ACROLife

Nikki Webster dance school ACROLife program
2017-05-25 17:00 - 2017-07-24 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Nikki Webster Dance School, Suite 1/310, The Entrance Road, Erina, NSW, Australia
The 5-week Acroyoga Program over May / June 2017 has been designed and facilitated by Zoe Braithwaite, to give the students an experience of a functional movement form, enhancing their embodiment of Acrobatic Body positions, ATB ~ Alignment, Tightness and Balance, and Multi-Directional Movements.
Using the support of each other to access body shapes we would not otherwise be able to do, has allowed the students to open up their range of movement, develop correct body patterns for future acrobatics as well as find their coaching voices with each other.
It has been an absolute pleasure to work with the students and observe how quickly they have integrated the principles and progressed in the practice. They have all built a solid foundation of functionality across multi-directional movement planes and will continue to incrementally progress if they continue to apply themselves

Subsonic Music and Arts Festival 2017
2017-12-01 - 2017-12-03 | Subsonic Festival, Riverwood Downs, Monkerai, NSW, Australia
It is said those not able to be controlled by belief, hold wonder for life that bestows freedom upon them….
To support humans connect in strength, play and happiness is my dream come true!
Thanks to all involved for another amazing acrolife injection @ Subsonic Festival, especially assistants Abigail Portwin
and Grant Robinson and photographer Leo Bonne.

LOST PARADISE FESTIVAL 2017
2017-12-29 - 2017-12-30 | Lost Paradise Festival, Glenning Valley, Pete's Ridge, NSW, Australia
Could not think of a more rad crew to be LOST in PARADISE with…..Thanks to my amazing team Abigail Portwin, Sontaan Hopson Alexandra Day Joshua Irvin Justin Wolf Heart Simon Borg-Olivier, my fabulous host, Catriona Byrne, and a superb group of students.
An absolute pleasure to share ACROLife’s ” INTO to ACRO” and “Acro Progressions” Workshops in Shambala Fields – Magnificient Bamboo structure created by Kenney LeMire Kimberley Masters – AMAZING !!!
Thanks, Jesse McNair for the shots.

INTRO to ACRO Workshop @ MODERN ORGANIC
2018-05-27 12:00 - 14:30 | Modern Organic, 310 The Entrance Road, LongJetty, NSW, 2261, Australia
ABOUT WORKSHOP
“You can get to know a person better thru an hour of play than in a year of conversation” , Plato stated, because thru play, we drop our inhibitions and connect to each other on an equal playing field. We learn to trust and feel safe with each other from early on, establishing a foundation for supportive and successful relationships.
This year, on May 27th, we are inviting you to come play in the world of Acroyoga at Modern Organic.
Acroyoga is a functional movement practice where by we learn how to work together in challenging and playful ways.
Utilising partner and group exercises the focus on body alignment, core strength and balance brings about strength, stamina and flexibility, inspiring the mind and body to create personal change and improvement.
Thai Massage and therapeutic flying balances the active and dynamic aspects of the practice with nurturing therapy and establishes a pathway for rejuvenation and injury prevention.
The group/team atmosphere adds an extremely fun and social element and attracts a community of adventure seekers that understand playing keeps us young at heart.
(No experience or partner necessary.)
ABOUT ZOE
Known and loved for her focused, playful style, Zoe awakens feelings of vitality and resonance in the heart. Multidisciplinary 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 the 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, a sense of community, and self-worth.
She is a 3 time certified adults and children’s yoga teacher, an acroyoga International and AY Fit teacher ( 2013), Australian Sports Commission Coach, theatrical circus performer, manager and trainer, with certificates in trauma therapy yoga, chi gung, anatomy, and physiology of yoga, yoga therapy, shiatsu, dance, reiki master, along with many circus skills including adagio and juggling.
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, Regrowth Festival, Evolve Festival ( Byron ) Yoga Aid ( Sydney) , True Nature Convention (Japan) Ekam Yoga Festival ( Port Macquarie) and taught retreats at Byron Yoga Centre and Songlines.
She teaches regular weekly Acroyoga and AY Fit classes at Round About Circus on the central coast as well as workshops, at events, and retreats, in Sydney, Byron Bay and around Australia.
Zoe culminates her passion for Acro under the banner of ACROLife.

2020 WEEKLY ACROLife Classes @ Round About Circus, Central Coast
2020-02-01 19:00 - 2020-12-16 20:30 | Round about Circus, Unit 1, 2 Evan Close, (off Brooks Ave), Wyoming., Central Coast, Australia
During COVID, we successfully transitioned onto ZOOM during social distancing restrictions, with a focus on acro conditioning training.
Check out our acro conditioning workouts on youtube
On-Site Classes will go back on July 22nd 2020
2020 ACRO BLOCK DATES
22nd July. – 23rd September ( 10 week term )
16th October – 16th December ( 10 week term)
NOTE Family Discounts available.

Children from 7 -12 years old are welcome to come accompanied by an adult.
Please message me personally to discuss fees.
All tuition money can be paid in cash on the day of class.
The total course amount should be paid in full by the first week of the 10 week block.
No Partner or previous acroyoga experience required.

ACROLIFE
ACROLife blends AY Fit and Acroyoga in a functional movement life skills program to develop a balance of strength and flexibility across mind and body.
A community-focused practice that not only uses acrobatics to grow personally but also to strengthen relationships, build communities and create positive change in the world thru creative and harmonious interactions with each other.
AY FIT
Functional movement training for all physical disciplines. Designed to increase power and agility as well as reduce the risk of injury. Partner and group conditioning exercises in a circuit style format that train the actions and principles of AcroYoga.
ACROYOGA
Combines acrobatics with some of the principles of yoga to stimulate, develop and nourish your body, mind and life. A blend of functional movement, bio mechanics, psychology and philosophy
You will be challenged while you have fun and make new friends.

DIRECTIONS and PARKING
Plenty of free street parking right outside.

ACROLife Retreat September 9th -12th 2021
2021-09-09 19:00 - 2021-09-12 17:00
“What an amazing weekend. It was the most fun we have had for more than a year. And it was the best acro yoga teaching I have ever received over the last 35 years of working with partner-based balancing exercises.”
Simon Borg Olivier March 2021

A transformative 3 day retreat of acroyoga, dance and healing presented by world-renowned facilitators.
Utilizing the vehicle of acro to facilitate mental, physical and emotional healing on a personal and community level.
This extremely fun and creative time of skill acquisition, strengthening, and nurturing will bring more connection, passion, and purpose to all of our lives.

LOGISTICS
Arrive: Thursday, September 9th evening
3 Days of Facilitation – Skeleton timetable
Friday 9am – 12pm & 2:30 – 5:30pm / 6:30pm
Saturday 9am – 12pm & 2:30 – 5:30pm / 6:30pm
Sunday 9am – 12pm & 2:30 – 4:30pm ( TBC)
Depart: Sunday, September 12th evening

SESSION PROGRAM to INCLUDE:
+ acroyoga
+ standing acro
+ solar and lunar acroyoga asana sequences
+ therapeutic flying + thai massage
+ acro games and conditioning drills
+ zumba
+ partner dance
+ special guests

VENUE > Brushys Point
Brushys Point is around the corner from the gorgeous seal rocks – there is free time to roam around the property, go for a walk/surf/ swim at the beach, lye in a hammock and read, enjoy the private jetty Myall lake.
Single and double room accommodation available.
+ single and double room accommodation
+ beach swims/walks/surfs

FOOD
Nourishing, fresh and wholesome cuisine, catering for all preferences.
Lunch and Dinner will be provided on-site at our retreat space.
As breakfast needs often vary, participants will have full access to the accommodation space kitchen and fridges to bring and prepare their own.
Coffee and Teas will be provided.

Our Chef ~ GABRIELA SIBILA

We are very lucky to enjoy the exquisite Brazilian cuisine of Gabriela Sibila. Gabi is a passionate chef with over 10 years of experience. She has worked in some of the best renowned Mediterranean restaurants in Brazil and Spain, where she lived for few months before coming to Australia. Cooking directly from the heart to people’s souls, she believes that food is a way of healing.
Restaurants she has worked in include:
Bells at Killcare, Icebergs in Bondi, Lords of Pour, Eñe, Arola Vintetres
Her training includes
Le cordon bleu – Sydney, Australia 2017-2019La escula internacional of cuisine – Valladolid, Spain 2013Andaluza cuisinein – Marbella, Spain 2012Graduated in gastronomy at Anhembi Morumbi – Brazil 2011-2012

INVESTMENT
* $1295 Early Bird + *breakfast to be provided by participants.
* Before May 31st2021
$1595 Full Price
TO BOOK
* DAY TICKETS
$350 / day includes
+ a full program of tuition+ lunch and dinner+ access to facilities inc Kitchen and showers+ no accomodation

TO BOOK

What Retreat Participants are saying

” Amazing weekend.. Thanks, Zoe Braithwaite and what a great group of courageous and adventurous huge-hearted humans. I’m feeling full and inspiration ” Matt Omo March 2021

“I shared this weekend with a wonderful community of like-minded, conscious, caring, kind people! If you feel the call to explore your mind, body, and soul; join the next Acro Yoga retreat this September with Zoe Braithwaite! She is a beautiful, strong, funny, energetic, playful, sweet inspiring Goddess who facilitates and attracts the most evolved souls!
Jennifer Genest March 2021

“Blessed to be a part of this amazing Experience ” Chris Quinn March 2021

You’re amazing!! Such an incredible & fun weekend. I have a new appreciation for the skill, strength and balance required to perform acro yoga with grace. Fiona & I had a great experience, Thank you. Campbell Wilson March 2021

What an epic adventure with Zoe Braithwaite and this crew. A weekend of acro yoga, playfulness, delicious wholesome food, and personal evolution on many levels
Chris Volpe March 2021

“Try something new there was such a community feel to Zoe’s acro retreats, it’s super fun safe, and supported. Such a bang to it as well!”

“ A great experience overall! Love it!!”

“I loved active surrendering. Needing to be strong but also letting go and trusting. Showing up and then softening into the challenges. What a frickin experience!

“…..Hell yeah, just do it! Zoe is a ninja – you will safe whilst being totally badass and challenging yourself physically and emotionally. “

“AMAZING, I am blown away – you have a raving fan. Thanks”

” Lots of support, care taken. Lovely people to work with and get to know.”

“ It was awesome. Zoe and her team are awesome and caring. So much fun.”

“ Thank you for your attention to detail and awesomeness. Such a feeling of being held and taken care of.”

“ I most benefited from overcoming fears and expressing myself in a fun way!”

“ I really loved dance and the acro warmups where we all did 4 different stations! I loved the sat night. It was really nice to not take ourselves so seriously like other retreats I’ve been to and run!”

” Zoe your dedication and emotion was so appreciated”

“ Loved feeling a part of the community in such a short time. The element of fun, the dancing! “
