Episode 34

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2nd Aug 2023

Elevating joy : the AcroYoga journey

Today is an interview with Jason Nemer, the co-founder of AcroYoga, a practice that combines acrobatics, yoga and therapeutics. Jason was a champion acrobat. By the age of 16, Jason had won silver and bronze medals at the World Championships of Sports Acrobatics, and at 21, he realized his dream of performing at the Olympic Games. Today we’ll discuss this practice which has gained worldwide recognition, with celebrity clients and companies such as Google.

Jason Nemer is the author of the book : Move Connect Play: The Art & Science of AcroYoga

[2:58] The importance of fun for Jason Nemer, who started as a gymnast and then moved to acrobatics because it was more fun

[4:35] What is AcroYoga for Jason?

[6:58] Jason Nemer's experience in yoga.

[8:38] Jason's relationship with spirituality, and how he met Jenny, the co-founder of Acroyoga.

[12:36] Making a business out of the new practice.

[15:43] Does AcroYoga have the spirituality of yoga?

[17:11] Who are the AcroYoga teachers?

[20:31] Should we take things less seriously in sports? Is ego your amigo?

[23:23] Which music would accompany the practice best?

[24:50] Language can be an obstacle to connexion, so we need to trust our bodies.

[29:58] What about the risks of injuries?

[32:58] Let's go back to the therapeutics parts of Acroyoga

[34:00] How has Jason changed along the way?

[37:00] Harvest of The Day : what is the one thing that gives hope to Jason Nemer?

Next week, we will release a 5 minutes episode with Anita Frauwallner. She is a gut specialist and explained the importance of the macrobiota during season 5 of Harvest Series.

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Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

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