Day 1 - L Basing

Each day starts with 30 minutes of solo movement. This is your chance to slow down, tune into your body, and build more control and awareness.

Devon and Slava will take turns guiding these sessions, each sharing their own style. Some days might focus on detailed movements that help you feel more connected. Other days could include breathwork inspired by freediving, or slow, grounding flows that build inner strength.

By the end of the 12 days, you’ll have a strong personal practice one that helps you understand your body and supports your partner work in a deeper way.

We shift to Teaching & Partner Work, where you’ll practice guiding others through fundamental movements. Working in small groups, you’ll gain hands-on experience in teaching, spotting, and refining technique, building confidence in both your practice and instruction. This is where your learning takes on an interactive, leadership-focused approach, helping you develop communication and coaching skills that will support you throughout your Acro journey.

At 5:00 PM, we come together for a closing discussion and reflection. This is an opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and celebrate your progress on the first day of training.

In this session, we shift into creative movement and playful exploration. You will learn original flows created by Slava and Devon. These sequences are designed to build rhythm, control, and a natural connection between movements. Each flow is grounded in clear technique but leaves room for creativity and personal expression. They are meant to help you move with ease, confidence, and fluidity.

Alongside the flows, you will experience games that serve a deeper purpose. These are not just fun activities. They are tools to help you build trust, sharpen your awareness, and learn how to hold space for a group. As a teacher, these games will support you in creating a safe and engaging environment for your students.

This is a time to explore, connect, and expand both your movement vocabulary and your confidence as a guide.

There will be a 90-minute lunch break, giving participants plenty of time to rest, recharge, and refuel. There are local restaurants and a coffee shop nearby, and for convenience, Vancouver offers Uber Eats for food delivery. Participants are also welcome to bring their own lunch and enjoy a relaxed break before the afternoon session begins.

This session focuses on the fundamentals. These are the key techniques that every Acro teacher needs to understand deeply and be able to pass on clearly. You’ll be working with linear movements, which move forward and back through space. These include classic shapes like Bird, Reverse Plank, Star, Reverse Star, and Side Star.

You’ll learn how to read and adjust alignment, how to guide weight smoothly through transitions, and how to offer progressions or regressions depending on your partner’s experience. This is the material that creates a solid foundation not just for your own practice, but for the students you will eventually teach.

Throughout the session, you’ll explore what it means to hold space, offer useful feedback, and recognize where someone is in their learning process. These are the building blocks of great teaching and clear communication.

By the end, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how to build control, clarity, and trust in movement. And most importantly, you’ll begin building the foundation for a long and rewarding journey in AcroYoga.

We will come together for a closing discussion and reflection. This is an opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and celebrate your progress on the first day of training.

This session will focus on long holds to build endurance, alignment, and control. Everyone will rotate through all three roles—basing, flying, and spotting—to fully understand each perspective and how they work together. By experiencing each role, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the balance, engagement, and communication needed for smooth transitions and stability. The holds will be practiced in Bird, Reverse Plank, Side Star, Star, and Reverse Star, reinforcing strength, precision, and trust in both your movement and your partners.

We’ll start the day with fun and interactive games to help you connect with your training partners, warm up your body, and build trust. These exercises will improve your coordination, communication, and awareness—important skills for any Acro practice. Plus, after you finish this teacher training, you’ll have these games as useful tools to bring into your own classes, helping you create a fun and supportive learning environment for your students

Today is about refining your movement, enhancing your awareness, and strengthening your ability to work seamlessly with a partner. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of weight distribution, alignment, and controlled transitions, allowing you to move with efficiency and precision. Whether you’re honing your technique or reinforcing fundamental principles, this session will challenge you to refine your body mechanics, improve communication, and build trust in every role—basing, flying, and spotting. By the end of the day, you’ll have a stronger foundation for fluid, dynamic movement and a deeper appreciation for the artistry and technique behind Acro.