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YogaSlackers co-Founder Sam Salwei

Sam Salwei

YogaSlackers Co-Founder

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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.

Supported in Part by

Battle Born Batteries
Havelock Wool

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Education

General Education

  • BS Social Entrepreneurship

    2007 University of North Dakota​

Yoga & Movement Arts

  • YogaSlackers

    Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro Teacher

    2005 Co-Founder of YogaSlackers

Inclusion, Communication & Consent

  • Peer Space Holder​

    2021 Justice Movement, Online​

  • Aiming for Allyship

    2023, 2020 Justice Movement, Online

Safety & First Aid

  • Wilderness First Responder

    2016 - 2019

  • Emergency First Response – CPR/AED/First Aid

    2024 HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED

Other Certifications

  • 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

October 1, 2024
October 12, 2024
Free Handstands Training

12 Days of Handstands – Online Training Program

Join us each and every month for 12 days of handstand training. ...

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October 5, 2024
October 13, 2024

Slackro Workshop in Reunion Island with Sam and Raquel

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October 26, 2024
November 2, 2024

Kiteboarding, Slack and Acro Retreat in Madagascar (SOLD OUT)

8-days 7 nigh retreat in Madagascar. Enjoy kiteboarding lessons with IKO certified instructors plus yoga, slackline yoga, and acro with the YogaSlackers. ...

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Baie de Sakalavascar, Madaga
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December 1, 2024
December 8, 2024
2024 YogaSlackers Thailand Retreat

YogaSlackers Thailand Retreat | Dec 1-8

The Thailand ‘retreat’ is an intensive and immersive event that covers yoga, slackline yoga, acroyoga, handstands and conditioning. A week of focusing on learning the foundations of all these practice in an effort to deepen your understanding and take your practice to the next level. You will receive expert guidance from experienced instructors, benefit from progressive training and one-on-one coaching in a beautiful location. Includes double occupancy accommodation, a snack and three meals per day. ...

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December 9, 2024
December 14, 2024

Waterline Adventure Retreat in Thailand

Pack your swimsuit, the YogaSlackers Slackline Adventure is back! Now better than ever. Less time boating from place to place. More time on the slacklines! ...

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Koh Ngai, Thailand
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February 1, 2025
February 8, 2025

Cuba: Climbing Adventure with Earth Play Retreats

Join in Cuba for an amazing climbing retreat. This event will include sightseeing, yoga, acro, slacklining, handstands and much more. ...

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Havana, Cuba
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February 14, 2025

Puerto Rico: Climbing, Slacklining, AcroYoga and Surfing Retreat

Your choice of 4 to 7 Days of Climbing, Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackline, Handstand, and Surfing in Puerto Rico. This is an All Level event. ...

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February 28, 2025
March 2, 2025

Weekend Retreat: SUP Acro and Site Seeing in Puerto Rico

Join us for a yoga retreat like no other: Yoga, AcroYoga, slackline, and SUP acro weekend retreat in Puerto Rico! ...

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March 3, 2025
March 7, 2025
YogaSlackers Co-Founder Sam Salwei showcasing his custom Ozone Edge 11m kite!

Handstands and Kiteboarding Retreat in Puerto Rico

Are you seeking a unique and flexible yoga and adventure retreat in Puerto Rico? Look no further! Our Create Your Own Adventure Homestay Retreat offers you the opportunity to customize your experience with a variety of activities such as climbing, kiteboarding, yoga, handstands, and more. Tailor your itinerary to match your interests and skill level for a retreat that's uniquely designed for you. Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure! ...

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June 12, 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. ...

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BLOGS
In the News

Wind Talkers

The craziest way to spread the gospel about North Dakota’s enormous, untapped wind power? Kite-ski the bastard.

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March 17, 2021 No Comments
Blog
Raquel Hernández-Cruz

Climbing, Yoga & More in Puerto Rico

We had the incredible opportunity to partner with Earth Play Retreats for an unforgettable series of events in Cuba and Puerto Rico. After an amazing adventure in Cuba, we returned to my homeland of Puerto Rico for a week brimming with climbing, slacklining, acro, and yoga.

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July 2, 2024 No Comments

PAST EVENTS

  • YogaSlackers

    YogaSlackers Teacher Training ​

    2014 - Present, Lead Teacher

  • 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

    Breckenridge Yoga Festival​

    2019: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackro and Handstands​

  • BKK acro

    Bangkok Acro Convention​

    201-2016: AcroYoga & Slackro

  • Acro Israel

    Israeli Acro Convention​

    2019 & 2023: Slackro

  • AcroYoga International

    Divine Play

    2018 - 2013: Slackro and Handstands​

  • Red Rocks Rendezvous

    Red Rocks Rendezvous

    2018 - 2013: Slackline Yoga & AcroYoga​

  • AcroLove

    AcroLove Festival

    2019-2018: AcroYoga & Slackro​

  • Mammoth Yoga Festival

    Mammoth Yoga Festival​

    2018 & 2017: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga, Slackro and Handstands​

  • Dutch Acro Convention

    Dutch Acro Convention

    2017 & 2016: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro​

  • yoga journal

    Yoga Journal Life!

    2015 - 2013: Slackline Yoga, Slackro and Conditioning​

  • Nantucket Yoga Festival

    Nantucket Yoga Festival

    2016 & 2015: Slackline Yoga, AcroYoga & Slackro​

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