Join the first edition of ‘Acroyoga Island Fest’

Nature, Acroyoga community and connection. The 3 ingredients for a wholesome weekend where we can connect with people from different communities in the Netherlands, learn and grow in the practice, all surrounded by a beautiful lake only 15 minutes from Schipol. There will be workshops with different propositions and levels, 4 teachers to guide you and we will transform this Island into Acro Paradise for the weekend!

A late summer weekend in September where everyone, independent of their skill level, age, gender etc, is invited to join on a beautiful island. Four workshop sessions will be offered, with time to play and also rest. Flow through the day with ease and fun, together we will create the perfect environment for you to connect to yourself and to others. Whether you will join for 1 day or the whole weekend, we will welcome you with open arms!

There will be 4 workshop sessions with 4 different teachers, 2 jam sessions with coaching from the teachers, an (optional) lunch and dinner, a Cacao and therapeutics session on Saturday night and campfire.

Two of the 4 workshop sessions will have 2 workshops at the same time with different levels and propositions, for you to choose what you would like to learn. All the classes will have options for beginners as well as options for more advanced Acro yogis. 

For the participants that stay for the night, we will include a morning practice on Sunday morning.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 4 Acroyoga workshops (2,5 hours)

• 4 teachers

• Cacao and Therapeutics

• Jam time (with guidance of teachers)

• Beautiful nature surroundings

• Healthy vegan food

• Community spirit

SCHEDULE
This is a draft and might still be adjusted, but it will give you an idea of the schedule for the weekend.

Saturday

9.00-9.30 Arrival
10.00-10.30 Opening
10.30-13.00 Workshop 1
13.00-15.00 Lunch and Break
15.00-17.30 Workshop 2
17.30-18.30 Jam
18.30-19.30 Dinner
20.00-22.00 Cacao and Therapeutics

Sunday

8.30-9.30 Arrival/Yoga in the morning
10.00-10.30 Opening
10.30-13.00 Workshop 3
13.00-15.00 Lunch and Break
15.00-17.30 Workshop 4
17.30-18.30 Jam
18.30-19.30 Dinner

LOCATION
We found a beautiful private retreat island close to Amsterdam. It’s only 15 minutes by car from the airport or train station ‘Amsterdam Schiphol’.
Bloeiland in Langeraarse plassen.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1m3H7nMmdUQZiejr9
There is free parking at the supermarket here. We will create a whatsapp group to coordinate the ride shares and the pick-up from the parking lot by boat to get to the island.

FOOD
You can book a separate food ticket, for 1 day or both days. The food will be vegan and home-made, dietary restrictions can be indicated in the registration form. If you do not book a food ticket, you will bring your own food (no access to a supermarket once you are on the island).

ACCOMMODATION

If you would like to stay on the island, you are welcome to bring your own camping gear and camp for the night or stay in a shared room.

PRICES
Create your own! Depending on whether you want to stay 1 or 2 days, want food and accommodation included, and when you book your ticket, you can create your own experience and your own price. Early bird price until September 23 (for the first 15 tickets only).

Early bird price Regular price
Workshops Saturday 75 85
Workshops Sunday 65 75
1 day foodticket (Lunch and Dinner) 25 35
2 day foodticket (2x Lunch and Dinner, 1 breakfast) 50 65
1 night in camping 20 25
1 night in a shared room 35 40

All-in ticket (whole weekend incl food and camping) 175 210
All-in ticket (whole weekend incl food and room) 190 225

Arrival/Departure

Arrival on both days will be between 9.00-9.30 at the parking lot so we can take you to the island. This is about 5 minutes by boat. On Saturday you will be brought back to the parking lot after the last session (around 22.30) and on Sunday after dinner (around 20.00) 

TEACHERS

Stefano Romitti & Jolien Heetkamp

We have been teaching Acroyoga for over 8 years, of which the last 3 years together, both certified by different training schools and styles. We travel the world and get inspiration for our classes from many different communities. Our style, ‘Yoga of Acro’, means we will add some of the beautiful foundational teachings of yoga into our classes. Practicing with intention in a safe and fun environment!

Inez Almeida is a certified Acroyoga teacher from Acroyoga International and Acroyoga Montreal and has been teaching Acroyoga for the past 10 years in several countries and communities. Her love for movement and her background in dance and acrobatics brought her into an exploration of new possibilities within Acroyoga language and vision.

Jos de Koster is a certified teacher of Acroyoga International and Acroyoga Montreal and Partner Acrobatics. He is passionate about handstands and dynamic movements. He has been teaching for over 6 years now and is based in Utrecht.

SIGN UP

Fill out the form and let us know you are coming. This weekend has a maximum of 40 participants and a minimum of 15 participants. Only the first 15 tickets will be eligible for the early bird price (until September 23), so secure your spot now!

https://forms.gle/8YzsARWYUatzXLhX7

We will teach 4 or 5 workshops during the Danish AcroYoga Festival. This is a small festival for participants that already have some experience with AcroYoga.

The vision of this festival aligns with the vision and values of Yoga of Acro and we are very excited to be part of such a special event.

‘‘We want to make our the world a better place with this event. Our primary aims are to let everyone who participates
1. Live sustainably by minimizing environmental impact.
2. Build trust to and friendship with each other, and feel part of a loving community.
3. Become stronger and more skillful with our physical bodies.’’

Find more information here, or sign up using this link.

We love Amsterdam, especially in summer. We are staying in this beautiful city for the summer and will teach regular AcroYoga and Handstand classes in the park.

Tuesday classes (July 9, 23, 30 Aug 6 and 13)

5:30-6:30pm - Handstands for beginners

For everyone that would like to change their perspective and get upside down; here is your handstand class! Whether you would like to make your first handstand or get better at balancing and finding your line, this class will help you towards your goals. We focus on developing the strength needed to hold a handstand, the understanding in your body to balance yourself upside down and we will put this in a fun, community-based class where you won’t get bored. No experience needed.

7:00-8:30pm - Open level Acroyoga

Join this open-level AcroYoga class where the focus is on fun, community and learning new things in a safe environment. No experience needed, you will be challenged at your own level. The skills and flows we prepare for you are easily scaled up or down, to also challenge more experienced Acro yogis. You can expect fun games, interesting transitions and poses that will turn your world upside down. Bring a towel or yoga mat and enjoy the summer days in Amsterdam.

Thursday classes (July 11, 25 Aug 1, 8 and 15)

5:30-6:30pm - Acroyoga for beginners

This class is for everyone that would like to have a basic understanding and a strong foundation for Acroyoga. We will not do flashy flows and complicated transitions in this class but focus on the correct alignment, posture and entries/exits of the foundational poses in Acroyoga. This class is perfect to get started, and will also give you the time to explore a role that you might not be so familiar with yet. Even though there is more space in this class for technique, we make sure to keep the fun factor high!

7:00-8:30pm - Intermediate Acroyoga

Join this Intermediate AcroYoga class which will include dynamics, flows, handstand on body parts, whips, pops and more! You will get the most out of this class if you already have experience with AcroYoga and are eager to learn more. We will have safe progressions and focus on spotting so you can learn in the safety of the community. Bring a towel or yoga mat and enjoy the summer days in Amsterdam.

Practical Details

Dates
July 9, 11, 23, 25 and 30
August 1, 6, 8, 13 and 15

Please note that there are no classes on July 16 and 18 - we will be teaching abroad this week in the Danish Acroyoga Festival.

Times

5:30-6:30 pm
7:00-8:30 pm

Location
Vondelpark, Amsterdam
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hiGEre1dF8k4KDRY9 

The classes will be in the park (navigate to the exact location), which is really the best place to be on a nice summer evening in Amsterdam. If the weather gets really bad, we might have to cancel the class, so follow us on Instagram or in the Facebook event for updates. Get in touch if you are unsure.

Price
5-class pass €75,- (only €15 per class)
Drop-in 1 hour €17,-
Drop-in 1,5 hours €20,-

You can use the 5-class pass in July and August for any of the classes. If more than 3 classes (of the 10 1,5 hour classes) in total are canceled due to weather circumstances, you will get a 15 euro refund.

What to bring
Wear clothes that are comfortable and you can easily move in. Bring a yoga mat or towel to put in the grass.

Sign up
We would love to know if you are planning on joining a class. Please fill out the form so we know that you intend on coming. Yes, life happens and something might prevent you from showing up, no worries about that, just let us know. If you are a last-minute decider, please still sign up and decide later.

https://forms.gle/MyTRKG4nnzPPB16LA 

Private classes
Our schedule will be open to schedule private classes as well. Please reach out if you are interested and we will find a suitable time and place. Also if you are not in Amsterdam but around, we are flexible to come and visit.

After an amazing month in the summer of 2023, we are back to Vienna for 2 weeks in June 2024!

We will teach 5 AcroYoga classes for different levels, Hatha Yoga classes, Handstand and Arm balance classes, and even an Intro to Ashtanga course! We will have some special workshops as well. SEE THE SCHEDULE HERE. You will also be able to sign up for classes through this link. Navigate to the week of 17-23 of June or 24-30 for our classes.

This is your chance to book a private session with us in Vienna - if there is something you are excited to learn, get in touch and fill out the form.

We will teach at the AcroYoga studio in Vienna - while Hannah and Alexis (AcroYoga Vienna) will take a well-deserved break.

During the first edition of the Acro and Adventure retreat, we will teach 3 morning movement classes, 5 acro classes and offer a cacao ceremony. Expect luscious jungle, delicious meals, adventures to explore nature and acro all day long!

Send us a message for more information and to sign up!