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Ottavio Gesmundo RYT
Ottavio Gesmundo Quick Facts
Main Areas: Yoga, Martial Arts, Stage Combat, Stunt/Acrobatic/Dance Choreography, DirectionBest Sellers: Dragon Vinyasa Levels 1&2 DVD
Career Focus: Dragon Vinyasa/Ashtanga Yoga instruction
Affiliation: Yoga Alliance, Actors Equity Association,
Ottavio Gesmundo is co creator & founder of the Dragon Vinyasa system, which combines the ancient techniques of Ashtanga Yoga with Kempo and Tai Chi Mixed Martial Arts. Ottavio is a certified and registered teacher (RYT) who posses over two decades of experience instructing hundreds of individuals through several forms of movement.
Ottavio was born and raised in the world of entertainment and hails from over six generations of circus performers. He has created acrobatic and fighting stunts for numerous live shows and was the critically acclaimed Stunt Director & Choreographer for the National Tour of “Spider-Man Live,” which enjoyed sold out performances at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Ottavio has worked as a professional dancer & stuntman for over twenty years, and was an original cast member and fight captain for the musical “Saturday Night Fever” on Broadway as well as for the First International Company of “Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida” in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (where he studied Shorinjikempo martial arts extensively with Master Mike Brenkman Senior)
DragonVinyasa was born out of necessity to stay well-balanced, calm & focused for the death defying Crossbow Tango performance. In this highly skilled & extremely dangerous routine Ottavio and his wife, Naomi, demonstrate the ultimate in trust and focus as they shoot cigarettes out of mouth, playing cards out of hand and hearts just inches above each other’s head!
Other Programs & Highlights
Dragon Vinyasa DVD Levels 1 & 2 is a fully integrated exercise system that combines the ancient techniques of Ashtanga Yoga with Kempo and Tai Chi Mixed Martial Arts. This dynamic body/mind workout is designed to improve strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, breathcontrol, focus and increase energy. Through the flowing synchronization of breath and movement toxins will be released and stress decreased from both themind and body. Dragon Vinyasa is a fun way to build lean, strong and flexible muscles while at the same time learning basic self-defense.
"DragonVinyasa is a perfect blend of the spinal alignment benefits of yoga, and thebody awareness and strengthening of the martial arts."
-RandalR. Peoples, MD Board Certified Neurological Surgeon
DVDFeatures:
· 2 Disc Set With Over2 Hours of Content
· 53 Minute ProgramWith Chapter Index (Disc 2)
· 56 Minute In DepthTutorial With Chapter Index
· Stunt/Origin Reel
· InstructorBiographies
· Springs PreserveLocation Video
· Introduction/Set UpGuide
Dragon Vinyasa Levels 1 & 2 are combined, which provide beginners with modifications and steps to grow into the practice, in addition to advanced poses and forms for the seasoned practitioner. The instruction is easy to follow and prior experience in yoga or martial arts is not required. The DVD isavailable online at www.amazon.com, www.dragonvinyasa.com, and select Barnes & Noble, lululemon athletica stores and at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nevada.
About Ottavio & Naomi: Ottavio Gesmundo and Naomi Brenkman Gesmundo are certified and registered teachers (RYT) who posses over three decades of experience instructing hundreds of individuals through several forms of movement. Shortly after becoming certified yoga instructors, Ottavio and Naomi created the Dragon Vinyasa system, which was born out of necessity to stay well-balanced, calm & focused for their death defying Crossbow Tango performance. In this highly skilled & extremely dangerous routine they demonstrate the ultimate in trust and focus as they shoot cigarettes out of mouth, playing cards out of hand and hearts just inches above each other’s head!
Ottavio was born and raised in theworld of entertainment and hails from over six generations of circusperformers. He has created acrobatic and fighting stunts for numerous live showsand was the critically acclaimed Stunt Director & Choreographer for the National Tour of “Spider-Man Live,” which enjoyed sold out performances at Radio City Music Hall. Ottavio has worked as a professional dancer & stuntman for over twenty years, and was an original cast member and fight captain for the musical “Saturday Night Fever” on Broadway as well as for the First International Company of “Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida” in Amsterdam (where he studied Shorinjikempo martial arts extensively with Master Mike Brenkman Senior).
Naomi was born in Utrecht, Holland, where she began her Shorinjikempo martial artstraining at the age of 4. By age 6 she focused on dance and later attended the Royal Academy of Ballet in Amsterdam “Scapino Dansamademie” and then graduated from the Academy of Dance in Rotterdam “Rotterdam Dansacademie” with a Teachers Degree in Classical Ballet & Folkloristic Dance with additional specialties in Contemporary, Jazz, Flamenco, Character Dance & Choreography. Naomi has enjoyed an extensive performing career throughout Europe, Canada and the United States. She was resident Choreographer, Dance Captain & Swing for the musical “Miss Saigon,” as well as Dance Captain & Swing for the First International Company of “Elton John& Tim Rice’s Aida” in Holland. She was an original member of the hit recording group “Alice DeeJay,” and was the Associate Fight Director, and Swing for The National Tour of “Spider-ManLive!”
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Ottavio Gesmundo
Inhale Life - Exhale Peace
Dragon Vinyasa
Our mission statement is simple - To bring balance, strength and focus into life everyday and to empower people with tools to release stress from the mind and from the body through the synchronization of breath and movement.
Getting Started With Ottavio Gesmundo
We are very interested in bringing our Dragon Vinyasa workshop to cities around the world. Please visit our website www.dragonvinyasa.com to learn more about this fun approach to fitness.
