Flying into Wellness: The Transformative Power of Aerial Yoga
Flying into Wellness: The Transformative Power of Aerial Yoga Few wellness practices offer the balance of strength, flexibility, and peace that aerial yoga does. Also known as anti-gravity yoga, aerial yoga takes traditional yoga practices and yoga into the third dimension, allowing yogis to stretch, balance, and flow suspended in a silk hammock. This practice is a unique combination of physical challenge and mental calm, allowing a different perspective on movement and mindfulness. The Origins of Aerial Yoga Aerial yoga is a modern evolution of traditional yoga that includes a combination of other disciplines, specifically acrobatics and the aerial arts. The early 2000s was the starting point of the incorporation of the hammock as a prop to aid yoga. This innovation in yoga allowed one to shift into poses that would be difficult or nearly impossible to do on the mat. The silk hammock yoga is still in use today, and the practitioners of aerial yoga enjoy the freedom and liberation the...