I got introduced to Aerial Yoga over two years ago by my friend and became addicted ever since. I’ve taken yoga classes before, however I always prefer to do regular vinyasa routine at home on my own, without the instructor. However, this type of yoga had changed the entire experience I was used to before. Aerial yoga usually is a simple vinyasa practice which involves silk hammocks. It is incredibly fun and does not require a lot of skill, just courage!
You start as a regular flow, and then incorporate the hammock as a floating support, for example when doing a plank, you put your feet through the loop and balance it. It helps the core muscles and adds complexity to the routine. Aerial yoga is also great for those who have back problems, since you can stretch your back and spine by swinging upside down while the hammock is holding your torso. The best part of the practice is that you can learn new “tricks” as you get more comfortable with the hammocks and the feel of being unbalanced and lifted up in the air.
This is me in the pictures 🙂 doing some fun stretching and swinging at the yoga studio in Gramercy, next to Union Square. The studio is called OM Factory and is my favorite one in New York. I had an incredible opportunity to volunteer at the studio and get free classes at the same time. It was an amazing chance for me to get better at my practice and have fun with an amazing crew. They offer a wide variety of Aerial and Acro yoga classes as well as Vinyasa and Ashtanga. OM Factory has two locations in New York and currently opened one more in Seoul. The classes are priced at between $17-$30 per session, depending on the type of class. Special pricing options available for packages.
There are other yoga studios in New York which offer Aerial yoga classes, such as AntiGravity Fitness and Holding Space, however OM Factory has the best pricing on classes and offer the widest selection of various yoga styles. If you haven’t yet tried the Aerial Yoga you should definitely give it a shot! It is the most fun way to do yoga practice and will definitely leave you hooked!
