Beginner Aerial Yoga

The benefits of an aerial yoga practice are astounding! Suspended yoga strengthens core muscles and increases spinal and shoulder flexibility! Improves flexibility: Aerial yoga helps you to move more freely, with less effort, by counteracting gravity. Suspension in the air releases tension on the bones and muscles, increasing flexibility and deepening your practice. Aerial Yoga is a blend of yoga and aerial arts. It is a beautiful and freeing alternative to a yoga mat practice, although it is not necessary to have any yoga experience in order to participate in an aerial yoga class. Aerial yoga uses fabric in the form of a hammock as a “prop”. It will allow you to create a place of presence in the body, mind and spirit while enjoying the benefits of increased flexibility, strength and decompression of the spine and joints. You will experience traditional postures that are often difficult in a mat practice, but can be achieved during your aerial yoga practice.

Aerial Yoga

We believe you can fly! Aerial Yoga uses a soft fabric hammock to allow the student to get deeper into traditional yoga poses or assist with poses, such as inversions, that otherwise may take years to accomplish. The body is fully or partially supported to assist or gain strength in stabilizing muscles that normally would not be challenged as much. The core is deeply challenged allow the body to move in space. Deep tissue massage is one of the many benefits of the hanging poses in areas of the body that hold onto tension, such as hips & shoulders. Benefits of inversions in a pose like sacrum wrap, include traction & decompression of the spine & increased circulation to the brain. Students will learn to work with and feel gravity to discover a natural release, realign the body, and center the mind!

How to Prepare for an Aerial Yoga Class

• Beginner yogis are welcome!
• To ensure safety, please practice mindfulness - pay close attention to instructions and when in doubt - call out - we are here for your comfort and safety.
• Please arrive 10-15 minutes early in order to register and adjust your hammock height.
• Wear comfortable clothing; ideally long sleeve or cap sleeve shirts and long pants so as to avoid discomfort caused by the hammock rubbing against the skin. No zippers as they can harm the fabric.
• Please remove all jewelry and watches.
• Avoid using hand lotion, perfume or sunscreen prior to class.
• Trim you nails to avoid them from snagging the fabric.
• A yoga mat is optional but not required for this class.
• Most participants avoid a regular meal 1-2 hours before practice, but may opt for a light snack (fruit, protein bar, etc.) if necessary.
• Release any perceived fears you may have and be prepared to relax and realign!

LETS FLY!