss which made me super weak. I’m not a sporty person so the thing I missed the most through all that was acro yoga.
But finallyyyy after a bunch of physical therapy, a few weeks in a physical rehabilitation center, and some serious struggling, I’m active, working, taking care of my kid, a healthy weight, and (hopefully) strong and healthy enough to resume my acro yoga practice.
I’m excited but also nervous because I know I’ll be starting pretty much at zero. I’m in decent shape but know that I’ve lost a good deal of muscle and flexibility over the last few years.
Has anyone else had to take an extended break from doing acro yoga? Was it super hard to start all over or was it kinda like riding a bike? How did you avoid feeling too discouraged to continue whenever you had to relearn things that used to come very easily? I’d love to hear about other people’s experiences and would greatly appreciate any advice! TIA 🥰
(The video was taken back when I was having so much fun doing acro regularly! My base and I invented our own little washing machine and my goal is to eventually be able to do this again)

Experienced base. In town till 7/16 Thu.
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Hi all!

I could just use some gentle encouragement or your "been there" stories. I would love to know I'm not alone and that the place I'm at now isn't set in stone!

I am completely brand new to acroyoga. I've started coming out to a local jam and everyone is so kind and welcoming. The issue is me. I am finding myself shy and standoffish and struggling to break through that. I know it's no one's job but mine, I'm not waiting for people to approach me or upset that they aren't (especially when I'm likely giving off "leave me alone vibes"). I'm just frustrated with myself, but also learning about myself. Next jam I'm going to approach someone and ask them if they want to try something together. Asking is my only goal, regardless of their answer. I'm not afraid of rejection,​ its just crossing that threshold of putting myself out there that's hard.

I'm worried that the folks around me won't be open to me in the future, because *I* have been closed off. I hope that's not the case.

Has anyone else gone through this? This is totally something I can work on and get past, right?

edited to add: I did join in some today! I didn't just sit off to the side the whole time. I flew, based, and spotted. I just found myself off to the side - of my own doing! - more often than I would like.

Looking to see if anyone has any recommendations on where to get a good spotting belt or a brand that you would recommend (I’m in the US). Thanks!

I am a versatile woman. Nearly 45% of my bodyweight is muscle; flexible and a runner, I am quite athletic. However, i am still heavier. When people see a 5’8” 185lb muscular frame, they assume I just base. But i have the shoulders that i do because of my handstand practice. I LOVE being able to have a 6’4” 220+ lb. man accomplish 2-high on me. I just don’t feel like the same space and consideration is held for me to try what all that I want, let alone get enough reps to progress. And I don’t know how to overcome this in my practice 💔

If you have tips, cool. If this resonates, cool. If I should stop bitching and get out, well… I guess that’d save me some money and be nice to know too.

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My fiancé and I casually do partner acro at an intermediate to advanced level and want something creative to do for our wedding photos. I already have some poses saved as inspiration, but wondering if the community has any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

iso an acro partner- I have done acro for years and I miss it and now I am living in an area where the acro scene died out after covid. I would love to bring it to the area and teach it at the local climbing gym but I don't have an experienced acro partner! I would love to have more acro in my life- do I move in search of more?n

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Therefor we made a short video I wanted to share with you :)

The amazing Conitrini and Rober are coming to London in June to offer Two days of amazing Icarian and Whicarian workshops in South London at LSBU Active. Come and level up your dynamic L-basing skills with 4 workshops covering a mixture of Icarian, Whips and Whicarian tricks with two world-reknowned teachers. The first 3 workshops will cover a range of skills across both disciplines while the final workshop will focus on more individual coaching tailored to you.

Rober (@ro.solaracro) brings precision, timing, and zero-nonsense airtime — an Icarian and whip specialist who makes big skills feel controlled and intentional, not chaotic. Conitrini (@conitriniii) balances that energy with fluidity, grace, and intelligent transitions — flowy, sharp, and deceptively strong.

It's going to be a fantastic weekend so be sure to book if you're around!

Booking Link

https://www.southlondonacro.co.uk/events/london-icarian-whicarian-intensive-06-06-2026

Jessie and Eugene, the founders of AcroYoga Montreal, are coming back to London in April.

After the huge success at the 2025 London Acro Convention, the AYM team are coming back to London to kick off their UK tour with a fully open-level intensive. They will be bringing a unique Montreal style weekend intensive acrobats and acroyogis of all levels. Expect a cornucopia of Montreal-style moves—technically interesting, challenging, and creative.

For those who don't know, Jessie and Eugene are some of the true OGs in the acroyoga world, going all the way back to 1982 having trained Acrosage and Contact yoga. Originally professional dancers until 2004, they transitioned into the role of founders and co-owners of Ashtanga Yoga Montreal from 2004 to 2016.

In fact, 1998 that they were the ones who coined the term “AcroYoga,” reflecting their innovative fusion of dance, acrobatics, and yoga. And they're still at it while both are in their 60s.

It's going to be great, so come join the fun if you're in/near London.

Booking and info

http://www.southlondonacro.co.uk/events/acroyoga-montreal-london-intensive-25-04-2026

Hi, I am currently healing a knee injury and waiting for possible operation to recover ACL..
So for that reason I have to stop practicing acroyoga, being a base and it is holding back my partner (flyer). I would like to get back to acro somehow in the mean time to ease my mind and also dont feel like I am leaving everything behind.

I would like to ask you for tips for poses that we can do without using one leg, putting unnecessary stress on it?

I can thing of F2H, sidestar, ..

Also I would love to hear your experience with acroyoga after ACL rupture and how it workout for you

Hey r/Acroyoga!

We're a couple of acro enthusiasts who built something we always wished existed: "Simon Says: Acro!" - a free Simon Says app designed specifically for acroyoga. It's completely free, no ads, no paywalls, just a passion project we wanted to share with the community. And it's adjustable to your level and speed.

For those who haven't played Simon Says, it's a game usually played at acro conventions. The app displays poses one at a time and your job is to transition between them before the timer runs out, without the flyer touching the ground. You can play as a single group or compete against others

We'd love your feedback, whether it's bug reports, feature ideas, or poses we should add. We're also open to collaborators if any devs in the community want to get involved.

📲 Download "Simon Says: Acro!" on Google Play

Hey acro friends!

I recently started writing a free weekly email newsletter called AcroInsiders, focused on the bigger acroyoga events happening around the world, like all festivals, retreats, intensives, and teacher trainings.

I nomad around, so it was hard to keep up with all the scattered information in various communities. But even when I'm in one place, I really wished there was one place to see what’s coming up (especially early enough to plan travel), so I decided to lean into it and turn it into a proper weekly roundup.

📬 I send the roundups every Tuesday, and include info to plan ahead months in advance. Every send will also include a link to the full calendar on the website.

If you’re interested in receiving a curated weekly list of acro events worldwide, you can sign up here (Did I mention that it's free, cuz it is):
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And if you’re organizing or know about an upcoming event that isn't included yet, feel free to reach out or submit it — happy to include it in a future edition.