Have you ever wanted to learn to fly? Have you ever dreamed to rise into the sky and feel the taste of freedom, the weightlessness of flight? Dreams come true! Recently acro-yoga appeared in Tula. It turned out, not many people know what it is. I met with Olga Zvyagintseva and learned a lot of finesses of this outlandish activity.
- Hello,you look great, what sports do you do?
- Acro-yoga (laughing).
- How did you know about acro-yoga?
- About a year ago I saw an advertisement "The sem
inar on acro-yoga in Tula". I have always been attracted to new and unusual things so I took my friend for company. The seminar on acro-yoga was organized by St.Petersburg's guys. The warm atmosphere, relaxing music, balms...In the eyes of some people who came there you could read "Oh my God, what am I doing here? What is this sect?"! And for me it was great, I decided to stay!
inar on acro-yoga in Tula". I have always been attracted to new and unusual things so I took my friend for company. The seminar on acro-yoga was organized by St.Petersburg's guys. The warm atmosphere, relaxing music, balms...In the eyes of some people who came there you could read "Oh my God, what am I doing here? What is this sect?"! And for me it was great, I decided to stay!
- Tell me, please, some more details about this field of yoga. What is acro-yoga?
- Acro-yoga is spiritual practice, the use of balance and trust, the setting of the body for understanding with other people.For me, acro-yoga is always a flight!
Yoga is one of the most ancient arts. The aim of yoga is to feel the energy of your body and the outside world.
Yoga is one of the most ancient arts. The aim of yoga is to feel the energy of your body and the outside world.
- So, yoga can not be considered a sport?
- I think not. Now the active promotion of yoga as an excellent way for getting in shape is becoming more and more popular. Unfortunately, there is no realization of the spiritual component.
- The main means of yoga is asanas (poses). How many of them are in acro-yoga?
- A lot of them! For example: "a bird", "a throne", "a bat", "a whale", "a shrimp", "an elevator".
The minimum participants in a pose is 2 and the maximum...I don't know, may be 10!
- Have you ever invented new poses?
- Yes, of course! I even have the special notebook to draw their (laughing)! In general, there is a huge scope for creativity and imagination. Everyone can bring something fresh.
- It's impossible to fly without falls. Is it true?
- Absolutely! Neither pose is given for the first try.Frequently, instead of a sense of flight you have to suffer from pain! To make contact with a partner is difficult because each person's body is strictly individual.
- Where is the best place to practice acro-yoga?
- It all depends on the season. In the summer we practice outdoors:there is no ceiling, no walls, only harmony with nature and a sense of freedom. Indoors is a little crowded but I'm used to it!
- What do you think, why people come to acro yoga?
- In today's world, people have forgotten what trust is. Acro-yoga helps to open, become kinder to others, overcome different fears, throw out all the stereotypes and just plunge into the flight. The man has a lot of hidden resources and opportunities that he or she can actualize with assistance of acro-yoga!
- I made a small sociological survey according to the results of which it became clear that most of people want to try their hand at acro-yoga. What would you advise to beginners?
- Be brave! Come and try it! It's the only way to learn who you are!
- Thank you very much for the interesting interview!
- And you! All the best!
Mariia Sidorova
Mariia,when I were looking for reading of some interviews, your headline of the interview has attracted my attention! It is something extraordinary and new for me. That's why I have read it in a breathless rush and was involved in this theme. I think that acro-yoga is a good mean to take the pressure off and be able to trust your partner and afterwards the rest of people!!! Could you answer on my questions? Have you taken part in acro-yoga. If yes, did you like it or no?
ReplyDeleteTo tell the truth, I've never heard about acro-yoga. When I'd read the interview I was interested in it. I found extra information about this kind of toga. In spite of thisyour interview is very informative and interesting. I'd like to try to practise acro-yoga thanks for your interview.
ReplyDeleteSeems like this very spiritual practice is sort of interesting things I've never heard. Anyway, do you want to come to acro-yoga now?)
ReplyDeleteI tried to practice some kinds of yoga, and it's great,but I never tried this one, so I hope I will do. I know, that a lot of people think that yoga is just kind of physical activity. Of course it is not so, and your article helps to understand that.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to fly,and I have always been interesting in yoga, but I didn't understand how people do it! Acro-yoga seems very attractive,so I really want to try
ReplyDeleteMaria,thank you for so informative interview. It's really interesting,and for me acro-yoga seems to be something magical and incredible.Could you explain me some poses?For example, "a shrimp" and "an elevator"?I really would like to see and try to do them:)
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