Author: Natalie Basch   Hello Everyone!   And here is a little (almost) mid-year update.   As usual, my plans tend to shift and change quickly. And, long story short, I’ll be based in Kuala Lumpur for the rest of the year. What exciting news!   So much has happened here already. We just completed the 15th Airo Yoga Teacher at OurBodySpace. We were a small and intimate group, which I loved. We met over three consecutive weekends. This gave us time to attend to our weekly obligations and to digest the work. And as a facilitator, this also gave me enough time to rest in betw ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   As we head into a second lockdown in India and other parts of the world, it’s totally understandable that we feel annoyed and bothered by this. We hear many things in the media. It can be scary, and the uncertainty of what is to come is unsettling. BUT it’s super important to remain in a positive headspace. Why? Because the body responds to our thoughts – and fears.   So rather than worrying and putting additional stress on our bodies and immune systems, it’s imperative to shift your focus to something else, keep the mind focused, and keep staying active. So w ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   Airo is a style of aerial yoga or “supported” yoga. The differentiating factor to Airo is the swing AND the teaching methodology. The teaching methodology consists of set sequences that are put together to help teachers teach a structured and consistent class right after their training.   Teaching students a structured way of teaching eliminates unnecessary stress and prepares them to teach right after their training. I encourage my teachers to start with the set structure, and once they feel confident, they are free to modify and adapt the sequences as they s ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   It’s been a while. Six months from my last blog. A family stop in South Africa and now I’m back in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. It’s already been two months since I returned to Hideaway Resort, after a long-awaited time.   Hideaway was the second studio that started offering Airo in 2018. I also met Adnan from Morocco at Hideaway. He put me in touch with his beautiful wife Sofia, who hosted me and Airo at her Yoga Shala In Casablanca.   So yes, Hideaway is a very special place and it’s a place where the ROOTS of Airo also started ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   In 2020 I came to India to reconnect with my Yoga Practice. I was supposed to stay for 2 weeks and I ended up staying for 22 months. Not only did I have the opportunity to develop my Ashtanga practice but I also had the opportunity to teach Airo at the birthplace of Yoga.   I initially had reservations about teaching Airo in India. I felt that I was not allowed to have a voice in a country, where Yoga originated and amongst teachers who practically grew up with Yoga and embodied it in so many ways. I also did not want to overstep cultural boundaries and was ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   After three years, we’re heading back to the city where it all began.   I’m super excited to host this fresh Airo Yoga Immersive at OurBodySpace. This 2-day urban retreat is the perfect event to get you back into the swing of things. Collaborating with the OBS Collective, this intensive will teach you the foundations of Airo and introduce you to the new advanced Airo sequences and poses that I developed over the last two years.   Each day will include an in-depth Airo practice, understanding the philosophy and alignment principles of Airo Yoga while con ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch & Sarina Samaya   The good times continue in South Goa with Airo Yoga.   We have found a fantastic new studio location in Ourem, Palolem called Anand Yoga Village. This is a newly decorated Yoga space, surrounded by lush greenery, high coconut trees and a HUGE studio that is now equipped for Airo Yoga!   Regular classes continue from Monday to Sunday at 9 am with Sarina, Tanvi and Prachi. And Sarina will be hosting the FIRST four-day Airo Retreat called AIRO HOLIDAYS starting this January 2022.     About Airo Holida ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   Welcome to your first Airo Yoga class! You’ve done some yoga, or perhaps you’re even a certified yoga teacher with years of experience. You’ve tried some aerial yoga, or maybe you’re even an aerial artist. Either way, you will have some expectations, and that is totally okay. But before we begin, I invite you to close your eyes, drop those expectations and preconceived judgement of what yoga or aerial should be, and be open to a new experience.   Airo is my creative spin on aerial yoga, combining elements from my journey into Vinyasa yoga, aerial, and Pilates ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   Still deciding whether to hop on the next Airo Yoga Teacher Training? Well, let me share a little more about the training with you.   I have now taught over 12 Airo Yoga Teacher Trainings, both online and offline. Every time is a new experience and every course differs from group to group. The structure remains the same and that’s what I want to share with you today.   The course is open to existing teachers and practitioners. This is a great opportunity for existing teachers to add to their teaching portfolio and to refine their teaching skills. And th ..read more

Author: Natalie Basch   There are many different styles of Yoga. The asanas or postures remain the same throughout the different types, but the intensity and vigour differ.   Ashtanga is known to be one of the more “hardcore” and challenging Yoga practises. It follows set sequences that are repeated daily, with precision, discipline and dedication. Not to mention, it’s a TOUGH sequence that ensures you sweat buckets and feel like a floppy fish after, ready to pass out properly in Savasana.   This practice may seem a little stiff and regimented, free from flow and creativity. And ..read more