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. You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman CarelMentioned in this episode:Templar and Dr. ShefaliInterested in joining us for our two next fabulous events? A musical night at the Templar home in Portugal on the 21st of September, and a 3 day retreat to deepen your family connection with the amazing Dr. Shefali from the 30th of October.Templar and Shefali