What is aerial yoga?
Aerial yoga blends traditional yoga floor poses with the hammock. In a class, we do strength, conditioning, and stretch poses in a fabric loop, or hammock, no higher than three feet off the ground.
FAQ
What are the benefits of aerial yoga? Is it safe?
The hammocks that we use in aerial yoga are made of the same fabric used in Cirque du Soleil and Pink’s performances, but modified so that it is closer to the ground. The hammocks are safety-rated to hold up to 2000 lbs, ensuring that all students can practice safely. The […]
I have a medical condition, or might be pregnant. Is it safe for me to come to class?
If you are less than one year out from surgery, especially spinal surgery, we ask you to wait. As with any injury, get your doctor’s approval before beginning an exercise routine. Let your doctor know aerial yoga involves inverting and sometimes the fabric wraps tightly around the body. If you […]
I am overweight. Is the hammock safe for me?
The hammock is rated to hold 2,000 pounds. If you are comfortable moving your body in a snug hammock, please come. Aerial yoga is for every body and we welcome all shapes and sizes.
Do I need to be an experienced aerialist or flexible yogi to come to class?
Not at all! We all started somewhere! Chances are you won’t be the only beginner in class. We are able to modify moves to fit your fitness and flexibility level. “Do not compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.”
What should I wear?
Leave all your jewelry at home and your silenced cell phones in your purse or gym bag. Wear a shirt that covers your underarms. Tight or loose capri yoga pants are best. Shorts are not recommended.
Will you do a workshop at my studio?
Absolutely! If you have space you believe has adequate rig points, contact us for a free rigging consultation!