After expressing some interest in couples/AcroYoga, my girlfriend surprised me for my birthday with 2 Acro sessions with Tari.  Tari’s calming energy is evident the moment you meet him and throughout his studio/space.  He put us both at ease and demonstrated his ability to assess us physically and provide introduction to new poses and instruction on how to take what we have and make it work.  This way when we were done, we felt like we’d achieved more than “just getting through a new class”.  We left knowing we were on to something exciting.  

The second class was equally satisfying.  So much so, that we went back to the hotel to practice what we’d learned.  We found the practice during the week to be very satisfying on many levels.  We set up two more classes the following weekend, which concluded yesterday.  The weekend did not disappoint.  We’ve learned enough to know we have a great deal to work on and learn, which is the beginning of a great practice.

As a physical therapist for nearly 3 decades, I was not only impressed by his command of his understanding of the body and the nuances of breaking down movements, but also walked away with some effective new ways to work on people when the right situation presents itself.

Lastly, Tari’s Tari clearly lives what he teaches.  He’s a world class athlete and instructor who embodies the rare combination of grace and excellence in both practice and instruction.  Spend some time with him…you’ll be better for it.