Aerial Yoga

What is Aerial Yoga?

Aerial Yoga, also known as Anti-Gravity Yoga, is a modern yoga discipline that has been added to the suspended hammock or silk fabric supporting one while performing many traditional yoga poses. This new concept combines the basics of yoga, Pilates, and dance all into one practice.

How Does It Work?

Aerial Yoga involves a hammock tightly suspended from the ceiling, and one is able to use it to support various poses and stretches. The fabric will help one attain better ranges of motion, improving alignment and flexibility as a whole. Using the hammock shall allow one to benefit from accruable benefits from traditional yoga poses but with an added advantage of support and stability.

Aerial Yoga Benefits:

Greater Flexibility: The hammock supports the body to further stretches and hence enhances flexibility in general.
Improved Strength: Aerial Yoga engages one's core muscles and also enhances general strength using a hammock for support and resistance.
Increased Alignment: The fabric helps in maintaining proper alignment and form, hence decreasing the risks associated with injuries.
Stress Relief: Gentle swing and supported postures can help in the reduction of stress and discomfort. 
Fun and Engaging: Aerial Yoga is playful, and this playfulness is an addition to the fun of doing yoga for many.

Who Can Practice Aerial Yoga?

Aerial Yoga would work well for everyone, from beginners through advanced practitioners. Support from the hammock will help anyone new to yoga or with physical limitations. However, the following either with medical conditions or with injuries should consult a health professional prior to entering into Aerial Yoga.

Getting Started:

Most studios provide all the necessary equipment along with experienced instructors to help an individual work through various poses and techniques in the practice. Wear comfortable clothes in which you can move your body freely, and avoid a heavy meal before the session.