Sean & Emily discuss all things acro jams in this episode. Acro is all about connecting with community and jams allow for a space where creativity can flourish. If you've ever been curious to attend a jam, and are curious what it's all about, t

Hips

Mar 29th, 2022 44m 3s

As you can expect, we get very deep into the anatomy of the hips, both the skeleton and the musculature involved in moving your hips. In this episode Sean & Emily talk about the anatomy of the hips as it relates to training partner and solo acr

Acro Festivals

Mar 22nd, 2022 53m 14s

Acro festivals can be an incredible place to get introduced to this practice, connect with other acro enthusiasts, and get a lot of awesome training in!To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at

The Spine

Mar 19th, 2022 1h 2m

Your spine is not only of central importance to your movement but also to your entire nervous system as it houses your spinal cord. In this episode you can expect lots of technical anatomical nuggets and some movement insights.To practice move

Spotting

Mar 1st, 2022 1h 3m

Spotting is an important part of hand balance training, solo and partner acrobatics. In this episode Sean and Emily talk about the many uses for spotting in acrobatic disciplines - for safety, balance, supporting the pathway of a movement or de

One Arm Handstand

Feb 23rd, 2022 1h 5m

The ever illusive one arm handstand! Sean and Emily discuss their fascination with this skill, and how their study of it has helped expand their understanding of other acro skills in the their movement practice.To practice movement with us, ch

L-Basing Acrobatics

Feb 15th, 2022 48m 4s

Sean & Emily discuss the acrobatic partnership dynamics for L-basing in acro, and the development of this practice from other movement lineages. Tune in to hear more!To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warr

Squats & Lunges

Feb 8th, 2022 51m 43s

Fundamental movements like squats and lunges are not only part of our everyday life, but it also can become a technique or practice in many different disciplines. Sean and Emily discuss the specific anatomy of each joint and the various types o

The Acrobatic Shoulder

Feb 3rd, 2022 46m 57s

Acrobatics puts entirely different demands on our bodies. We are built to walk on our feet, but acrobatics often asks us to invert that natural tendency. Emily and Sean skillfully dive into the structural differences between the upper and lower

Foot to Hand

Jan 25th, 2022 53m 1s

Learn all about the acrobatic skill, foot to hand! Standing in someones hands can feel a lot like standing on the floor when the base and flyer have calibrated this skill together. This skill takes on may different forms , both static and dynam

Shoulder Stands

Jan 18th, 2022 49m 24s

There are lots of different kinds of inversions, and Sean and Emily dive into shoulder stands in this episode! They discuss shoulder stands mainly in terms of partner acro acrobatics, but also speak to a solo practice using an apparatus, and th

Conditioning for Acro

Jan 11th, 2022 1h 3m

Acro is a partnered practice that requires us to have awareness and strength within our own bodies before we can bring that into co-created movement. Emily and Sean discuss what might be useful to support your body for an acro practice.To prac

Beginning Handstands

Jan 4th, 2022 47m 31s

What do you need in order to do a handstand? Honestly, probably less than you realize! Emily and Sean discuss what it takes in order to start inverting yourself into a handstand. The first step is usually to ask yourself what is your intention?

Backbends

Dec 28th, 2021 49m 42s

Backbends can be found all over the movement world. Emily and Sean work to describe what is the best way to generalize what a backbend is, and the key is it starts with your spine ;) We start our lives in spinal flexion, and after we come into

Whips

Dec 21st, 2021 44m 30s

What even is a whip? Emily and Sean define and discuss the particular terminology we use to describe the direct of whips, where they start, and how they land somewhere new!Listen along to learn all bout how to create and stabilize and momentum

Pops

Dec 14th, 2021 56m 14s

Pops, Icarian games - whatever you might call them, we talk about it! In this episode Sean and Emily discuss the origin of pops in partner acrobatics, and the different labels that we use to describe this partner skills. They talk about the pro

Flexibility Demands for Handstands

Dec 7th, 2021 41m 34s

In this episode Sean and Emily chat about the specific flexibility demands that come with a handstand practice. They urge the importance of asking yourself what your goals are for your handstands. The conversation covers the relationship betwee

Yoga

Nov 30th, 2021 1h

We’d be remiss to have an acro podcast and not talk about yoga. The nomenclature for acro started as acro yoga about 15 or 20 years ago, and today many people still refer to and know this practice by that name. In this episode Sean and Emily di

Handstands for Partner Acrobatics

Nov 23rd, 2021 59m 1s

In this episode, Sean and Emily discuss the modifications each partner needs to make when taking their handstand practice from the ground into the air. They discuss the key points to think about when bringing handstands into your Acro practice,

The Splits

Nov 16th, 2021 58m 9s

Emily and Sean discuss the biomechanics of performing splits, how to leverage strength and flexibility in your practice, and how splits can be a useful skill to train in various movement arts. To practice movement with us, check out the class

Hand to Hand

Nov 9th, 2021 1h 2m

In this episode Sean and Emily dive into the topic of hand to hand. What is hand to hand? Why are people fascinated with the skill? How do you train it and what are some the common things that show up in hand to hand practice.

Safety in Acrobatics

Nov 2nd, 2021 42m 53s

In this episode, Sean and Emily discuss the importance of creating safety for your own physical body before you practice movement, whether it's partnered or a solo practice. They cover the importance of warming up, tuning in and listening to yo

Introduction to Flexibility

Oct 26th, 2021 57m 52s

In this episode Sean and Emily define the term flexibility and how it can be considered different from mobility form an anatomical perspective. They also discuss what it means to train flexibility and how you might best support your body during

Handstands

Oct 19th, 2021 56m 11s

Sean and Emily discuss the infectious love of handstands and the art of hand balance. To learn more about handstands or take a class check out the class schedule at warriorbridge.com and the upcoming Festival at our new facility CirqueHaus at

What is Acro?

Oct 12th, 2021 42m 21s

In this episode, Sean and Emily discuss the history of Acro. Where this term originated from and the different practices it has been attributed to over the years. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! T