Aerial Yoga Tips (What I wish I knew before I started)

Aerial yoga tips for anyone interested in starting their own practice watch this first! Aerial yoga, anti gravity yoga, hammock, yoga body call is what you will here are some need to know tips for success! I look forward to flowing with the aerial community with some basic flow classes. I hope you enjoy! 💜
~ Namaste ~
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[@theartfulcorner961]

OMG thank you for this video. I had a try in a beginner class and every figure was so painful. All the other beginners seemed to fly, but I felt like "wtf, why does the skin hurts so much? " So I stopped and didn't come back, but I couldn't forget and want to start a new try. And now I know the pain goes away. I just have to stick to it, thanks to you.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

It's insane isn't it! I looked around and everyone was just blissfully floating 😂. Yes it does get better. It takes about 3 weeks for your body to stop reacting. It's like the pain sensors calm down but you've got to visit those poses a few in that time frame. Everyone of my aerial apparatuses hurt but I just was so in love with the practice I would go back for more. Even with lockdown and having to get back into it after a break... ouch! 😆 All over again!

[@theartfulcorner961]

@@YogawithAliBeale I did pole before, and yeah, I know the pole kisses. 😵 but Aerial yoga surprised me. But tomorrow I will give it a new try and this time I will stay.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

@@theartfulcorner961 Do you have a hammock at home? There's a beginners flow on the channel that's "tolerable" and get your skin ready.

[@theartfulcorner961]

@@YogawithAliBeale yes I have. You have a new subscriber. 😉

[@YogawithAliBeale]

@@theartfulcorner961 You'll have something new this week I'm working on the edits now. Much love for this community! 💗

[@tubeyrich]

Thank you so much for this! I did my first aerial silk class today and the 'pinch factor' was truly high up there, especially for my fingers. Your calm video has inspired me to continue with it and grow into it. Especially what you said about your journey towards the end. 🙏🙂

[@homesbypatford6944]

Thank you for posting. I have been playing with silks off and on for a while and you are correct. The pressure of the silks can hurt a bit and you do get used to it. I was frightened about embarrassing myself with my poor upper strength so I hung up a nylon strap and just pulled on it a bit and also worked on my planks for 2 or 3 weeks. My upper strength was actually ok. What surprised me was that my core was a bit sore the next day.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Thank you for sharing! Yes I know it's so surprising it doesn't look like a core workout but it works everything. It is a little intimidating to even try it but I always feel so amazing after. I used to take a class every week with my mentor who certified me as a treat and it was my favorite part of the week.

[@tammysmith4753]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Thanks Tammy it's really such a fun practice once you get over the pinch factor! I'll be publishing a brand new class tomorrow morning if you want to see what a sample flow look like!

[@JessicaHicks]

This was super helpful. Can’t wait to try my first class!

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Let me know how it goes! I hope you have classes to pick form locally. There is only in a few locations that's why I started teaching it. I loved it 💗🤗

[@AliceH96]

One thing I learned the hard way is to ***NOT EAT SOUP*** before going to a yoga class. Another thing that isnt really told about online is an IUD can be painful when leaning over the hammock! I switched out and suddenly there was no issue with me leaning over the hammock anymore.

[@kylabeauchamp]

Thanks for the tips! Really great info 😃

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Let me know if you have any questions if you end up getting started! I'll also will keep adding new aerial content regularly!

[@artistevivien]

I am taking my first class in a week. So excited!

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I love it! Wear tight pants it helps!!!!! Hopefully it is a fun experience. I'm telling you I walked out not sure if I liked it and within a couple hours I already couldn't wait for the next week to hurry up and get here to go back.

[@angelassocalledlife1747]

How was it? 😃

[@ndiamond3405]

Great info! Thank you!💙

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Thank you! Happy to share and spread awareness it's great for all ages!

[@frankieroberson3398]

Thank you...millions 💘

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Welcome! I'm glad you found this... I've got something new ready to go for this weekend! 🥰

[@4207SumiB]

I have been looking for something to add to my fitness routines. I was more concerned about the inversion since I haven't been upside down in years. I started taking sharbari classes and hope I can find an aerial hammock class that will help me as well. This was a great video.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I hope you can find a class locally. I know it's not ideal for everyone to have a set up in their home. It truly is something you can love or hate. But those who love it... LOVE IT!

[@marieanyez5579]

Very helpful! Thank you so much.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I hope you get to try a class for yourself!!

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thank you, great tips ♥

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Thanks! It's an amazing way to practice slightly addicting 😃.

[@ayotunzy]

Thank you so much for the tips. I start my 1st Aerial Yoga class tomorrow. This video couldn't be more useful 😁.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I hope you enjoy it! I am always a lil afraid to try new things. But for me and the aerial world boom 💥 obsessed in pole and hammock.

[@ayotunzy]

@Yoga with Ali Beale Thank you so much 😁. I'm also afraid to start new things, but I'm going to use this class as a boost. Hopefully, i'll be able to build my strength so I can also start pole classes too.

[@amandabudz5935]

Very useful thank you!

[@YogawithAliBeale]

You're welcome 🥰 I'll be releasing a new tutorial Sunday.

[@jenelle152]

This was excellent and so helpful

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I hope you can find a local class. If you ever have the opportunity to hang one at home the channel has got you covered! Lots of follow along flows for everyone.

[@catgill9536]

Thank you so much Ali, your info is so helpful😘

[@YogawithAliBeale]

You're welcome. I can say it has really kept me young I love it! Brows the class playlist so you can see what a practice looks like.

[@catgill9536]

@@YogawithAliBeale you are still young Ali and so as your body. I’m new although old (53 nearly), yes thanks I’ll browse thru all your practices, I’m about to practice now 👍💪cheers xx

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Wonderful! I was just saying this morning in class this isn't about being in a circus (even though we CAN go there) it's about using the fabric and gravity to deepen out work in our body with traction. Glad you are here! 🙃

[@catgill9536]

@@YogawithAliBeale I really enjoyed my practice earlier, hopefully soon convert my husband 🙃 too, namaste Ali

[@tubeyrich]

Love this, thank you! I'd torn the ligament of my right ankle twice, last around 12 years back (and the first time 5 years before that). Plus I'm flat-footed. Standing on the 'foot lock' on the silk really hurt my right foot (today was my first silks class). Please suggest any conditioning and/or strengthening exercises for this? 🙏💚

[@YogawithAliBeale]

OMG the first time a got into a foot lock I felt like there was no way that safe. The pain was so intense. FOR ME the foot lock pain subsided to mild/tolerable after the 3rd week. So hopefully for you it will be the same for you even if with the old injury. Pay attention on ankle strength does the injured one feel like it needs to be strengthened? For conditioning... do you have a hammock at home or just at a studio? Some of the things you can do a home which will be essential is train lower abdominals. I've got one video on it and made it to help me get into my aerial invert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4KZg3WOi9Snmrc

[@Treetop4045]

Awesome tips! I have a yoga swing and stand but have been just staring at it 🤣 I’m going to start this weekend for sure!!

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Awesome! I think it takes a little while then one day boom you might catch the aerial bug 😆. I've got tutorials and follow along videos all lined up in my playlist. A brand new one ready for tomorrow that you can probably work up to in no time!! Let me know if you have any questions on anything.

[@Treetop4045]

Sweet. I’ll check them out since I’m now subscribed:) Any tips for those with extra weight around the stomach would be appreciated. I feel like a clumsy mess :)

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I can't speak for everyone but many of us feel a little extra in lockdown! Wear tight pants that will help. Don't get frustrated if it's pitchy just come back to it and before you know it you will not even really feel it. We all feel clumsy in the beginning you should see me in my silks STILL I'm all over the place!

[@melenahoward]

You have a soothing voice.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Thank you I never thought of my voice as soothing but students have said that! I'll take it🌺

[@mayawaycaster5585]

Thank you so much for this! Now I know more vocabulary and more about both silks/yoga trapeze. I have the yoga body trapeze and would like to know if it’s even possible to wind up/down in it? Or should I buy a silk for that?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Hi Maya good question. Ya know since I have both I haven't tried a windup in the trapeze. I have seen a single one done but I'd expect some serious pinch. So I don't think you could get any serious winding or drops. Also depends on your set up too, I can't even really get more than one in my hammock from my height and ceiling. Try the single and see if it's tolerable. I do enjoy both for different reasons so just think about where you want to take your aerial journey. I had to try it all and find my favorites!

[@milena_z_whales]

Hi Ali! Thank you for the video! May I ask what length of silk do you recommend? I have just purchased a yoga hammock with straps, not silk. I like it, and I have used the same equipment at a studio for 2 weeks, I totally get the difference in the width. I will definitely want to work on the more expressive forms of aerial yoga 😊.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Hi Milena! Sooooo most of the hammock silks will come in a set you will get all the equipment together. The fabric is usually Nylon Tricot with medium stretch. Depending on the ceiling height you will pick from 4 - 5 meters. That's like 13-16 feet and they are also 9 feet wide! I'm glad you you have a local class there are far and few between here. Enjoy the journey it's slightly addicting!!! 🤗🥰 Let me know if you are struggling with anything. I use uplift active for my gear cause they have beautiful prints to pick from. If you have the equipment to hanging you should also be able to just buy the fabric. I'll link it below. upliftactive.com?aff=155

[@kaylamarie2703]

Thank you for sharing! Can you share where you got your strap and any supplies I need to get started?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Hello Kayla! Welcome to the aerial world 🤗 Two main things you will need is your hammock kit and where you are going to hang it. For example a rig or have someone help you hang is safely through the ceiling (speak with a contractor/engineer). I got a entry level rig on amazon I use outside or indoors just on a lower height. For your fabric you can get your kit from uplift active and pick out a beautiful silk pattern. It should come with all the other essential items you need. I'll put all the links below. The channel will have all follow along videos for you to get started! Let me know how it's going and if you need help picking the right classes to get started. 🌺💪🥰 Uplift active aerial yoga kits: upliftactive.com?aff=155 Aerial yoga rig: amzn.to/3AaoE6b

[@consciousmind8]

Thank you! Want to buy my first aerial yoga swing so I can start that ✨ I am thinking of buying one with the handles, but what is the difference really 🙏🏻?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I'll be publishing a handles workout Friday so you can take a peak at that when it comes out. I'll be adding a trapeze playlist for the channel. I like them both.... I started with the trapeze then got certified with the silk hammock. I think of the silk fabric as the option to do more aerial dance/arts or tricks. The trapeze gives me more ability to do toning stuff and hurts slightly less. They both are comparable in the stretching yoga department. It's next level stretching!

[@hilarious3327]

Appreciated x

[@YogawithAliBeale]

My pleasure! If you try it I hope it's a fit for you. 🤗

[@POMNI_GAY]

Ali I do a little too I wish I had with thosexoxo bye I watch his channel later

[@carrybaustert4182]

Great tutorial, also I MUST have one of those tops! Where can I get one?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I just looked up the website for you. This was from an amazing aerial pole dancer who trademarked her floor work. It's truly memorizing. I didn't see an appeal on there but she used to have clothing and knee pads. Look up Marlow Fisken and be prepared to fall in love. She's got some basic floor sequences on KZbin for you!

[@myflexiblefitness]

Ali, Do you have any recommendations for purchasing the silk hammock through Amazon?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Soooo my first silk was from amazon and there was nothing wrong with it. The quality seemed fine. But since I have started using Uplift active for everything. Silk and gear. They have so many beautiful prints you can really find one that fits your personality. Also if you already have some of the stuff you can order just the fabric itself. In any hammock video I add an affiliate link to the site I'll add it below. Look at all the colors. 💜💗🤍 upliftactive.com?aff=155

[@mito5030]

Helloo Your video was really helpful thank you, I had a question; how to prevent silk burns??

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Silk burn ouch! I've done it a few times but I get it more when I do silks with the two open ends not so much the hammock. One think you can try is that firm grip I mentioned this will make you tacky. It was essential when I was in silks class. I really couldn't even climb without it. I use it on my legs in pole as well. There are other products like chalk but that's my favorite. Also the more you practice the stronger your grip strength and then you will be unstoppable. 🤗

[@mito5030]

@@YogawithAliBeale thank youuu

[@maureenlebrecht4466]

My instructor says that it’s not good for the frame of your home to have a hammock put in the trusses or a weigh baring beam on the main floor if it’s wood, how did you go about installing the hammock on a general living floor ceiling? Did you talk to anybody about that first? Thanks! We plan on trying to put ours in the basement in a metal main weight bearing beam.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

That sounds like would be a good spot for you. I did have a contractor here. It's reinforced up there as well so it's not being supported fully by the trusses. I would much rather use my rig but it's a bit of a handful to get up and down and I use the room daily for zoom yoga or pole. I say next house I know my requirements and higher ceilings is on the list! I hope to get some outdoor videos once it's warm again.

[@CountryBabeSuzieQ]

What are the differences between hammocks and the aerial silks?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Good question is does get confusing especially cause they usually both use the same kind of fabric. Hammock is with 2 rigging pints like mine in the video to create that horseshoe. Silk is 1 point and has two open ends and a much longer material. So silks is hung in the middle of the fabric and you have lose ends. I have done both and silks it literally the hardest thing I have done. Enjoyable but soooooo hard! I also feel sale doing hammock at home and teaching it in videos as with silks I never practice without an instructor present. It's vey possible to get stuck in a wrap or fall in my opinion.

[@NurseJhonna]

I have one mounted in my house. My house came with the installation! I know nothing about yoga but want to try this! Where do I start? Do I have to know floor yoga first ?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Yay Welcome! I would suggest always low flows and I'll post my very first hammock video for all levels. Hang out on the playlist or tutorials playlist. I tried to give you a class like experience in my flows. Start with these two.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpqWnZ1pipiohNk kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYqxpoqFmNh3i9U

[@HarryMcchesney-hs6bm]

really good ..just got my gear ..i wonder how it goes

[@YogawithAliBeale]

There's lots of videos for your test run! 🤞🤞🤞

[@HarryMcchesney-hs6bm]

i bought the swingset frame for shibari suspensions ..the price was reasonable and the silks came with it ...i got interested in the silks i could do something like shibari of having the model do some silk acrobatics ..then some shibari like binding then release ...theme of butterfly emerging from cacoon ...cheap set came without swivels and figure 8s ...by the time get them now i have new diagnosis of ADHD ...therapy ..i caught a mild cold ...i have therapists directive to do yoga ..shes unimpressed by silks but i think it can be therapeutic ...ive got the additional tasks of regular yoga which i had started pretreatment ...i was touched and motivated by your reply ..i hope i can send a success story ..i know from teaching ..what satisfies teachers is successful students ..thats why you posted the tutorial ...the tips were awesome ...especially piercings ...my beautiful wife ..i want happy results ...thank you so much ...tears lof joy harry

[@ArtArt-xh5oq]

I plan on buying my FIRST.., (Aerial Yoga strap Swing) Doorframe Strap This will be my FIRST time trying out Aerial Yoga of Acrobatic’s Art!!😊😁😮 I am REALLY excited!! Any tips or advice on how I should prepare & get started into this style of yoga?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Sooooo exciting! The thing I wasn't ready for when I started coming from a yoga background was how much upper body strength I needed. It took me some to get over that hump. Enjoy the process and discovering all the things you can do. I've got a few tutorials on the channel and a flow class you can try. I will be adding more in the weeks to come. Find your strengths and weaknesses, mine was strength but yours might be flexibility. Then you will know what you need to work on. We need both for aerial arts!!!! Let me know how it's going when you get started.

[@ArtArt-xh5oq]

Thank you!😊❤️🧘 What poses should I start out with FIRST, before learning to go upside down and other aerial arts poses?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I don't think there is one specifically but just getting comfortable with the fabric, grip strength, the pinch factor! I would try the flow I just posted and the basic inversion video that would be a great start! You can go upside down relatively quickly I just would work up to staying there for longer periods of time. Basic Inversion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2K5gXqKmpipjc0 Flow Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYqxpoqFmNh3i9U

[@desertflower4627]

Thanks for your vids. How far apart do you place your anchor points? Ive read anywhere from 16inches to 24 inches to 32inches...any advice please?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Hi! My rigging points here are way too far apart. I've since fixed it. But when it was originally hung I wasn't home and the person just guessed without asking 🤪 I was taught to go around the with of your shoulders. But I think going for 16 - 24 inches is a good reference. No more than that. The joists in the ceiling are like 18 inches so if it's in a ceiling that's a good estimate.

[@desertflower4627]

@@YogawithAliBeale thanks for your reply, that's really helpful ❤️

[@desertflower4627]

I will be watching my installer like a hawk 😉 lol

[@LillyU333]

How much room do you have over there where you installed your hammock?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Hi Lilly.... unfortunately I'm working with just a standard 8 foot ceiling. But fortunately I've gotten very creative with it!

[@marymore7366]

Do you need to do regular yoga first before sharting with aerial yoga?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

For some reason my comments weren't being pushed to my email.... to answer your question. Absolutely not. I have people who just to yoga in the hammock. I helps to have some kind of practice for strength like Pilates cause you are hold your bodyweight up at times or controling not falling with core strength. You can start anytime. 😀

[@andreaanton9130]

Hi, I’d like to buy a silk, but am unsure of the length I should get. My current location has 8 foot ceiling however, I may move to a different room that has a 9 foot ceiling height. If I go for the longer fabric, will that be harder to work with in the shorter room?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Hi Andrea you should be okay with the 4 meters.4.4 yards size (13 feet). Your kit should come with a set of daisy chains and you can move it up and down easily. I'm working on the same height ceiling and you can see the tails are pretty long. Check out the cool designs at uplift active. I'm tempted to order another one cause they are all so pretty. The link is in the description. Once you get it hung you'll have lots of follow along classes to try on the channel. Let me know if you have any trouble with anything! 🌺💗

[@andreaanton9130]

@@YogawithAliBeale Thank you much ;)

[@marlowemueller4595]

Where did you buy your silk??

[@YogawithAliBeale]

I like to use Uplift Active cause they usually sell everything in a kit or you can purchase just the fabric. They have fun colors and prints so you can pick one to your personality. I'll attach an affiliate link to check out the different styles and color. Just thinking ahead they might have a sale this weekend cause "black Friday" deals if I remember correctly! upliftactive.com?aff=155

[@carolbooth9096]

I have one to ❤🎉😂😮❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SassyCardsbyAlicia]

Where you get your yoga mat?

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Took me a minute to find it... I bought it in 2020. Here's the link to the company. artletica.com/products/artletica-yoga-fitness-mat

[@SassyCardsbyAlicia]

thank you,@@YogawithAliBeale

[@wajeehakazmi7434]

I'm a little bit obese do you think I can do aerial yoga ? All of the other people were doing it so beautifully in first class but j struggled to even leave my legs off the floor this demotivated me and I'm not inspires to go again 🥺 can you help please

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Well that can be so hard but I'm sure there are things we can do to help. It sounds like you are going to classes and don't have a set up at home. Here are some ideas... * Do some regular yoga just gentle stretching at home, my channel has a whole bunch of follow along ones. This might help with the flexibility to get in and out of the hammock. I do just as much aerial and regular yoga BUT I think my mat yoga makes my aerial work much easier. * Talk to your teacher about adding a low flow class or YIN style aerial class. You can sample what that looks like on my channel. I'll link one example under for you. Low flows can be soooooo deep I love them! * If you don't have a set up a home there might be an affordable option where you can hang something in a doorway and get some practice at home. A rig or ceiling set up can be expensive and take up a lot of space. Think any of these options might work? Low Flow Class kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4WTeYWXjNuJbbc

[@wajeehakazmi7434]

@@YogawithAliBeale Heyy Thanks alot ♥️ I will definitely talk with my instructor regarding the same and will update you soon ... Thanks for the video link

[@YogawithAliBeale]

Yes let me know! Maybe you will start a new class offering 🤗

[@wendyp2011]

Try a short stool to get up the first few times to get used to it. And having it at the right height.

[@deejustdee1234]

I am a big gal, and I took my first aerial class this week. It was HARD but so fun. If I can, I bet you can!

[@madrush24]

I could never do this. I have so much myofacial pain all over my body that pressure, let alone intense hanging pressure, is excruciating. Sure looks fun, though.

[@YogawithAliBeale]

It's totally possible some people just feel it way more than others. Curious how foam rolling feels cause that's got that similar pain. Red heads feel pain more intensely than others and for woman certain times of the month more pain. The human body is fascinating (and frustrating lol). Hopefully you can find something that works for you. I didn't find aerial yoga till after falling in love with my mat practice. If you ever have the opportunity to do a low flow or restorative it "might" work for you. It's honestly my favorite but also just different. Much less pinch sometimes none!