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  • A young boy flying in the superhero pose in a pink aerial yoga hammock, arms stretched out, in a bright kids' studio

    Aerial Yoga for Kids: Benefits, Safety and Easy Poses

    A parent’s guide to aerial yoga for kids: the real benefits, what age to start, how to set up a hammock safely at home, six kid-friendly poses and games, and how to…

    13 min read

  • An aerial yoga class in a bright studio, with four people in a supported inversion, legs wrapped in the hammocks and hands on their mats

    How to Become an Aerial Yoga Instructor

    The real path to teaching aerial yoga, from an aerial yoga teacher: a mat yoga foundation, aerial teacher training, first aid, insurance, rigging know-how and finding work.

    11 min read

  • Close-up of a person on a black yoga mat stepping forward into a lunge, hands on the floor

    Aerial Yoga vs. Regular Yoga: What’s the Difference?

    A yoga teacher who teaches both explains how aerial yoga differs from mat yoga: equipment, cost, strength, flexibility, safety, and who should start on the mat first.

    11 min read

  • Two people relaxing upside down, cocooned in magenta aerial yoga hammocks in a bright studio

    Aerial Yoga Weight Limit: How Much Weight Can a Hammock Hold?

    There is no single weight limit for aerial yoga. A yoga teacher explains working load limits, real ratings from makers, why studios set their own limits and how to check your own…

    12 min read

  • Three aerial yoga poses: an inversion in a doorway swing with hands in prayer, a seated straddle holding the hammock, and a side stretch in pink hammocks

    Yoga Swing Poses for Beginners

    Seven beginner poses for a yoga swing or trapeze with handles, with step-by-step cues, easier options and the mistakes an aerial yoga teacher sees most.

    14 min read

  • Woman in an aerial yoga hammock leaning back into a backbend with the fabric around her waist, black and white

    Aerial Yoga Stretches: A 20-Minute Routine for Beginners

    A follow-along 20-minute aerial yoga stretching routine for beginners: a floor warm-up, low-hammock stretches, an optional gentle inversion and a cool-down.

    16 min read

  • Aerialist hanging upside down in a wrapped pose on red aerial silks

    How to Rig Aerial Silks: Knots, Figure 8s and Fabric Bells

    How aerial silks are rigged, from the anchor point down, and the knots used to tie them onto a figure 8 or fabric bell.

    7 min read

  • A tan aerial yoga hammock hanging from two ceiling points in a bright, empty studio

    Aerial Yoga Equipment: What You Need to Practice at Home

    Everything you need for aerial yoga at home: hammock or swing, where to hang it, the rigging hardware, mats, clothing and extras, with a checklist and budget tiers from a yoga teacher.

    12 min read

  • sun salutations in aerial yoga

    Sun Salutations in Aerial Yoga

    Doing sun salutation yoga flow using a yoga hammock every morning can help you awaken your body, improve posture and alignment, and increase flexibility. With the support of the aerial hammock, you…

    4 min read

  • best aerial yoga books

    Best Aerial Yoga Books

    A good aerial yoga book won’t teach you to fly on its own. What it will do is remind you how a pose was set up, give you the cue you half-remember…

    12 min read

  • how to tie knots in aerial silks

    How to Tie Aerial Yoga Hammock Knots

    This article covers how to tie knots in an aerial yoga hammock. Aerial yoga hammocks are made from the same kind of soft fabric as aerial silks, but they’re rigged differently. Most…

    8 min read

  • aerial yoga retreats

    Aerial Yoga Retreats Around The World

    Are you looking to elevate your yoga practice and try something new and exciting? Look no further than booking your next vacation at one of these incredible aerial yoga retreats! Aerial yoga,…

    5 min read

  • Aerial yoga during your period

    Aerial Yoga During Your Period: What You Need To Know

    In this blog post, we’ll be discussing the benefits of aerial yoga during your period, as well as some tips and precautions to keep in mind. Can you do aerial yoga on…

    8 min read