May 01 2025 - May 12 2025
12 Days of Handstands – Online Training Program
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Sam Salwei decided over a decade ago that the status quo simply was not for him. Instead, in 2004 he packed up what little material possessions he owned and began living on the road, traveling coast-to-coast in pursuit of a life that uniquely expressed his values for adventure and environmental responsibility. Just a year later, his passions for Slacklining, Adventure Racing, and Rock Climbing came together when he co-created “The YogaSlackers,” a company founded on bringing yoga poses to the slackline, and finding the yogic elements within other body-awareness practices, such as acrobatics and climbing.
Under Sam’s careful guidance, The YogaSlackers has since grown to over 180 highly talented and passionate athletes and teachers. This highly motivated group of individuals are redefining what it means to be a “slacker” as they live, travel, and teach all over the world. Sam’s support and the passion he puts into the YogaSlackers resulted in something that is really more of a family than a company, held together by the glue of adventure and ecologically sustainable living.
- He / Him
- English
- Crystal, ND
- Full Time Nomad
- [email protected]
- (218) 791-8421
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Education
General Education
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BS Social Entrepreneurship
2007 University of North Dakota
Yoga & Movement Arts
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Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro Teacher
2005 Co-Founder of YogaSlackers
Inclusion, Communication & Consent
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Peer Space Holder
2021 Justice Movement, Online
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Aiming for Allyship
2023, 2020 Justice Movement, Online
Safety & First Aid
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Wilderness First Responder
2016 - 2019
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Emergency First Response – CPR/AED/First Aid
2024 HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED
Other Certifications
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Open Water Diver
2015 PADI Open Water Diver
San Juan, Puerto Rico -
IKO Level 1 Instructor
2024 LEK Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
FUTURE EVENTS
May 1, 2025
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
12 Days of Handstands – Online Training Program
Join us each and every month for 12 days of handstand training. ...
All Day
June 1, 2025
June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025
12 Days of Handstands – Online Training Program
Join us each and every month for 12 days of handstand training. ...
All Day
June 12, 2025
June 15, 2025
June 15, 2025
Berkshire Yoga Festival
The Berkshire Yoga Festival is a 4-day event featuring over 100 offerings including yoga, meditation, music, hiking, art installations, YES talks, social gatherings, a vendor village and more. World-renowned teachers, artists, and scholars lead classes at the breathtaking campus on Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort. ...
All Day
Hancock, Massachusetts, USA
July 29, 2025
August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025
Northwest Acro Camp-Out: Bellingham WA
Connect, Play and Recharge! Acrobatics, Therapeutics, Swimming, Amazing food & more ...
All Day
Bellingham, WA
September 4, 2025
September 7, 2025
September 7, 2025
Northwest Acro Camp-Out: Portland OR
Connect, Play and Recharge! Acrobatics, Therapeutics, Swimming, Amazing food & more ...
All Day
Portland OR
December 29, 2025
January 3, 2026
January 3, 2026
New Years Climbing and Surfing Retreat in Puerto Rico
Your choice of 4 to 7 Days of Climbing, Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackline, Handstand, and Surfing in Puerto Rico. An all Level event hosted in collaboration with professional climber Heidi Wirtz from Earth Play Retreats. ...
All Day
San Juan, Puerto Rico
January 10, 2026
January 17, 2026
January 17, 2026
Climbing Retreat in Cuba!
Join in Cuba for an amazing climbing retreat. This event will include sightseeing, yoga, acro, slacklining, handstands and much more. ...
All Day
Havana, Cuba
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May 2025
June 2025
Jun 01 2025 - Jun 12 2025
12 Days of Handstands – Online Training Program
Online
Jun 12 2025 - Jun 15 2025
Berkshire Yoga Festival
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
July 2025
Jul 29 2025 - Aug 03 2025
Northwest Acro Camp-Out: Bellingham WA
Lookout Arts Quarry
September 2025
Sep 04 2025 - Sep 07 2025
Northwest Acro Camp-Out: Portland OR
Camp Namanu
December 2025
Dec 29 2025 - Jan 03 2026
New Years Climbing and Surfing Retreat in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
January 2026
Jan 10 2026 - Jan 17 2026
Climbing Retreat in Cuba!
Cuba
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BLOGS
Blog
2XTM Expedition
The “To Cross The Moon (2XTM) Expedition” was a two-year event where we crossed the entire state of North Dakota on snow kites, showcasing the capabilities of wind energy combined with outdoor education.
May 12, 2024
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In the News
SlackerVan Tour Video
Check out the SlackerVan. In this video – filmed and published by the Overland Expo – we explain the intricate details of our van.
July 9, 2023
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Slackline
Indoor Slackline Setup
No outdoor space? No problem! With the right setup, you can slackline indoors year-round. From creative anchor points to essential safety tips, this guide covers everything you need to turn your indoor space into a training ground.
January 22, 2023
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Vlog
Road to Wanderlust: A Celebration of Adventure & Life on the Road
Road to Wanderlust Film follows Sam Salwei and Raquel Hernández as they embark on an epic 45,000-mile journey across North America in their tiny 1988 Ford Festiva, affectionately named The Peace Love Car. This documentary captures their adventures in movement, teaching, and full-time travel—proving that life on the road is about more than just the miles.
March 13, 2025
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PAST EVENTS
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YogaSlackers Teacher Training
2014 - Present, Lead Teacher
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Wanderlust Festival: Slackline Yoga, Slackro And Conditioning
2019 - 2013: O'ahu, WV, VT, CO, CA, Mnt Tremblant CAN, Whistler, CAN
2017: Sunshine Coast (AU) & Lake Taupo (NZ)
2016: Lake Taupo (NZ) & Thredbo (AU) -
Breckenridge Yoga Festival
2019: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackro and Handstands
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Bangkok Acro Convention
201-2016: AcroYoga & Slackro
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Israeli Acro Convention
2019 & 2023: Slackro
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Divine Play
2018 - 2013: Slackro and Handstands
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Red Rocks Rendezvous
2018 - 2013: Slackline Yoga & AcroYoga
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AcroLove Festival
2019-2018: AcroYoga & Slackro
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Mammoth Yoga Festival
2018 & 2017: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackro and Handstands
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Dutch Acro Convention
2017 & 2016: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro
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Yoga Journal Life!
2015 - 2013: Slackline Yoga, Slackro and Conditioning
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Nantucket Yoga Festival
2016 & 2015: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro
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