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•• 4th Edition, January 2008

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www.AcroYoga.org
info@acroyoga.org

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By Jason Nemer & Jenny Sauer-Klein
Copyright 2008 AeroYoga

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Photos by Tyler Blank, www.onebreatharts.com
Design by Lux Luvlore
Logo by Nicholas Rubin, www.nicholasrubin.net & Arianne Traverso, www.ariyoga.com

•• Additional Contributions by Carolyn Cohen

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Featured AcroYogis: Jason Nemer, Jenny Sauer-Klein, Carolyn Cohen, Tyler Blank, Eve Isbell

•• Printed Locally on Recycled Paper

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We dedicate this manual to all of the teachers who have passed on their wisdom, to the students
who have been our inspiration, to the practice that we are so passionate about, and to the power

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of love that unites us all .

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We offer deep heartfelt thanks to:

Dharma Mittra, Tom Monas, Kevin & Erin Maile O'Keefe, Nateshvar Ken Scott, Shiva Rea, Rusty Wells,

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Sianna Sherman and Sofia Diaz for their wisdom and inspiration.

prAna, for helping to make our touring "carbon neutral" by purchasing wind credits

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to offset our carbon emissions.

Our hometown crew in the Bay Area for keeping it real.

•• Our family, for unconditional love and support.

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Lux, our lay out guru, who has poured great love and countless hours into making
this manual into a tool that is clear, aesthetic, and true to our vision. We are forever grateful.

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All the AcroYoga teachers, who share our vision for this work and all the AcroYogis yet to be!

•• All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means - electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise - without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

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Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. T his book presents From practicing AcroYoga you may find yourself:
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many advanced postures and variations that should be used with
• Practicing compassionate communication skills
caution. It is your responsibility to know your own body and its
• Cultivating loving kindness (metta)
limitations and to choose or modify practices accordingly. •

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Taking more risks in your daily life
• Making new friends
To reduce the risk of injury, consult your doctor before performing
• Building community
this or any other exercise program. If you feel any pain, • Feeling centered

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discomfort or dizziness, do not continue. • Expanding the full spectrum of your being
• Enjoying life as play
The creators, participants and distributors of this book disclaim • Releasing fear

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any liability or loss in connection with the practices and advice • Embracing the unknown
herein. • Surpassing the limitations of the mind
• Communing with the divine
This practice is best done in partnership and community. While

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this manual is meant to support your learning, it is always
We wish �ou infinite blessings on �ourjourne�!
the best and safest option to study in person with a certified
AcroYoga teacher. We highly recommend you:

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• Always put safety first. It's not fun if someone gets hurt. l:)reathe and have fun!
• Use accurate self-assessment in attempting all skills in this book.
• If in doubt - use a spotter.

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