Omni Gym Yoga Swing User manual

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OMNI GYM
Yoga Swing™, Spring Trapeze and Omni Stand Suspension System
Patent No.7255666
Instructions . Precautions . Disclaimer
CONGRATULATIONS on your new acquisition of one of our Omni Gym Yoga Swing™ suspension products. We are positive
that you will get as much enjoyment, training and sensori-motor re-patterning out of it as we have. You will soon be enjoying
hours of fun, toning, stretching, strengthening, aerial yoga, suspension training and self-treatment of back and neck pain.
Explore and experiment and come up with your own new postures and routines. You will find that the stronger and more
flexible you become using your yoga swing, the more positions you will naturally find your body moving in. The number of
movements, exercises and stretches available are unlimited – the only limitations lie within the strength, flexibility and
creativity of the practitioner. Tone Cardenas, owner of Omni Gym and inventor of the Yoga Swing, has been using his swing
for 15+ years now and continues to think of new exercises and uses every single day.
The best way to achieve rapid results on the swing is to simply relax and explore the flow of movements intuitively with your
body, not your head. Tune in and turn on. Tune in to the body and its subtler sensations and feelings, its innate guidance
mechanisms. Turn on your natural sensori-motor skills, your kinesthetic memory and awareness, your endorphin pleasure
centers.
DESCRIPTION: Omni Gym Yoga Swings are multi-purpose bodyweight training, therapeutic, inversion and yoga
apparatuses. The multiple handles and spring trapeze system are meant to make it easy to include many different types of
training into your routine. With this total-body trainer, experience strengthening, stretching, spinal traction, rehabilitation,
inversion therapy, neuro-muscular re-education and of course . . . FUN!
Your yoga swing may consist of a cushioned fabric sling and six independent handles adjustable at three different heights
(overhead, waist level and foot level). The built-in cushioning ensures comfortable spinal work and inversions. Your model
may also come with the 3-Spring Trapeze, our extension system that can be hung from the rafters in a house, a sturdy ceiling
mount, a tree branch, or the Omni Stand – our optional metal support frame. The gentle bounce created by the Spring Trapeze
provides a relaxing and pleasurable effect on the body and mind, while an optional swivel hook attachment will allow a playful
360 degree spin effect. Spread out the sling and it provides a unique and comfortable medium for seated meditation while
suspended off the ground. Hang the suspension hook points wide between two trees and you can create your own hammock
for relaxing and resting.

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Omni-directional maneuverability allows you to achieve an endless range of postures, movements, stretches and exercises.
Unlike linear exercise, exercise on the swing is multi-planar and your body will learn to move from all angles (vertical,
horizontal, prone, supine, side-lying, inverted or oblique). Exercises can be performed while completely suspended in the air
using the sling and/or handles, or partially suspended with one or parts of your body on the ground. Stretch and strengthen
every single muscle group and joint of the body, with emphasis on the core and spine, and achieve rapid results in balance,
strength, range of motion, flexibility, coordination and agility.
Your yoga swing is ideal for all levels, all ages and all stages of life. Children love it because “hanging out” comes naturally
to them, adults love the versatility and effectiveness in their workouts and seniors love the therapeutics. Enjoy this total-body
device for back and neck care, therapy, fitness and general well-being.
INTEGRATED LOOP HEIGHT ADJUSTERS & EXTRA HAND-HOLDS (Omni Swing & Omni Gym models): Don’t
short-change yourself by utilizing the swing at only one height. Explore all levels from a few inches off the floor to full vertical
inversion position. The sling and small handles can be adjusted to any height by hooking each side higher or lower on the 10
handhold loops integrated into the middle handles. Do this mindfully so as to not snag opening of hook onto the fabric as
you insert it securely ALL THE WAY THROUGH the fabric loop so that it cannot slip out during activities.
Figure 1 Hooking small handle onto handlehold loop
SPRINGS: Do not exceed the weight load capacity of the springs. The springs are rated at a weight limit of 125 pounds per
spring but we do not recommend using more than 275 total weight load. If you wish to use heavier weight loads than your
springs allow, disconnect the springs and use the swing without them. The fabric alone handles twice the weight load without
the springs.
FABRIC: Our swings are made of strong high-quality rayon or nylon. Take care to check all connections and the fabric before
each use for frays, cuts, tangles or anything which could cause accidents or unnecessary slips. Avoid wearing garments that
could cut or tear the fabric, including zippers, buttons, embellishments. Keep out of excessive sunlight and extreme weather to
prevent color fading and fabric deterioration.

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CUSHIONING (Omni Swing and Omni Gym models): Built-in cushioning in the sling and in the foot stirrups eliminates
the need to use an external cushion for comfort. If you feel you need more cushioning, experiment with different sizes and
styles of external cushions to achieve various effects – both inside the swing as well as on the floor as props for restorative
poses and other stretches.
INVERSION: Our swings afford a safe, effective and comfortable way to perform inversion therapy in various angles and
positions. Inversion places the lower body above the heart and helps to promote circulation, mobilize the vertebral joints and
to provide natural traction on the spinal column in order to relieve inter-vertebral pressure on nerve roots, thus relieving back
and neck pain.
Our swing design allows one to hang comfortably from the large hip joint instead of the weak ankle joint as other inversion
units would have you do. Your swing also provides the option of hanging either forward or backwards during inversion, plus
the freedom to flex, extend or rotate the trunk while inverted to further support complete stretching, strengthening and joint
mobilization of the spine.
Inversion is a natural state for human beings. During gestation, we were both inverted and bouncing gently with every step our
mother took. It is primal and pleasurable to re-connect with that ancient root feeling. If you are not used to being upside down,
gently acclimate your body to the position.
BACKWARDS INVERSION: The main thing to remember here to avoid sliding out of the fabric when you invert backwards,
is to hook the swing with your bent knees spread wide and wrap your thighs and ankles around the fabric (ie: bent knees wide
apart, feet close together as if sitting in butterfly on the floor). The swing should have full contact with the back side of
the hip (waist and rear), the inner front thigh and the outer ankle or calf. If you experience dizziness, headaches, high or
low blood pressure, etc. during inversion then the best approach is to slowly familiarize yourself to having your hips higher
than your head by starting out with pelvic traction (ie: supine with hips in sling a few inches off the floor while upper back and
shoulders rest on the floor). Gradually lift the swing in increments higher off the floor as your body tolerates and acclimates.
Consult your physician before attempting inversion and if you experience negative symptoms that don´t go away.
Figure 2 Backwards Inversion Swing Positioning
PRECAUTIONS: Those who suffer from eye diseases (eg. glaucoma, detached retina, conjunctivitis, etc.), high or very low
blood pressure, easy onset vertigo, recent head injury, middle ear infection, recent surgery (eyes, back or hips), sinusitis or
head cold, hiatial hernia, ventral hernia, disc hernia, acute degenerative disc disease, spinal nerve root inflammation, cerebral
sclerosis, a recent stroke, history of congestive heart failure, history of space-occupying brain lesion, propensity for fainting,

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those who use anti-coagulants, botox injections within 24 hours and pregnant women should consult a Physician before
attempting any inversions.
STANDING MANEUVERS (padded Yoga Swing models): When standing up in the footies, it is best to start with your
hands on the uppermost handles or pull-up bar and keep your feet close together initially; then slowly begin to move them apart
playfully in a walking or skiing fashion as your strength and balance allows. Do not switch your hands to lower handles until
you feel completely stable and confident.
HANGING INSTRUCTIONS: Your Yoga Swing comes set up and ready to hang from any ceiling beam, rafter, tree branch,
the Omni Stand or other strong support. With the Spring Trapeze, the sling is designed to hang at approximately waist level
from an 8 foot ceiling. To hang the Spring Trapeze you need one sturdy eyebolt of a minimum length of 6 inches long and
7/16 inch diameter. The EYEBOLT MUST BE CLOSE-LOOP and NOT OPEN-ENDED so that the springs cannot
bounce out. Vertically screw the eyebolt ALL the way in to the EYE in your ceiling beam or wooden rafter for greatest
support. MAKE SURE ALL THREE (3) SPRINGS ARE ATTACHED TO THE SWIVEL ABOVE & TO PULL-UP
BAR BELOW. You may choose to hang the device from three points approximately 6-10 inches apart rather than use the
standard single point suspension via the swivel hook; with this option you will lose the spin effect. If you prefer and have the
option to do so, you may loop a rope or chain over and around the ceiling beam or rafter to suspend your swing instead of
using eyebolts. Protect both the rope and the corners of the wooden beam by placing either leather, rubber or a thick soft cloth
between the rope and wood (even rounding the edges with a wood file if possible).
CARE AND WASHING: Your yoga swings are machine washable but we recommend using only front loading washers or
hand wash. Use gentle cycle, cold water, with plain detergent, no fabric softener or bleach. Lay your yoga swing flat to dry, do
not use a dryer. Do not lay out in long periods of sunlight or heat. Sun bleaching and deterioration may occur.
CAUTION - NEVER suspend your swing from any ceiling stud until you are ABSOLUTELY SURE it will support the weight.
Make sure your beam or rafter is strong enough to handle at least 400 lbs or more. DO NOT USE STANDARD 2X4 CEILING
SUPPORT RAFTERS. More often than not, the weakest point of your yoga swing setup is the structure you are hanging from.
Consult a professional if unsure that your beams are adequate. Always test the weight load of your set-up by hanging on it with
feet close to the floor before sitting or inverting. If your home or office has no ceiling support beam to hang your yoga swing
you may wish to purchase one of our support stands. Periodically check all hooks and connections for wear and tear. Hardwear
will wear at different rates due to many factors and changing your hardware every 4 or 5 years ensures a safe practice.
TESTIMONIALS & SUGGESTIONS: If the swing benefits you in any way please share it with a friend who could also
benefit! We love customer photo and video and we love to hear how the Omni Gym™ system has helped you. Send us your
testimony and be sure to claim a free gift, or discount for further purchases if you wish. If after experiencing your Yoga Swing
for a while, and you have ideas on how to improve it, we welcome all suggestions.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: The implied results and benefits are possible only through using your Omni Gym Yoga
Swing™ consciously, responsibly and intuitively. Results will vary from one individual to another depending on manner of
usage. It is impossible to guarantee specific outcomes. However, we want you to be 100% satisfied so if you are not, simply
return it within 30 days of purchase date and we will refund your purchase price (minus shipping, wear & tear, and soiling if
any). One year guarantee on all parts, other than rips/tears in the fabric not due to a manufacturing defect.

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DISCLAIMER
Please use this swing RESPONSIBLY.Remember, like any exercise or therapy device which hangs, swings, moves or allows
one to invert, you must take the normal precautions to prevent slipping or falling. Though your Yoga Swing is both fun and
safe when used correctly and particular to one´s limitations and level of skill, falling off as a result of inattentiveness, goofing
around or showing off on the swing on a hard floor without a sufficiently thick mat could potentially cause bruising, fractures,
sprains and severe injury. Please use with a mat to avoid possible injury and REMEMBER - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Omni Gym Yoga Swings™ are not intended to replace the skilled therapy, treatment or medications of your primary health
care provider but it may prove an invaluable adjunct to facilitate your healing process or exercise routine. If you have an acute
or chronic health problem that requires the interventions of a skilled health professional, consult them first before beginning
an exercise or stretching program on the Yoga Swing. Nothing stated in our website or other literature is intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The producers of the Yoga Swing™, Omni Gym™ and Omni-Swing, LLC and their
website(s) do not directly or indirectly practice medicine, nor dispense medical services as part of this product offering. Once
again, always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or
therapeutic exercise program, or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or medicine interactions. The
inversion therapy Omni Gym™ system is totally safe and effective if used properly, responsibly and with full awareness of
your personal limitations at all times. It will indeed change your life!
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY TO ONESELF OR DAMAGE
TO THE OMNI GYM SUSPENSION SYSTEM IF NOT ASSEMBLED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.
HANGING OUT FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS
OMNI-SWING, LLC
www.YogaSwings.com
(530) 332-YOGA
+1 (877)YOGA-GYM

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OMNI STAND ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble Circular Base on a Flat Surface: Consists of
6 curved segments (#5) and 3 T-Pole Connectors (#6). Insert the
curved poles into the T-Connectors via snap-lock push buttons,
using 1 male/male and 1 male/female pole between each T-Pole
Connector. If any joint seems difficult to connect try switching
pieces around. A rubber mallet may be necessary to connect joints.
2. Assemble Tripod: Consists of 9 pole segments
(#2,#3,#4) with 3 segments making up each vertical pole. These
pole segments are slightly less curved than the circular base poles.
NOTE: All middle pole segments (#3) have 2 male ends
(male/male). All other pole segments are male/female (#2, #4). The
bottom segment (#4) of the handlebar pole is distinguishable by 2
small 1”x2” square brackets, whereas the middle segment of the
handlebar pole has only one bracket. All pole segments have O-
rings welded to the outer side for use with exercise tone-bands and
other accessories.
STEPS: First insert and snap lock male end of upper segments (#2)
into the top Triplex Swivel Unit (#1). Insert the 3 middle pole
segments (#3) into female ends of upper segments. Lastly insert
female ends of bottom segments (#4) into the male middle pole
segments. You now have a fully assembled upper tripod.
3. Connect Tripod to Base: Insert the entire Tripod as a
unit into the Circular Base by placing the bottom of each pole
loosely onto the top of the T-pole connectors. Once all three poles are loosely in place, snap-lock each pole
down into the T-Pole Connectors. If using height adjust tubes, insert before snap locking tripod into base.
4. Insert LADDER BARS (#8) into the three square brackets (#9). You now have a fully assembled Omni Stand.
Important: All 3 handlebars must be on the same upright pole, with double brackets on bottom segment,or the
Omni Stand may not assemble correctly.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD (if ceiling is too low to lift and drop tripod into base):
If you cannot lift the tripod high enough to place it onto the base, try this method. Do not assemble the base.
Assemble only the vertical tripod (step 2). Once tripod is fully assembled, insert the Connector T´s into the
bottom of each pole (3 total). Lastly, slide the 6 base poles laterally into the T-Pole Connectors one at a time
(without lifting tripod). Your final assembly should resemble image above.
DISASSEMBLY: The key is to start from the loosest and easiest joint you can find. That is usually one of the
joints of the vertical poles (either pole joint #3/4 or pole/T joint #4/6). Releasing this joint first will free up the
pressure and tension in the rest of the stand. Release tripod completely from the base. Once tripod is released
from base, find loosest joint of the base and repeat until all poles are disconnected from each other. If the base
is still too tight to disengage easily, lift it up standing outside of the base, rest it on your thigh and push slightly
inward with your hip to relax the outward tension, then disengage the loosest joint. Assembly and disassembly
becomes easier the longer the stand is used as it “settles in.”
Figure 3 Omni Stand Assembly

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SPRING TRAPEZE ASSEMBLY
For safety please follow these instructions:
1. Lay out the trapeze bar, three (3) springs, six (6) carabineers, one (1) small U-
hook, one (1) large U-hook.
2. Attach carabineers to both ends of each springs. For the middle bottom
spring, you have three separate options: 1) carabineer
2) large U-hook 3) small U-hook . Use the large U-hook for persons over 135lbs.
Small U-hook or cariabineer is for lighter persons. DO NOT COMBINE. (Figure
2).
3. Attach all springs to the pull-up bar; if you use a U-Hook, make sure the U-
HOOK IS ATTACHED TO THE MIDDLE BOTTOM SPRING.
4. Attach the top end of all three springs to the swivel unit in your Omni
Stand, Ceiling Plate or other sturdy suspension means.
5. OPTIONAL SWIVEL UNIT ATTACHMENT: If your swing came with a Swivel
Unit, attach all three springs to the Swivel Unit (Figure 1), leaving the top hook
free to hang your yoga swing setup from a ceiling plate, eyebolt, rope or chain.
6. Lastly, attach the triangular trapeze cover with the tip of the triangle on top
as shown in the photo. Close the button snaps above the trapeze bar (not
around the bar) to secure in place (Figure 1). Enjoy!
OMNI STAND + SPRING TRAPEZE ASSEMBLY
With the Omni Stand it´s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Follow steps 1-3 in the instructions above.
2. Attach the three free hooks directly to the built-in swivel
ring at the top of the Omni Stand (pictured right).
3. Follow step 6 in the instructions above.
DO NOT use the Swivel Unit with Omni Stand. This will make your swing hang 7” lower than it
should. The Omni Stand provides a built-in swivel unit and you do not need to use yours. Your Swivel
Unit will come in hand during travel or when you are not able to use your Omni Stand.
Figure 1: Spring Trapeze
Assembled with Swivel Unit
Figure 3: Connecting to swivel unit
of Omni Stand
Figure 2: Carabineer, large
U-hook, small U-hook options

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OMNI SWING HOOK UP
Your Omni Swing may come with 8 carabineer hooks to be inserted as follows:
1. Insert one hook into the hemmed fabric tunnel located at each end of the 4x8 foot sling (ie.
the part you sit on) and thread hook all the way through fabric until you can carefully close
hook. Careful not to catch the fabric on hook ends. This uses a total of (2) hooks, one for each
end of the sling.
2. Insert and thread single hook into each of the hemmed tunnels of all six handles (two short,
two medium, two long). This uses a total of (6) hooks, one for each handle. Repeat this for the
Ab Straps if included in your order.
Your Omni Swing is now hooked up and ready to use!

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SWING SUSPENSION OPTIONS WITHOUT A STAND
Determine where and how you want to suspend your yoga swing, for example outdoors from a sturdy tree or indoors
from a strong ceiling beam no smaller than 4”x4” or 2”x8”. Please consult a professional to ensure your installation
option is safe and secure. Check ALL CONNECTIONS, ROPES, AND FABRIC for wear and tear daily. There are 5 ways to
hang your swing without a stand:
1) CEILING BEAM OR SIMILAR
Use our Ceiling/Wall Plate with the included four wood screws OR expansion bolts
for concrete. For concrete, brick or block you must use a hammer drill. If you
don´t know how to use one you should hire a professional. For a wood beam you
may also use hefty 7/16” eyebolts (if screwed vertically all the way in to the eye to
prevent snapping). If the beam is fully exposed you may wrap Daisy Chains or rope
around the beam. The Ceiling
*See Youtube Playlist “Yoga Swing Tutorials” to see how
2) TREE BRANCH
For precision in swing suspension and quick and easy height adjustment, use our All-Purpose Daisy Chains hung
around a strong tree branch. If branch is too high you may need more than one pair. Ropes are also optional in
place of Daisy Chains.
*See Youtube Playlist “Yoga Swing Tutorials” to see how
3) FROM DOOR
Your swing may come with knobbed All-Purpose Daisy Chains for hanging over the
top of a closed door, or they may be purchased separately. Place both Daisy Chains
over the door about hip width apart with knobs hanging just far enough over on
other side, close and lock the door. Pull down firmly on Daisy Chains to take out any
slack. Hang complete yoga swing, just the sling or just the straps at desired height.
*See Youtube Playlist “Yoga Swing Tutorials” to see how
4) FROM WALL
Use two (2) of our Ceiling/Wall Plates or two (2) 7/16” eyebolts approximately 7-8 feet
high on two adjacent vertical wood studs of any wall. Suspend your swing directly
onto the Ceiling Plate or eyebolts. To lower the sling for floor work, hook the sling on
lower loops of the middle handles (Omni Swing only) or onto two (2) Daisy Chains.
5) FOR TRAVEL
The ideal method for using your swing on the road is via our Daisy Chains. Use described as above over a door at a
hotel or a friend´s house, over a tree, or over a strong support anywhere permissible such as at the office, gym or
the park.
NOTE: If ceiling, beam or tree branch is taller than 8 feet high you will need a rope, chain or Daisy Chains to make up
for the extra height.
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Figure 4 Ceiling Plate, screws
Figure 5 knobbed Daisy Chains