saturday August 29, 2026 | 8:00AM – 8:00PM (New YoRk time)
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The education component of International AF Day
Celebrate International Animal Flow Day weekend the way it was meant to be celebrated — with the AF community! Join our global Master Instructor Team for 12 hours of movement and learning on Saturday, August 29th. This will be our 4th Animal Flow Virtual Summit and we can’t wait to bring it again.
This full-day event is built for AF workshop students and instructors at every level who want to deepen their Animal Flow practice. Sessions include lectures, movement practice, and interactive presentations on a range of topics relevant for anyone teaching AF.
We know you won’t want to miss a minute of the Summit. But in case you do, you also get 6 months of access to the session recordings.
Check out the full schedule with session descriptions below!
SESSION TYPES
Sessions are categorized by 3 types:
Movement
sessions will have you performing movement along with the Master Instructor. You can optionally watch with your camera off.
LECTURE
sessions are presentations by the Master Instructor that do not include a lot of movement. You may be invited to try some example movements.
Movement / LECTURE
sessions include sections of presentation and demonstration along with opportunities to practice movements or drills.
7:45 AM
INFORMAL
Pre-sUMMIT hangout
open for attendees
Drop in to the Pre-Summit hangout for an informal chat with your fellow attendees. See who’s attending, say hello, and check in with your fellow Flowists!
8:00 AM
Movement
SUMMIT KICKOFF: THE SHAPESHIFTER FLOW
with Richard Scrivener
Step into a constantly evolving movement landscape!
Shapeshifter Flow is a dynamic Animal Flow session built around one central challenge: navigating changing space. Within and between movements your “movement window” can evolve. This creates challenge: angles change, base of support shifts, directions reverse and load redistributes.
Your task? Anticipate. Adapt. Mold your body. Maintain form.
This session will guide you through:
- Focused rehearsal and refinement of key techniques
- Exploration of how spatial constraints evolve within and between movements and transitions
- Strategic sequence construction using movements from across L1, L2, and L3
- Integration into an expressive and layered Flow
You will be challenged to preserve structural integrity while responding to spatial change. To control your center of mass as leverage shifts. To stay grounded when orientation rotates. To remain fluid under constraint.
Expect technical precision. Expect problem-solving. Expect moments where the window narrows and you must decide—quickly and cleanly—how to move through it.
By the end, you will execute a Shapeshifter Flow that demands awareness, adaptability, and composure in motion. The space will change. Your movement must evolve with it.
RICHARD SCRIVENER
Master Instructor (London, UK)
Richard Scrivener is a London-based movement coach and nutritional therapist with over 25 years in the health and fitness industry, with expertise in strength and conditioning, kettlebell training, Capoeira, and nutrition. He has coached thousands of students and worked with professional sports organizations. Rich is a passionate advocate for Animal Flow as an essential tool for every trainer, believing that lasting results come from a well-rounded, ever-evolving approach to movement and health.
9:00 AM
Movement/LECTURE
AF GROUP CLASSES: PROGRAMMING A 10-WEEK INTRO SERIES
with Miroslaw Basciuk
You’ve earned your Certified Animal Flow Instructor title – so how do you start up a group class series? Unlike many fitness classes, Animal Flow does not work as a regular “drop in” class where anybody can show up for any class. Students who are new to AF must learn each movement, including the ability to perform it with proper technique and to understand the call out language. A successful class series needs to ensure that students can progress while still feeling challenged.
MI Miroslaw has developed an effective strategy for onboarding new students through a 10-week training cycle for beginners, which he has now been teaching for years at his fitness academy in Poland.
This session is designed to help AF Instructors understand the principles of working with a beginner/introductory group. It is structured as a lecture with some movement elements. Miro will provide an overview of how he programs the complete 10 weeks of classes. Participants will have the opportunity to perform individual elements step-by-step.
Come experience how Miro uses his “Less is more” motto with fewer techniques but more repetitions and work on technique.
MIROSLAW BASCIUK
Master Instructor (WARSAW, POLAND)
Miroslaw “Miro” Basciuk is a Polish martial artist with over 20 years of experience, holding a Hung Gar Kung Fu master title and founding the Tiger and Crane Sports Academy, where more than 300 students train in Kung Fu, Animal Flow, and kettlebells. Since joining Animal Flow in 2016, his commitment and leadership have helped build one of the strongest Animal Flow communities in the world, all while managing a waste recycling business and raising a family. Guided by a philosophy of relentless self-improvement, patience, and collaboration, Miro models a disciplined, purposeful life – from his early morning movement practice to 30 years of vegetarianism – inspiring those around him in every arena.
9:00 AM
Movement
NEUROMUSCULAR CAPACity: HIGH PERFORmANCE WITH AF
with Paulo Fernandes
Explore how Animal Flow elements develop high performance in athletes and clients. QMT plays an important role in Reactive Strength Index (RSI) and maximal isometric strength. Combine slow-tempo isometric holds like Beast Activations with fast reactive drills like Front Steps to develop strength, explosive power, and elasticity.
PAULO FERNANDES
Master Instructor (LUANDA, Angola)
Paulo Fernandes is a Cape Verde-born, Angola-based movement coach and strength & conditioning specialist whose career spans owning a boutique training facility, coaching professional basketball and handball national teams to Africa Championship titles, and pursuing academic credentials in sports science. Paulo was drawn to the Animal Flow system’s ability to progressively build mobility, strength, posture, and self-awareness. When he’s not coaching or flowing, Paulo fits in twice-daily meditation and trains 8–10 hours a week — a testament to the disciplined, well-rounded approach to life and movement that defines everything he does.
10:00 AM
Movement
COMBINING FITNESS EQUIPMENT WITH AF
with Evgenia Kabanova
Take a deep dive into incorporating fitness equipment into your Animal Flow practice. While AF is a Quadrupedal Movement Training (QMT) practice that typically uses no equipment, you can still use a variety of tools with specific movements to increase load, proprioceptive feedback and control.
MI Eve will take you through a variety of L1 movements in this session. With each one she’ll explore the goal of that movement and demonstrate how specific fitness equipment can be utilized to modify, regress, or enhance it.
Attendees are encouraged to have some of the following equipment and tools available to maximize their participation.
- yoga mat
- yoga block
- foam roller
- tennis ball
- resistance band (1m, 10-20kg)
EVGENIA “EVE” KABANOVA
Master Instructor (Uzbekistan)
Evgenia “Eve” Kabanova is a leading advocate for movement education across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. With a background as an international-level acrobat, dance educator, and exercise science researcher, she combines technical expertise with a passion for helping people discover movement as a lifelong practice. Eve is dedicated to the idea of a “healthy mind in a healthy body”, which she gladly shares with fitness coaches, professional athletes, and everyday students
10:00 AM
LECTURE
CAN YOU SAY IT: MASTERING THE CALL OUT LANGUAGE
with John Weeks
Explore the many ways that understanding the structure and details of the Animal Flow call out language will improve your own practice and ability to effectively coach others. This interactive session has participants examine the language in the context of progressively more difficult flows.
Animal Flow utilizes a specific and unique “call out language” that allows instructors and Flowists to share a common method for communicating how to perform a Flow. While learning the nuances of this language in an essential component of progressing in our AF practice, many Flowists find it difficult to focus on the many details.
MI John will review the framework of the AF callout language, beginning with L1 movements and flows and then layering in more complex flow design and advanced transitions. With each successive flow, participants will check their knowledge against the correct callout and receive feedback on commonly misunderstood language and concepts.
JOHN WEEKS
Master Instructor (USA)
John Weeks is a lifelong movement practitioner, fitness coach, and owner of Tough Temple in Bethesda, Maryland, where he blends strength training, mobility, breathwork, and mindful movement to help people improve their health and performance. John’s connection to the Animal Flow practice deepened during his recovery from stage 3 cancer, when AF became a cornerstone of his rehabilitation. Today, he is passionate about sharing movement as a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and long-term well-being.
11:00 AM
Movement
AF TRAINING FOR HYBRID RACE COMPETitioNS
with Miguel Caratao
Preparing for a Hyrox or other sports competition? Incorporating AF into your daily training can give you a head start. Learn how to think about which movements work best with specific components and practice the drills and flows you can use with your team.
MIGUEL CARATAO
Master Instructor (Porto, Portugal)
Miguel Caratão is a South African-born, Portugal-based athlete, coach, and gym owner with 20 years of experience spanning professional baseball, American football, CrossFit, karate, BJJ, and more — including multiple national championships across disciplines. After feeling that something was missing from conventional training structures, he discovered Animal Flow, which became so central to his functional training gym that nearly 80% of his members now incorporate it into their programs. Miguel is driven by a core mission to help people reach their highest potential physically and mentally, blending strength, mobility, and mindset to produce well-rounded, high-performing athletes
11:00 AM
LECTURE
GOING LIVE: COaching AF in a virtual space
with Richard Scrivener
The capacity to teach group classes or one-on-one sessions online opens up a world of opportunities for AF Instructors.
Creating a successful teaching environment in a virtual setting can require a different set of skills from regular in-person coaching. Everything from how you structure your sessions to where you promote your services to how you keep clients progressing and returning requires adaptations.
MI Rich has been teaching online group classes, workshops, review sessions, and personal training sessions for many years now. In this session he’ll share his insights on what makes a successful virtual class, tips and tricks for teaching online, and what he approaches differently when online versus in person.
RICHARD SCRIVENER
Master Instructor (London, UK)
Richard Scrivener is a London-based movement coach and nutritional therapist with over 25 years in the health and fitness industry, with expertise in strength and conditioning, kettlebell training, Capoeira, and nutrition. He has coached thousands of students and worked with professional sports organizations. Rich is a passionate advocate for Animal Flow as an essential tool for every trainer, believing that lasting results come from a well-rounded, ever-evolving approach to movement and health.
12:00 PM
LECTURE
Quadrupedal movement training (QMT) for Periodized training
with Parveez Saligh
Top personal trainers understand how Animal Flow can serve as the foundation for scientifically grounded performance training programs. In this session you will learn how to periodize a training year around a short-term goal, helping clients stay focused in order to perform at a higher level.
MI Parveez will break down the essential building blocks of a performance-driven program and explore how those principles translate across different training environments, whether working with teams, small groups, or one-on-one clients.
Participants can expect to leave with the skills needed in order to integrate Animal Flow alongside complementary training tools, creating a more complete and adaptable training program for better results..
PARVEEZ SALIGH
Master Instructor (Dubai, UAE)
Parveez Saligh is the founder of Movement DXB and a leading movement educator in the Middle East with more than 20 years of experience in fitness, coaching, and human performance. As an educator, content creator, and mentor, he combines movement science, creativity, and philosophy to help people become the best versions of themselves while promoting health, resilience, and lifelong growth. His mission is simple: be a catalyst for something good and inspire others to do the same.
12:00 PM
Movement
style, nuance and Flair: transform your flow
with Aneta Lupa
Learn how subtle changes can completely transform a simple flow.
MI Aneta will lead participants through an exploration of how subtle changes can completely transform a simple flow. Participants will be able to utilize leg, arm, and head flair to add more expression to movements. Tempo variability will also incorporated, utilizing slow, fast, pauses, and bursts of speed within the same sequence.
By the end, participants will perform the same flow in two different ways, showing how small changes in style and tempo can make a flow look and feel entirely different.
ANETA LUPA
Master Instructor (BARCELONA, sPAIN)
Aneta Lupa is a movement coach whose career path took her from ballroom dancing and outdoor fitness sessions in London to building a thriving coaching business in Barcelona. With certifications in Animal Flow, Functional Range Conditioning, Kinstretch, and more, she offers tailored coaching that blends strength, mobility, and creativity to help people feel great in their bodies. Aneta is passionate about growing the Animal Flow community across Spain and inspiring others to discover the joy and transformative power of movement.
1:00 PM
Movement
INHALE, EXHALE: BREATHWORK FOR BETTER FLOW
with Miroslaw Basciuk
How many times do we inhale and exhale air a day? Tens of thousands of times! Yet, many of us lack awareness of our breathing and lack the ability to work with it daily, both within ourselves and with our students.
As a freediver who regularly competes (current results: breathold 4:51 min, DNF 147 m, DYNB 178 m), MI Miro will provide you with both the theoretical foundations and a practical approach to breathing training, as well as its application to sport and Animal Flow practice.
MIROSLAW BASCIUK
Master Instructor (WARSAW, POLAND)
Miroslaw “Miro” Basciuk is a Polish martial artist with over 20 years of experience, holding a Hung Gar Kung Fu master title and founding the Tiger and Crane Sports Academy, where more than 300 students train in Kung Fu, Animal Flow, and kettlebells. Since joining Animal Flow in 2016, his commitment and leadership have helped build one of the strongest Animal Flow communities in the world, all while managing a waste recycling business and raising a family. Guided by a philosophy of relentless self-improvement, patience, and collaboration, Miro models a disciplined, purposeful life – from his early morning movement practice to 30 years of vegetarianism – inspiring those around him in every arena.
2:00 PM
INFORMAL
BREAKTIME: REST, EAT, CHAT
open for attendees
Take an hour to decompress, recharge, refuel, and prepare for the remaining sessions. We’ll have a break room open in case you want to spend your break hanging with other attendees.
3:00 PM
Movement / LECTURE
BREAKING DOWN THE AF BEGINNER CLASS FORMAT
with Mike Fitch
Experience a breakdown of the exact Beginner Class format Animal Flow Creator Mike Fitch uses at own gym Body Practice and has refined over years of teaching.
All attendees will receive a video link to the class ahead of time so they can watch it before the session. That allows us to spend our time together exploring the why behind each section of the class, discussing key teaching decisions, and looking at how the format can be modified based on the needs, abilities, and experience level of the students in front of you.
MIKE FITCH
AF CREATOR (DENVER, COLORADO)
Mike Fitch is a movement coach, fitness educator, and the founder of Animal Flow. His creation of Animal Flow grew from a personal turning point at age 30, when he set aside weights to explore bodyweight disciplines including gymnastics, parkour, breakdancing, and hand balancing, ultimately systematizing animal movements and flow into an accessible program for all ages and skill levels. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Mike continues to develop innovative training programs that blend bodyweight mastery with his broader knowledge of body mechanics, anatomy, and movement.
4:00 PM
Movement
KINSTRETCH CLASS: HIP OPENING FLOW for RANGE OF MOTION
with Aneta Lupa
Animal Flow and Kinstretch are two programs that can complement each other. In this session MI Aneta will lead a Kinstretch Class, focusing on expanding and actively controlling hip range of motion.
Using strength-training techniques, she’ll train both the deep and superficial tissues to develop greater control at the hip joint.
Participants will finish the session with a Hip Opening Flow to observe how this specific training can enhance the ROM of our Animal Flow movements.
ANETA LUPA
Master Instructor (BARCELONA, sPAIN)
Aneta Lupa is a movement coach whose career path took her from ballroom dancing and outdoor fitness sessions in London to building a thriving coaching business in Barcelona. With certifications in Animal Flow, Functional Range Conditioning, Kinstretch, and more, she offers tailored coaching that blends strength, mobility, and creativity to help people feel great in their bodies. Aneta is passionate about growing the Animal Flow community across Spain and inspiring others to discover the joy and transformative power of movement.
4:00 PM
LECTURE
FROM CLINICAL ROOTS TO PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL: WHAT QMT RESEARCH SUGGESTS ABOUT AF
with Jeffrey Buxton, DSC
Quadrupedal movement has informed research in neurophysiology, rehabilitation, and developmental kinesiology, shaping how we think about interlimb coordination, postural control, and movement function.
This session will briefly trace that lineage, from foundational locomotor and rehabilitation concepts, including Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, to more recent research on quadrupedal movement
Jeffrey D. Buxton, DSc
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GROVE CITY COLLEGE (BARCELONA, sPAIN)
Dr. Buxton’s research and teaching focus on functional movement, corrective exercise, performance enhancement, and Quadrupedal Movement Training. His doctoral and ongoing research have explored the effects of Animal Flow on movement quality, mobility, strength, endurance, energy expenditure, and muscle activation. Dr. Buxton is dedicated to helping students, coaches, and fitness professionals better understand human movement and apply evidence-based strategies to support lifelong health and performance.
5:00 PM
Movement
the intermediate group class: How to progress for success
with Amanda Carson
Experience an intermediate level AF class taught using the formula developed for the weekly AF classes taught at Mike Fitch’s own Body Practice gym.
Teaching a beginner level AF class follows a straight-forward formula that introduces Level 1 movements and helps new students build a foundation of the movements. But how do you structure a higher level class for those students who are ready for more?
Teaching intermediate level classes requires finding a balance between ensuring students feel challenged yet successful, while helping students at different skill levels progress.
AF L2 Instructor Amanda Carlson will share the class format she uses when teaching the weekly intermediate level classes at Mike’s Body Practice gym. Participants will be taken through a sample class, with discussion of strategies, tips, and common issues along the way. She’ll cover key questions including:
- What are some example strategies for planning the flow to be practiced during a specific class?
- How do you decide which L2 / L3 movements a class is ready for?
- How long should you spend introducing new movements?
- How can you accommodate students who need more attention while not ignoring more experienced students?
- What kind of warm-up integrates well with an intermediate class?
Amanda Carlson
AF Instructor @ Body Practice Gym (DENVER, COLORADO)
Amanda Carlson has over 20 years of experience as a dancer and movement educator, and 15+ years as a fitness professional. A longtime Animal Flow instructor and founding coach at Body Practice, Amanda brings a multifaceted approach to teaching, weaving together contemporary floorwork, strength training, and Animal Flow. Her work has taken her from New York City to Dubai and beyond, before returning home to Colorado, where she continues to dance, teach, and build community through movement. Amanda’s classes are fun, energetic, and open to all levels, focusing on alignment, form, and technique that will get you smiling and sweaty. She is passionate about true movement education for dancers, athletes, and movers of all types.
5:00 PM
Movement / LECTURE
unlocking movement roadblocks
with Guillaume Tual
Learn about the most common “roadblocks” that can make you feel like you aren’t progressing in your movement practice and how to move past those.
In this session, MI Gee will cover the top 5 issues that come up in his signature “Unlocking Movement Roadblocks” mini-workshop on mobility, compensation, and neuromechanics through the lens of AF.
Participants will learn to identify movement limitations, distinguish between structural and neuromuscular restrictions, and apply practical strategies to improve mobility, control, and movement quality. You’ll gain actionable tools to better understand your own movement patterns and help others move more efficiently.
GUILLAUME “GEE” TUAL
Master Instructor (brisbane, Australia)
Guillaume “Gee” Tual is a Gold Coast-based Movement Therapist and Personal Trainer with a unique background spanning professional basketball in France, college ball in Canada, and ski seasons across the globe before settling in Australia. Passionate about injury prevention, pain management, and making movement fun for everyone from kids to seniors, he has been a dedicated Animal Flow enthusiast since 2015 and brings a creative, playful energy to everything he teaches. As an Animal Flow Master Instructor, Gee is committed to supporting new Flowists and trainers on their journey, drawing on his own experience as a self-described non-gymnast to make the practice accessible and joyful for all
6:00 PM
LECTURE
fitness coaching styles: instrinsic vs extrinsic
with Andrew Chadwick
As coaches we need to remember that our clients do not live in the world of “fitness”. Our ability to communicate effectively is one of the fine arts of coaching.
During this session we will explore how our language can baffle our clients to the point of hatred of exercise. We will then look at a simple strategy to create a better chance of success and comprehension in performing movement tasks.
andrew “chaddy” chadwick
Master Instructor (brisbane, australia)
Andrew “Chaddy” Chadwick is an internationally recognized movement educator with more than 20 years of experience in fitness, coaching, and performance. Known for blending science, intuition, and play, he helps people improve their health and longevity through movement while making complex concepts accessible to all skill levels. A former athlete, military serviceman, award-winning presenter, and senior instructor for leading fitness organizations, Chaddy is passionate about empowering others to grow through consistent practice and lifelong learning.
6:00 PM
Movement / LECTURE
AF for sports and recovery
with Chris Flores
Animal Flow is increasingly utilized in sports performance and recovery to improve mobility, stability, coordination, and more.
MI Chris Flores draws on his experience as an Athletic Director to provide specific examples and sample drills that can be integrated into coaching, training, and recovery settings.
Chris “flo” Flores
Master Instructor (Newark, NJ USA)
Chris “Flo” Flores is a fitness educator and owner of FLO Fitness in New Jersey, with more than 25 years of experience helping people improve movement, performance, and quality of life. Known for his engaging teaching style and passion for mentorship, he has trained thousands of fitness professionals, athletes, and students while serving as an adjunct professor, author, and creator of the FLO Network and FLO-Osophy mindset program. His mission is to inspire others to pursue their goals, build lasting legacies, and help others do the same.
7:00 PM
Movement
SUMMIT CLOSING: the ultimate add-on Flow game
with Miguel Caratao & John Weeks
Join Master Instructors John and Miguel for the Virtual Summit Grand Finale Add-On Game.
Follow along as they build a fun Flow in real time. Come ready to move, sweat, and laugh through the chaos!
MIGUEL CARATAO
Master Instructor (Porto, Portugal)
Miguel Caratão is a South African-born, Portugal-based athlete, coach, and gym owner with 20 years of experience spanning professional baseball, American football, CrossFit, karate, BJJ, and more — including multiple national championships across disciplines. After feeling that something was missing from conventional training structures, he discovered Animal Flow, which became so central to his functional training gym that nearly 80% of his members now incorporate it into their programs. Miguel is driven by a core mission to help people reach their highest potential physically and mentally, blending strength, mobility, and mindset to produce well-rounded, high-performing athletes
JOHN WEEKS
Master Instructor (USA)
John Weeks is a lifelong movement practitioner, fitness coach, and owner of Tough Temple in Bethesda, Maryland, where he blends strength training, mobility, breathwork, and mindful movement to help people improve their health and performance. John’s connection to the Animal Flow practice deepened during his recovery from stage 3 cancer, when AF became a cornerstone of his rehabilitation. Today, he is passionate about sharing movement as a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and long-term well-being.
more about International Animal Flow Day
International Animal Flow Day (IAFD) is our annual global holiday that brings together individuals from around the world to celebrate the joy of movement and the friendships shared by practitioners of Animal Flow. “Community” is one of the four pillars that make up the foundations of the Animal Flow system, representing the idea that fitness can be fun and is better when shared with others.
You have lots of opportunities to participate:
- Join one of the hundreds of Jams taking place around the world between Friday August 21st and Monday August 31st. Check the list of Jams at link below to find one near you.
- Join the Global Online Jam with AF Creator Mike Fitch on the big day, August 28th.
- Don’t see a Jam near you and interested in hosting one yourself? Contact us through the link below.
