AcroChats
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe AcroChats podcast is dedicated to acrobatic movement in all of its forms. Join Sean & Emily as the dive into the wide world of acrobatics including handstands, partner acrobatics, flexibility and conditioning as well hold conversations with expert movers and from across the global acrobatic community.
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Episodes
AcroJams
April 05, 2022 14:10 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MBSean & 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, then this episode is for you! To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here! If you enjoy this episode, ...
Hips
March 29, 2022 13:00 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBAs 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 acrobatics. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here! If you enjoy this episode, please leave a revie...
Acro Festivals
March 22, 2022 15:52 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBAcro 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 warriorbridge.com. We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here! If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for listening!
The Spine
March 19, 2022 01:42 - 1 hour - 116 MBYour 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 movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here! If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podc...
Spotting
March 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBSpotting 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 deepening a movement. Hear all that they have to say about this very important skill in this weeks episode. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. We're hosting a movement festival ...
One Arm Handstand
February 23, 2022 14:44 - 1 hour - 121 MBThe 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, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on May 6th-8th. Learn more here! If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for...
L-Basing Acrobatics
February 15, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 88.6 MBSean & 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 Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. We're hosting a movement festival at CirqueHaus on April 8th-10th. Learn more here! If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for listening!
Squats & Lunges
February 08, 2022 18:04 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBFundamental 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 of variations in each of these fundamental shapes. Emily dives into some of what happens with your muscles in each of these types of shapes. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. ...
The Acrobatic Shoulder
February 03, 2022 15:06 - 46 minutes - 86.5 MBAcrobatics 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 extremities in this episode, as well as the specific demands acrobatics can put on the shoulders. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a...
Foot to Hand
January 25, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 97.7 MBLearn 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 dynamic, and is most often seen in sports acrobatics and circus. Sean and Emily touch on mindset training for this skill - understanding your role, how to be stable, and understanding To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio...
Shoulder Stands
January 18, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBThere 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 the general anatomy of this type of inversion. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for list...
Conditioning for Acro
January 11, 2022 13:51 - 1 hour - 117 MBAcro 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 practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for listening!
Beginning Handstands
January 04, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBWhat 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? After that there is some prerequisite strength and mobility that can get you the rest of the way. Listen to the episode to find out more! To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. I...
Backbends
December 28, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBBackbends 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 the world a new range of motion opens up to us, spinal extension, also known as lordosis or a backbend. This episode really dive deep into spinal anatomy so we can specifically talk about all the elements that can encompass a backbend. To practice mov...
Whips
December 21, 2021 18:14 - 44 minutes - 82 MBWhat 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 to whip your acro practice forward. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for listening!
Pops
December 14, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBPops, 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 props acrobats can use to more efficiently use their legs to throw object or people into the air, and all of the direct ways we can add spin and rotating to whatever is being thrown! To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studi...
Flexibility Demands for Handstands
December 07, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 77 MBIn 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 between strength and flexibility, and how that might affect our ability to perform a handstand. They dive deep into the anatomy of our musculoskeletal systems to help illustrate the challenges that might occur as we progress learning about this skill. To pr...
Yoga
November 30, 2021 14:18 - 1 hour - 111 MBWe’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 discuss the practice of modern yoga, and how it differs from the ancient practices originating in west India. Yoga has influenced acro in the form of terminology, balance, and body awareness. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at...
Handstands for Partner Acrobatics
November 23, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBIn 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, some best practices, and some common pit falls. Additionally, they discuss how our anatomy can make this both challenging and seamless. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. I...
The Splits
November 16, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBEmily 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 schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for listening!
Hand to Hand
November 09, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn 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
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 79 MBIn 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 your body, and modifying training based on how your body is doing. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com and the upcoming Movement Festival at our new facility CirqueHaus at cirqueh...
Physical Safety for Movement
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 79 MBIn 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 your body, and modifying training based on how your body is doing. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com and the upcoming Movement Festival at our new facility CirqueHaus at cirqueh...
Physical Safety for Acrobatics
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 79 MBIn 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 your body, and modifying training based on how your body is doing. To practice movement with us, check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com and the upcoming Movement Festival at our new facility CirqueHaus at cirqueh...
Introduction to Flexibility
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutes - 107 MBIn 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 this kind of practice. Emily brings her unique perspective as physio therapist to the conversation. To learn more about flexibility or take a class check out the class schedule at our studio Warrior Bridge at warriorbridge.com and the upcoming Festiv...
Handstands
October 19, 2021 14:09 - 56 minutes - 104 MBSean 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 cirquehaus.com If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review or subscribe to this podcast! Thanks for listening!
What is Acro?
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 78 MBIn 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! Thanks for listening!
Introduction Episode
October 08, 2021 17:32 - 17 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode we meet our podcast hosts, Sean Langhaus and Emily Lesinski, and we learn about what the Acro Chats podcast will cover. Sean is the founder of a studio called Warrior Bridge located in the South Seaport District in lower Manhattan. You can visit their website at www.warriorbridge.com and their instagram at @warriorbridgenyc. Emily is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a private practice in the South Seaport District. You can visit her website at www.emilylesinskidpt.com or f...