Uplift Active Aerial Yoga Hammock Set Review

The Uplift Active Hammock (Low Stretch) Set is a classic aerial yoga hammock, one long, wide loop of fabric, sold as a kit with carabiners and daisy chains. Uplift Active is a US aerial equipment company that also makes rigs, silks, lyra and bungee gear, and this set is one of its most-reviewed products.

I’ve practiced aerial yoga since 2008 and taught it for years. Most students who set up at home want a hammock they can hang once and use straight away, with the hardware already sorted. That’s exactly what this set promises, so I’ve looked closely at the fabric, the ratings for each piece of hardware, and what you’ll still need.

Who the Uplift hammock set is for, and who it isn’t for

It suits you if you’re setting up aerial yoga at home for the first time, you want to follow typical aerial yoga classes and videos, and you’d like the carabiners and adjustable straps in one order. Low stretch is a good choice for beginners and lower ceilings, because the fabric keeps its height when you sit in it.

It isn’t for you if you’d rather have handles for inversions and strength work, in which case look at the Omni Gym Swing Pro. It also isn’t for anyone over 400 lb, or for anyone who plans to hang it from a single point on one daisy chain.

Uplift Active Hammock (Low Stretch) Set key specs

These come from Uplift Active’s own product page and FAQ.

• Fabric: nylon tricot, 40 denier
• Stretch: low
• Length: 4.4, 5.5, 6, 7 or 8 yards (about 4 to 7.3 m), chosen by ceiling height. Uplift calls the 5.5-yard (5 m) set its industry standard, for spaces up to 10 ft.
• Width: 2.4 to 2.8 m (up to about 9.2 ft). Solid colors are slightly wider than prints and ombres.
• User rating: rated for users up to 400 lb (181 kg)
• Fabric loads: safe load 200 kg (440 lb), breaking load 1,270 kg (2,800 lb). Uplift doesn’t state a safety factor. The two figures work out at a little over 6:1.
• Carabiners: two steel screw-lock carabiners, safe load 500 kg and breaking load 2,500 kg each
• Daisy chains: two nylon daisy chains, 3.5 ft (107 cm), safe load 190 lb (86 kg) and breaking load 1,900 lb per chain
• Also included: a digital pose guide, a knot-tying guide and online instructional videos
• Not included: ceiling mounts or a frame (sold separately). A fabric-only option is available if you already have hardware.
• Weight: about 5 lb (2.3 kg) with the rigging
• Colors: magenta, black, lake blue, lavender, white, dark purple, orange and red, plus hand-dyed ombres
• Care: machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with the hardware removed, hang or tumble dry cool, never iron
• Returns: 30-day return policy. The fabric is cut to order, with up to four days’ processing.

What’s good

A genuinely complete kit. Two locking carabiners and two adjustable daisy chains come in the box, so once you have a safe rigging point you can hang it the same day. The carabiners are screw-lock steel with published ratings, not unmarked clips. I’ve seen too many home set-ups with hardware-store carabiners that were never meant for people.

Low-stretch fabric for learning. Low stretch feels firm and predictable, keeps your hammock at the height you set it, and is kinder to lower ceilings. From teaching, I find beginners trust a fabric that doesn’t sink under them, and they relax into inversions sooner.

Sized to your space. Uplift gives a clear chart that matches fabric length to ceiling height, from under 8 ft to 14 ft. That’s more useful than a one-size hammock you then have to work around.

Easy care and lots of support material. It’s machine washable, and the set comes with a pose guide, knot-tying guide and videos.

What’s not so good

The daisy chains are the weakest link. Uplift rates each chain at a 190 lb (86 kg) safe load. In a two-point set-up your weight is shared between both chains, which is how aerial yoga hammocks are normally hung. Never hang the hammock from one point on a single chain. Movement, swinging and drops can push the load well above your body weight, so treat 190 lb per chain as a firm ceiling.

The load figures are a bit muddled. The page says the hammock is rated for users up to 400 lb, gives a 200 kg (440 lb) safe load in the specs, and the FAQ says hammocks are tested to hold 400 to 600 lb. None of that comes with a stated safety factor. Plan around the lowest number, 400 lb, and the 190 lb per daisy chain.

You still need a rigging point. Mounts and frames are extra, and Uplift says a licensed contractor or professional rigger must assess your space. Hooks and hardware do fail, which is why some consumer hammocks have been recalled.¹ Our guides to aerial rigging and ceiling hooks explain what to look for, and the best yoga trapeze stands are an option if you can’t drill.

How it compares

Here’s how it compares with two other current options.

• Firetoys 6m Aerial Yoga Hammock: 40 denier polyester, 2.8 m wide, medium-low stretch, with a 172 kg (379 lb) working load limit at a stated 7:1 safety factor. The clearer rating, but you only get O-rings, so the rigging costs extra.
• Omni Gym Swing Pro: a padded yoga swing with six handholds and padded footies, with a 300 lb user limit. Pick it for handled inversions rather than classic hammock work.

See our full guide to the best aerial yoga hammocks and swings for more, and the best aerial silks for beginners if you want to move on to silks.

How we assessed it

We haven’t tested this set side by side with others. I checked Uplift Active’s current product page, product data, FAQ and rigging advice, and confirmed every length and color was available. I focused on each published rating: fabric, carabiners and daisy chains. I listed what’s in the box and what isn’t, and judged it against years of rigging, checking and teaching on hammocks and frames. This review is independent. Some links are affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. No brand paid to be included.

Questions people ask

What length of Uplift hammock should I buy?

Go by your ceiling height. Uplift suggests 4.4 yards for ceilings under 8 ft, 5.5 yards for 8 to 10 ft, 6 yards for 10 ft, 7 yards for 12 ft and 8 yards for 14 ft. Longer fabric is harder to adjust, so if you’ll change the height often, choose 7 yards or less and add rigging for height.

How high should the hammock hang?

For most aerial yoga, at about hip height: low enough to fold forward over it, high enough that your head clears the floor when you invert. You change the height with the daisy chain loops, or with the knot if you bought the fabric. Our guide to installing a hammock at home goes through it step by step.

Can I use the Uplift hammock if I’m a beginner?

Yes, it’s a good first hammock. Start with seated and supported poses before you invert, and try our essential aerial yoga poses. Take a few classes if you can, because learning yoga without supervision has been linked to more injuries.²

Who should be careful with inversions?

Going upside down raises pressure in your head and eyes, so check with your doctor first if you have glaucoma, high or low blood pressure or heart disease.³ Spine conditions and balance problems may need modified poses.² If you’re pregnant, talk to your ob-gyn, because activities with a risk of falling are best avoided.⁴

Sources

1. US Consumer Product Safety Commission, “Grand Trunk Recalls Parachute Hammocks Due to Fall Hazard”, 2009. An ordinary hammock, not an aerial yoga product. ↩︎
2. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), “Yoga: Effectiveness and Safety”. This covers yoga in general, not aerial yoga. ↩︎
3. Cleveland Clinic, “Inversion Tables Might Flip the Script on Back Pain”, 2025. ↩︎
4. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), “Exercise During Pregnancy”, September 2024. ↩︎