title: Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to Strength, Flexibility, Training, and Injury Prevention
author:  Emily Scherb 
description: This book is a great resource for aerial instructors and students. Being able to visualize and pinpoint the specific muscles used in a skill will help demystify how aerial tricks work and how they affect the practitioners body.<br />Elsie Smith, cofounder of NECCA and Nimble Arts Aerial Teacher Trainings<br /><br />Ive noticed through the years Ive known Emily Scherb that in addition to being extraordinarily knowledgeable and generous, she is consistently curious, questing for a more complete model of human anatomy and movement.<i>Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts</i>is a compendium of information pertinent to your body and to circus. Though thorough and detailed, it reads like a page-turner. It is filled with arcane knowledge from the most forward-thinking in the sports medical community, and every page yields discoveries. Through her practice she has enabled countless circus artists to continue to do what they love. With this book, she extends the performing life of an entire community of professionals. Terry Crane, cofounder and artistic director of Acrobatic Conundrum<br /><br />This is the anatomy book for aerial weve all been waiting for!With clear explanations alongside expert photographs, all the aerial classics are demystified. Dr. Scherb covers everything from beginning hangs to advanced poses.Relate anatomy to your aerial practice with the help of the examples, including what not to do. Many injuries are going to be prevented by getting this book in the hands of every aerial student and teacher. Rebekah Leach, author of<i>The Aerial Dance Manual Series</i>and founder of Born to Fly Productions<br /><br />Scherb has a gift for explaining complex physical actions in ways that anyone can understand.This book belongs in the library of every aerial studio.Even if you think you understand functional anatomy, this book will help students execute those skills correctly and safely. Beverly Sobelman, founder and executive director, Versatile Arts, director of the American Circus Educators Safety Program
zlib_text: The Aerial Hoop Manual
  Volume 1
  A step-by-step reference guide for teachers 
  and students of any aerial lyra program
  Rebekah Leach
  with Julianna Hane
  Photography by Matthew Leach 
  and RED Creatives
  
  Disclaimer
     
   This manual is not intended for a layperson to pick up and start learning on their own. All use (and 
  misuse) of this manual is done so AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  Check with your healthcare professional before inverting and going into positions that cause pres-
  sure to certain places on the body. For example, those with heart conditions and/or inner ear issues 
  should not invert as it is a dangerous situation which can cause stroke, heart attack, dizzy spells, or 
  further injury, including death. As with any exercise program, there is always a risk of injury. Also, 
  working at any given height adds an increased risk of injury, including paralysis or death. 
  a Fair Warning
     
  While it is a hope that accidents are a fluke and never a trend, there has been an increased number 
  of injur