The Internal Processes of Acroyoga in Sydney, 4th November 2017

FACILATORS:
Simon Borg-Olivier and Zoe Braithwaite

TIME, DATE & VENUE:
11-45 am to 2-45 pm Saturday 4th November 2017 at Yoga Synergy Bondi Junction (Level 1, 17 – 21 Bronte Rd)

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
This special workshop will be in two parts. Simon will lead the first part and Zoe will lead the second part.

Part One will include learning a simple, effective series of postures, movements and breathing that are a safe and effective way of developing core strength without stress. The sequence teaches you how to effectively and actively move from your core in a fluid way that develops:

• strength without feeling stressed
• flexibility with out overstretching
• good circulation without your heart racing

Simon wil also give the keys to improving your balance and ability to work intelligently with resistance, which are the main tools that will be used in the second part of the workshop.

Part Two you will learn a simple but effective series of partner exercises that:

• bring balance to the body through core activation
• use equal resistance to seamlessly transition from one position to another
• help support yourself and others to create strength, flexibility and balance

Acroyoga is a functional movement practice where you can learn how to balance strength and length across multi directional movement planes, while working together in challenging and playful ways.

Prerequisites: No experience in AcroYoga or having a partner is necessary for this course, but please let us know if you have any musculoskeletal problems or medical conditions and we will guide you accordingly

Cost: $99

Bookings: Book online here or call our office 93897399

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS:
SIMON BORG-OLIVIER:

Simon Borg-Olivier MScBAppSc(Physiotherapy)APAM has been practicing yoga for 50 years and teaching for 35 years.

He has also been a registered physiotherapist for 20 years. Simon is co-director of YogaSynergy, a research scientist and a University lecturer.

He has been regularly invited to teach lifestyle, posture, movement and breathing at conferences and festivals internationally since 1990.

Here is a link to a good two minute version of one of the main YogaSynergy spinal movement sequences that Simon will teach on this workshop as safe accessible effective yoga for almost everyone that most people can follow (you will also be shown versions of these postures and movements that are much simpler still as this version can be quite challenging for some people).

Here is a nice video of Simon showing some his personal more advanced fun yoga (that he rarely teaches in public classes) and it was put together quite well with him talking about some of the philosophy of yoga.

Here is a 30 minute talk by Simon explaining the essence of what he teaches practically and why this is important in the modern world

Here is a full yoga class Simon taught in Goa during one of our Yoga Synergy Teacher Training Courses (it was shot by Love Yoga Anatomy)

Simon also shares a lot of information at the Yoga Synergy blog at
https://yogasynergy.com/blog/category/simon-borg-olivier/
and this links to the youtube channel called yogasynergy

ZOE BRAITHWAITE:

ACROYOGA FACILITATOR BIO: ZOE BRAITHWAITE, www.yogajoy.com.au

Known and loved for her focused, playful style, Zoe awakens feelings of vitality and a resonance in the heart.

Multi disciplinary training and extensive experience over more than 20 years in the movement and healing arts, together with a commitment to modern health issues, have resulted in a distinctive personal approach to health and fitness, which has at it’s core, an understanding of the importance of achieving and maintaining lasting results.

Zoe’s approach to the challenge of mind and body transformation results in a strengthening of relationships, sense of community, and self-worth.

Zoe is a certified adults and children’s yoga teacher, an AcroYoga International and AY Fit teacher (since 2013) , Australian Sports Commission Coach, theatrical circus performer, manager and trainer, who holds certificates in Trauma therapy yoga, chi gung, yoga therapy, shiatsu, dance, reiki master, along with skills in juggling, acrobatics, hula hooping and surfing.

All of which have informed her belief that we learn best when we are having fun and being relaxed with each other.

Zoe has worked extensively in local and international communities in Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East; with Mind, Body, Spirit Expo, Opening and Closing ceremonies of the 2000 Olympic Games, So You Think You Can Dance, Australia’s Next Top Model, David Guetta, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Byron and Sydney Spirit Festivals, Splendour in the Grass, Bondi Yoga Festival, Circus Arts ( Byron), Subsonic Music Festival, Petes Ridge Festival, Yoga Aid ( Sydney) , True Nature Convention (Japan) Ekam Yoga Festival ( Port Macquarie) and Qantas.

She teaches regular weekly Acroyoga and AY Fit classes on the central coast as well as workshops, at events, and retreats, in Sydney, Byron Bay around Australia.
For more info www.yogajoy.com.au