The Importance of Stretching
Before we do any exercise, we’re always told to stretch? Why is that? Why do we hate it so much? Well, stretching is very important. In order for your muscles to have a full range of motion and be able to handle the movements you are preparing to do, they need to be warmed up….
Consistency is Key
Being consistent in your practice of anything you do is important. Math, foreign language, sports, etc. If you want a skill to stick, it must be repeatedly practiced. The same goes for Acroyoga. The classes that meet my skill level in Acroyoga are offered twice a week, in addition to the Tuesday jam that I…
Partnership Matters
Acroyoga is an activity that is characterized by its partnerships-you cannot do Acroyoga alone. It is not a “team sport” either. The majority of Acroyoga is done between two people. A decent connection between partners is essential for the movements to work out in Acroyoga. Without a solid pairing, things can get complicated and easily…
The Nature of Acroyoga and Community
A community is defined as a place where common attitudes, interests, and goals are shared between members. People who come off the beltline to watch us practice often ask us what Acroyoga “is.” It is a concept hard to define at times, but one thing we all know is that it is a community. Unlike…
Acroyoga 101
Acroyoga is a combination of acrobatics and yoga. It takes basic components of yoga poses and combines them with acrobatic movements, to create a fun, often inverted, and sometimes dangerous art. If you have ever done the “Superman” pose where one person lays on their back and the other lays on top of their feet…
Welcome to Acroyoga Adventures
My name is Cameryn Lacy, I am a senior at Georgia State University, and a part of the Atlanta Acroyoga community. I started doing Acroyoga in the beginning of 2017. My background is in cheerleading, which has many similar aspects of Acroyoga such as being inverted and often involving flexibility, strength, and balance. I began…
Cameryn's Acroyoga Adventures 