10 most important things you need to know before trying Aerial yoga
"Aerial yoga -the
antigravity work out " , might look very scary to see , but its more
than a physical game.. its a mind game indeed. Here , I am listing the most
important facts about aerial yoga that you should know.
1. In an aerial yoga class, you'll do
variations on typical yoga poses using a fabric hammock. You'll be going upside
down, but you'll stay close to the floor while the hammock supports your body
weight. Its an excellent workout for people who already do Yoga for deepening
your stretches.
2. You don't need to have a particular
body type Their is room for every body, every age,
every creative soul who just doesn’t feel like being bound by gravity "
and you will love that antigravity feeling when you get used to it. If
you're hesitant because you're not sure you'll have the strength or stamina to
keep up, look for studios that offer beginner-friendly aerial courses.
3. Aerial can be
accessible and adapted to people with different abilities.
People who use wheelchairs,
have had amputations, or have other mobility limitations are learning,
teaching, and performing aerial yoga arts all over the world.
4. You don't need a ton
of upper body strength to start
Coming into your first aerial class with a
high level of upper body strength can certainly help you progress faster. But
if you feel you dont have that strength, don't worry. Let your body
guide you into it and trust the fabric to support you through the journey.You
will soon develop those serious muscles.
5.You are going to work out that core!
"Just hanging from the
bar in a properly engaged position involves finger flexors, the rotator cuff,
scapular stabilizers, abdominal, and glute recruitment to connect and stabilize
the whole body. When you add in climbing or turning upside down, you still need
to maintain that core engagement. You're going to be working hard!" Even a
15-20 mins workout is going to feel like an you have been pushed hard.
6. You don't need to be
flexible
Full splits look pretty, but you 100% do not
need to have them to come to aerial class. If you can't touch your
toes or do a backbend, you can still do aerial. It's all about starting
where you are and working toward where you want to be.
That said, regular yoga practice is a good
complement to aerial classes if you want to improve your flexibility and
stretching .
7.Find a qualified teacher who practices
proper safety measures
Like any kind of exercise, aerial comes with
risks, including paralysis and even death. So it's incredibly important to make
sure you work with an aerial teacher who knows how to keep you safe.
8.
Expect to learn a few basics in your first class and stay pretty close to the
floor
Don't feel bad if you
don't go much further than that on your first day. A good teacher will make
sure you've mastered the necessary beginner skills before moving on. Your
instructor should also listen to you and respect your limits, rather than
pushing you to do things you don't feel safe doing.
Typically you'll
start with some kind of warm-up and then goto foundational skills, like
gripping the fabric or climbing up etc.
9.Be ready for some
mental challenges along with the physical ones.
Even if you are not painfully afraid of
heights, this picture probably scares you a little. Or a lot. May not be on day
1, but if you continue with aerial, you'll eventually get to something that
feels very scary to you. And you'll have to decide whether or not you think you
can do it.At that time, do listen to your body .
10. Expect to be sore the day after your
first class
Even if you work out regularly, aerial
classes work muscles most of us don't use every day. Your forearms will
ache. Your abs will ache. Your hands will ache. You get the picture. But you
will get used to loving it!.. the pain and the sculpting.
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