Join Reno and Sariah of The Handstand Nation for this year’s Washington AcroYoga Campout, July 30-Aug 3.
We’re teaching a pre-fest intensive on Thur, July 31, and we teach a workshop once a day Fri-Sun. Reno will be leading Handstand warm-ups in the morning.
This is the Bellingham, WA campout
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
www.ariesmooncircus.com/astrology-circus-show
Reno will be performing acrobatics with a special guest as the grand finale act, Pisces!
Saturday, Sep 13, 2025. 7pm
The Colonial Theatre, 3522 Stockton blvd, Sacramento
A celestial circus adventure following a tiny mushroom spore as it drifts through the zodiac constellations on its way to Earth. Along its journey, it encounters the vibrant personalities of the astrological signs-each brought to life through breathtaking aerial acts, acrobatics, and mesmerizing visual arts.
From the fiery leaps of Aries, to the flowing, ethereal movement of Pisces, the show explores the cosmic dance of the stars and the deep connections between the heavens and Earth.
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Annual AcroLove Festival is moving to its new location in LAS VEGAS this year.
www.AcroLove.org
https://www.cirquehaus.com/festival
518 W 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
Reno will be teaching with renown Dutch acrobat Niko Douwes
https://acrolove.org/pages/teacher-training
AcroLove Teacher Training is in Hawaii this year. Perfect timing too, escape the winter blues and do a deep dive into teaching acro in the tropics Dec 1-11.
Training includes lodging, group meals, open time to explore along with our deep training, group activities, skill share events and more. The playfulness of a retreat integrated with our in-depth teacher training.
Enjoy soaking at the Sierra Hot Springs AND soaking in the soothing sounds of Handpan music and singing bowl sound baths with Reno
Two Sound Baths - one on Fri night, another Sat night
https://sierrahotsprings.org/
Enjoy soaking at the Sierra Hot Springs AND soaking in the soothing sounds of Handpan music and singing bowl sound baths with Reno
Two Sound Baths - one on Fri night, another Sat night
https://sierrahotsprings.org/
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Th3 Lon3 Rang3rs debut show
At the Silver Lining: 1414 16th st, Sacramento CA
2nd Saturday Art Walk, July 12, 2025. 7:30pm
Cover: $10
Reno + Chris Gorman & Yoyo playing a mix of 90’s cover songs and originals
Come see the power trio Reno Gorman, Chris Gorman, and Yoyo perform a mix of originals and covers at The Sliver Lining on 2nd Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1414 16th st Sacramento CA. Show starts at 7:30pm
$10 cover (it’s worth it)
Reno & Sariah will be teaching The Handstand Nation classics and our twisted creations.
Returning for the fourth year running, this close-knit workshop-style festival is honing the weekend experience. We'll have fantastic teachers sharing custom content, coaching, chats, and more, while maintaining a community-oriented and intimate feel.
8 Dual Track Workshop Sessions
2 AcroChats
AcrOlympics (with prizes!)
A Forest Park Group Hike
Curated, Walkable Lunch and Dinner Meet-Ups
Snacks --- duh!
We aim to provide a comprehensive weekend of learning and community building at an accessible price.
No ticket tiering, no price jumps, just up-front financial transparency.
$225 - Single Ticket
$400 - Two Tickets
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Join Reno & Sariah for our latest West Coast acro antics
When: June 5th-8th 2025
Reno is teaching a drum workshop and an acro workshop.
Open camping is included in General Admission tickets. ( ADA camping and assistance is available.) Please email info@firedrums.org to coordinate.
Location: Blue Mountain Event Center, Calaveras California.
Once you have bought your ticket we will be sending out an email sign up for Volunteer shifts!
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th, 2025
Calgary Gymnastics Centre North
2638 Country Hills Blvd NE, Calgary AB T3N 1A7, Canada
Welcome back to the biggest Canadian gathering of the spring!
Reno will be teaching two hand to hand classes with Cody Tudor: an Inlocate Class, as well as a Cartwheel & Tam-Pam entries to hand to hand class.
14 hours of acroyoga-focused workshops with an evening event on Saturday night. We are excited to announce that this is our first year offering 3 classes in every time slot, so there will always be a beginner, intermediate, and advanced class available!
Teacher List:
Over 20 teachers attended CAF 2024. So far have confirmed with only Kena and Hobbs.
Want to teach at CAF 2025? The teacher application for 2025 is here:
https://forms.gle/rjvyoqhRzXzVu74y5
Payment & Pricing:
You can purchase via Stripe by clicking on one of the links below.
Early Bird Pre-Fest + Full Pass - $325 [last day Wed Apr 2nd] (Stripe)
Early Bird Full Pass - $250 [last day Wed Apr 2nd] (Stripe)
Early Bird 2-Day Pass - $210 [last day Wed Apr 2nd] (Stripe)
Full Pass - $275 (Stripe)
2-Day Pass - $235 (Stripe)
Friday Pass - $125 (Stripe)
Saturday Pass - $160 (Stripe)
Sunday Pass - $125 (Stripe)
Schedule: TBA
Volunteers:
We're looking for a few volunteers, especially to help us with child care. If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/XKvbyf8GAwwY3hVt7
PRE-FEST: 5 hours of training with Kena and Hobbs, beginning 9am on Friday the 18th. Full festival pass does not include pre-fest. Pre-fest sold separately, see below.
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Reno is teaching the 2 anatomy weekend portions of this 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training.
Step into a journey as timeless as the earth and as expansive as the sky with our nature-inspired Yoga Teacher Training. This sacred path invites you to reconnect with the rhythms of the natural world while deepening your practice and discovering the teacher within.
Guided by experienced mentors, you’ll explore the roots of yoga philosophy, the strength of mindful movement, and the art of teaching with authenticity and love. This training weaves the wisdom of yoga with the serenity of nature, offering you a space to grow, heal, and connect. Whether you're surrounded by lush greenery or basking under endless skies, every moment will nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Let the elements guide your transformation. Step into this heart-centered journey and find your place in the ever-unfolding beauty of yoga and nature.
Led by experienced mentors, this training combines the art of teaching vinyasa yoga with the serenity of outdoor elements, offering you the tools to guide others with authenticity and compassion.
Dates:
March 21-23
April 4-6
April 25-27
May 16-18
May 30-June 1
June 13-15
June 27-29
Retreat TBD Times: Fridays 6-9:30pm Saturdays 9-4:30pm Sundays 9-4:30pm
Location: The Summer Moon & various places in nature Your journey begins here! Reserve your spot today and let nature be your guide.
Investment: $3600.00
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Wednesday, Feb 26 6:30pm
The Phoenix Loft: 221 Lathrop Way, Suite G, Sacramento CA
$25, or $15 for Phoenix Loft memberships!
Register at thephoenixloft.com/scheduling
90 min of Handstand drills and conditioning to help you get the float, the straight line, the press, the transitions, the one-arm handstand, or whatever your level and goal is.
This is an All-Levels style workshop, but some experience with a handstand is recommended. You don’t need to be able to hold a free handstand, but should be able to kick up against a wall and hold the handstand for about 15 sec or longer. If you have questions, just message me!
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Teaching the latest THN acro material with Sariah Papaya and 2-to-1 (Knots) with Cody Tudor
SOUND BATH MEDITATION
Sunday, Jan 26, 2:00-3:30pm
Leap Yoga Studio, 1725 Iron Point Rd, Folsom CA
$25 early bird; $35 normal price
www.LeapYoga.net for registration
Immerse yourself in a symphony of sound to bring you into a deep state of meditation and relaxation.
Reno Gorman is a multi-instrumentalist with a collection of handpans, tongue drums, singing bowls, gongs, chimes and other instruments from around the world.
The carefully crafted orchestration will guide you on a journey through sound, music, the perception of hearing vs listening, pratyahara (mastering the senses for meditation), and prime you for golden silence.
Additionally, a Vibro-Acoustic Sound Therapy mat will be available for you to hear and FEEL the sound vibrations for a visceral, multi-sensory experience.
You are encouraged to relax either lying down on blankets & bolsters, or seated in meditation. Feel free to bring blankets, cushions, or anything else to be comfortable, as well as any sacred objects you wish to be bathed in sound vibrations and/or to aid in meditation.
Reno Gorman has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has been teaching since 2007. He's been a musician since 2000, playing drums, percussion, guitar, keyboard, and handpans. He enjoys combining his passion for music with yoga, meditation, and philosophy through sound bath events. For more information, go to www.RenoGorman.com
Limited Space: 15 attendees per session to ensure a relaxed space.
Register online at: www.TheSummerMoon.com to save your spot.
2:00pm-3:30pm and 5:00-6:30pm Sound Bath Meditations
Cost: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
Tune in to the vibrations of Sound
Meditate on the visceral phenomenon of Music
Train your ability to Listen
Relax to calming melodies from one-of-a-kind instruments
Gongs, Handpans, Tongue Drums, Chimes, Harmonium, Singing Bowl instruments and more will be played for an immersive sound bath experience.
Reno will guide you through this sonic journey while you relax in savasana or in seated meditation. Enjoy the relaxing vibrations of unique instruments from around the world in this calming, centering mindfulness journey through sound.
There are yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available at the studio, but feel free to bring your own, and crystals, sacred objects, or anything to help you relax and center
Investment: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
Limited Space: 15 attendees per session to ensure a relaxed space.
Register online at: www.TheSummerMoon.com to save your spot.
2:00pm-3:30pm and 5:00-6:30pm Sound Bath Meditations
Cost: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
Tune in to the vibrations of Sound
Meditate on the visceral phenomenon of Music
Train your ability to Listen
Relax to calming melodies from one-of-a-kind instruments
Gongs, Handpans, Tongue Drums, Chimes, Harmonium, Singing Bowl instruments and more will be played for an immersive sound bath experience.
Reno will guide you through this sonic journey while you relax in savasana or in seated meditation. Enjoy the relaxing vibrations of unique instruments from around the world in this calming, centering mindfulness journey through sound.
There are yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available at the studio, but feel free to bring your own, and crystals, sacred objects, or anything to help you relax and center
Investment: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
This event will be based on classes, jams and a party with emphasis on community gathering and all levels classes and acro genres.
Reno and Sariah are bringing The Handstand Nation’s acro antics to the New Years Party with games, contests, and prizes.
Approximately 15+ classes over the 3 days and a jam space at every session plus a party with dancing and shenanigans on New Years Eve.
Ring in the new year and come get wild on the last days of 2024!
Tickets :
Sliding scale $250-$450
Venmo:
@discofruit
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every Third Thursday of the Month, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
TWO Sound Bath Meditation Sessions:
3:00 - 4:30pm
6:00 - 7:30pm
Limited Space: 15 attendees per session to ensure a relaxed space.
Register online at: www.TheSummerMoon.com to save your spot.
Cost: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
Tune in to the vibrations of Sound
Meditate on the visceral phenomenon of Music
Train your ability to Listen
Relax to calming melodies from one-of-a-kind instruments
Gongs, Handpans, Tongue Drums, Chimes, Harmonium, Singing Bowl instruments and more will be played for an immersive sound bath experience.
Reno will guide you through this sonic journey while you relax in savasana or in seated meditation. Enjoy the relaxing vibrations of unique instruments from around the world in this calming, centering mindfulness journey through sound.
There are yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available at the studio, but feel free to bring your own, and crystals, sacred objects, or anything to help you relax and center
Investment: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
There are yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available at the studio - feel free to bring your own, and crystals, sacred objects, or anything to help you relax and center.
TWO Sound Bath Meditation Sessions:
3:00 - 4:30pm
6:00 - 7:30pm
Limited Space: 15 attendees per session to ensure a relaxed space.
Register online at: www.TheSummerMoon.com to save your spot.
Cost: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
Tune in to the vibrations of Sound
Meditate on the visceral phenomenon of Music
Train your ability to Listen
Relax to calming melodies from one-of-a-kind instruments
Gongs, Handpans, Tongue Drums, Chimes, Harmonium, Singing Bowl instruments and more will be played for an immersive sound bath experience.
Reno will guide you through this sonic journey while you relax in savasana or in seated meditation. Enjoy the relaxing vibrations of unique instruments from around the world in this calming, centering mindfulness journey through sound.
There are yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available at the studio, but feel free to bring your own, and crystals, sacred objects, or anything to help you relax and center
Investment: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
There are yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available at the studio - feel free to bring your own, and crystals, sacred objects, or anything to help you relax and center.
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
100+ TEACHERS/30+ CLASSES A DAY/500+ ACROBATS
Tickets at... AcroLoveFestival.com
Come join us for the largest gathering of acrobats in North America! The goal of this festival is to build community by bringing all styles of acrobatics from all over the world together to celebrate our collective love of acro. We invite you to be a part of this supportive, sweet community of talented practitioners and amazing teachers. Make new friends, learn new skills, and share the global AcroLove.
Reno will be teaching with Sariah Papaya and Sean Keehan as The Handstand Nation for 3-person acro flow, and with Zara for something that’s bound to be fucking epic
DATES:
Sep 20-22
LOCATION:
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
COST:
Super Early Bird Prices are $100 cheaper and go up on May 1st!
Current price (Full price)
Weekend Only - Sat & Sun - $275 ($375)
Full Pass - Fri, Sat, Sun - $350 ($450)
2 x Full Passes - $675 ($875)
QUESTIONS:
Email talljosh67@gmail.com or TheHandstandNation@gmail.com
Same Time. Same Day. New Location.
Monday Night Acro Classes will be moving to The Phoenix Loft starting September 16th, 6:30-8:30pm. Class will continue at the Firehouse 5 as usual thru the month of August, and then once I return from the AcroLove Teacher Training / Retreat in Mexico, weekly classes will be held at The Phoenix Loft.
The Phoenix Loft is home of Rebel Aerial Artistry, so there will be a lot more than just acro happening at this huge studio. Tons of space, mats/flooring, high ceilings, silks + lyra, work out equipment, multiple rooms for privates/one-on-one training.
This is going to be THE hub for acro and circus arts for the Sacramento community. Shout out to Kat Boston for working hard year after year to bring this to fruition.
Draven Stone will be teaching the Standing Partner Acrobatics Progressions class weekly, Thursdays 6:45-8:30pm.
More classes, workshops, and events are already in the works, stayed tuned!
An open house event is happening Sat, Aug 24. Details to come, but mark your calendar for sure.
The Phoenix Loft is centrally located at
221 Lathrop Way, Suite G, Sacramento CA
(near Costco and REI).
https://www.thephoenixloft.com/
instagram: @ThePhoenixLoft and @RebelAerial.Artistry
Check out their website and social media, and check out the new studio when you get the chance!
AcroLove Teacher Training Mexico
Join the first residential, all-inclusive, international retreat-style AcroLove TT
Date: August 31 - September 10th
Location: Xinalani, 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Application: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX8csojOJE8iQlyd-9iLa2xKg3i6TzNRcr3_cbBJvj4KwmbQ/viewform
Next Steps:https://sites.google.com/view/acrolovettmx/reserve-your-spot
More information about certifying with AcroLove, teacher training curriculum and prerequisites here:
https://sites.google.com/.../acrolove-teacher-training
For more details: https://sites.google.com/view/acrolovettmx/home
Join the team of certified AcroLove teachers in this broad international community here to support your teaching goals. Whether you are looking to lead a local community class, travel, teach at festivals or create your own intensives or retreats, we have created a curriculum focusing on community building, skilled class planning, workshop creation, skill-share festival building and a deep practice of embodiment basing, flying and safe spotting the fundamentals in L-basing and standing acrobatics. For more details about the training: https://sites.google.com/.../acrolove-teacher-training
What's Included: Early registration $2800
Training, all meals, beautiful shared accommodation (private and upgrades available)
Transportation to and from airport via taxi and then boat to our secluded beach retreat and training center Xinalani Retreat.
See rooms here: https://sites.google.com/view/acrolovettmx/accommodation
All instruction will be in English.
Already a teacher? Want to retreat with us?! Drop into certain sessions, play & adventure time. Discounts for certified AcroLove teachers and other qualifying schools. Reach out via Instagram to @AcroLoveTeachers (link for already certified AcroLove teachers)https://sites.google.com/.../acr.../acrolove-teacher-retreat
Teacher Training Application: https://forms.gle/nY6hgH5GdsZwS1268
Message Facilitator Sariah thehandstandnation@gmail.com or Instagram @AcroLoveTeachers for questions
Monthly Handstand Clinic, every 3rd Wed, at Pipeworks Rock Climbing Gym
Free for members. Non-members pay the drop-in fee ($30) that gives you access to the whole gym for the day and all of it’s class offerings
60 min of handstand drills to improve your strength, flexibility, balance and handstand skills
7-8pm
All Levels style class
Reno will guide you through this sonic journey while you relax savasana position, or in seated meditation. Enjoy the relaxing vibrations of unique instruments from around the world in this calming, centering mindfulness journey through sound.
The sound bath includes handpans, tongue drums, Tibetan alloy bowls, harmonic wind chimes, and the powerful gong. The soundscape can guide listeners into a deep, relaxing meditative state.
Investment: Sliding Scale~ $25, $30, $35
There are yoga mats, bolsters, and blankets available at the studio - feel free to bring your own, and crystals, sacred objects, or anything to help you relax and center.
