ACRO YOGA with Jenny Sauer-Klein and Jason Nemer 
November 8th-9th, 2008 Early bird discount $185 Late fee is $220. An $85 deposit will hold a spot for you. Come with or without a yoga-partner. Saturday, Nov 8th: 12:30pm-3:30pm and 4:30pm-6:30pm Sunday, Nov 9th: 12:30pm-3:30pm |
Jason and Jenny in action at the Fit Yoga Conference
AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the loving kindness of Thai massage,
and the dynamic power of Acrobatics. These three ancient lineages form the foundation of a
unique new practice that cultivates trust, connection and playfulness. Our highest aim is to bring
individuals into a state of union with themselves, with each other, and with the divine. From this
place of mutual support the true self can be realized, honored and shared for the benefit of all. Om Shanti
Based in San Francisco, Jenny and Jason offer ongoing classes in the Bay Area, and travel
internationally sharing the practice. They are in deep gratitude to the network of assistants,
students and studios that continue to support this work, and to the many gifted teachers and
collaborators who have been our inspiration.
Through practicing AcroYoga, we experience a deepening trust in ourselves and others,
and realize that by working in partnership, we manifest more than we ever could alone.
Participants are guided through a combination of:
Circle Ceremony and Asana, Partner Yoga Flow,
Assisted Inversions, Partner Acrobatics,
Flying Sequences integrated with Thai Massage,
and Deep Partner Stretching.
Circle Ceremony
The circle initiates the ceremonious joining of our yoga community with a flow
of integrated movements. Here we establish connection with those around us and cultivate
our openness to the divine. The circle ceremony sets the tone and theme for our journey together.
Asana Warm up
Asana warms the body and grounds us individually in preparation for partner work.
A mirrored partner asana flow helps to develop concentration, focus, and flexibility.
This is an opportunity to look outside ourselves and open our awareness to the common experience.
Partner Flow
Partner Flow is a creative sequence of mutually beneficial partner asanas and stretches.
Communication, self-acceptance and honesty are the roots of the partner experience.
Central to this practice are trust and compassion, the first two observances of Yoga.
When two become one, we become breath in motion
Inversions
"Only the person who risks is truly free."
Inversions turn our world upside down and bring out our childlike nature.
Inversions force us to summon our courage and let go of fear.
Spotting techniques develop deeper levels of trust,
building the foundation for acrobatic partner skills.
Flying
"Get the base stable before you fly."
Flying flows can range from gentle, massage-based stretches to more dynamic
balancing or acrobatic sequences. Therapeutic flying utilizes gravity to release and open the flyers'
spine while grounding and empowering the base. This is the nectar of AcroYoga, aka Anti-Gravitational
Spinal Elongation. The gentle kindness of Metta can be transmitted from the base to the flyer.
Thai Massage
"Humble yourself to receive before you can truly give."
Thai Massage is a healing art that combines massage and yoga asana with an emphasis
on "metta"- loving kindness. Once the flyer lands the role of giver and receiver shift.
The flyer can give back to the base the metta that was offered during the flying.
It cultivates the healing capacity of the giver and uses passive yoga stretches to open
energy lines in the receiver. It is a time to honor and express gratitude to our partners.