How to start Aerial Hammock - Absolute Beginners Tutorial

[@aerialpractice]

Ready to advance from here? Tons of Hammock tricks and sling dance video for you to check out: kzbin.info/aero/PLt3x-Wjix6CzSlZqcevKvJcRBgzWtzHmy

[@theaterkid___]

I had a question as I am 12 and have started aerial hammock a few months ago I can do loads of tricks but some leg wraps really hurt and I was wonder if there was anyway to make my aerial hammock feel be Pinchy or squeeze me when I do tricks on it and yes I’m happily supbed hopefully doing CGT soon

[@shaikhaabdulla4831]

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[@huggeebear]

Male hammock user here. I just got it and found your channel. Thank you so much for this! So many other “beginner” videos really are not. This is so, thumbs up, and I subscribed !

[@aerialpractice]

Oh nice! I just saw your other comments. Welcome! Let me know if you have any requests.

[@sunsky3791]

I didn’t even know of the existence of “aerial” exercise/ stretch. I was looking for a specific garden hammock I used while staying in a resort. OMG! Can’t wait to order the equipment and get into stretching ASAP! I recently realized how stiff I have become over the years. I am not interested on aerial dances or tricks, but stretching is ideal!!! I’ll join in once I am properly set up to begin. Thank you!

[@aerialpractice]

I love using the hammock just for stretches too, but of course I focus more on getting comfortable moving around the hammock, it gives me goals to work toward with my flexibility and strength =) Look forward to see your setup!

[@yourvictorydrivefitnessaka4073]

Whoa. That was humbling. I just set up my aerials for the first time and WOW I cannot do the 3rd or 4th exercise. You make it look so easy and graceful. :-)

[@aerialpractice]

You can do it!! I have plenty of videos of my fails before I can make this one haha

[@sapluna6514]

Same

[@slk8674]

Thank you, Eunice! Beautifully explained! Annnd… I’m so glad I found a set of training that doesn’t say ‘yoga’ (personal preference/beliefs).

[@aerialpractice]

Glad it was helpful! Aerial Hammock doesnt have to be yoga =) just like stretching. Hope you find this channel useful!

[@zezetime7498]

This is the best aerial you guys ever seen I’ve been looking for the perfect Aerial practice and this is the perfect one it’s amazing

[@aerialpractice]

Try to be very slow ahah! What are you doing to do?

[@crystalm4324]

Really great simple video of giving us the absolute basics without talking to us like we’re dumb for not getting it right on the first try or knowing automatically how to do something most instructors would just skim over - even in an intro class. For that, you definitely earned a subscriber. …..seriously, your description of how to just stand up on the silk was brilliantly thought out with absolutely zero condescension! I found myself watching and wondering why you’d move your foot forward and lean back when you want to stand up, and then you, so gracefully, sat back and swung the back leg forward while straightening - which of course left you in a standing position 😱. Then it dawned on me like an AH HA moment - it was perfect! Generally, you just never thought about it when you were a kid on the playground, each small step broken down succinctly. Absolutely brilliant!

[@aerialpractice]

Thank you so much Crystal. I am so happy to hear that you find it helpful. I don't have the same experience where instructors dumb down their talk, but my experience is more that the instructors have become too familiar to understand what it's like for people who are not. Why I decided to share the way I learn things because I really need it to be very simple and clear, which now I find that I am not the only one!

[@margaretseward1874]

this is soooooo helpful. i just got an aerial hammock for Christmas and i literally had no idea on how to use it and this is so helpful to start. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[@aerialpractice]

Glad I could help!!! Take it easy and slow and always be very safe!!

[@margaretseward1874]

@@aerialpractice there's one problem though. i'm doing it a carpeted room but i don't have safety mats. can i pile beach towels or something like that on the floor?

[@aerialpractice]

@@margaretseward1874 I would not rely on towels for sure. Safety mat costs I know, but any injury will cost you more in terms of your medical bills, unnecessary pain, and also mental stress. You may feel safe at times, but it would be too late to grab the safety mat at the moments when you feel unsafe. So I would for sure not continue if I didn't have the right equipment to ensure my safety.

[@aerialpractice]

I share more about my mats and info in here, hope it helps: aerialpractice.com/bestaerialmats/

[@margaretseward1874]

@@aerialpractice thank you. so can i use a mattress because right know i don't think i am reading to buy a crash mat?

[@dagmarcirlan440]

I love your videos Eunice! You inspired me so much, I've ordered the aerial silk! I can't wait to get started!!!! 😁

[@aerialpractice]

I am excited too! Hope you have a safe setup!

[@jleet9758]

Goals. I am so not anywhere near this. But man I am going to be. Thankful I found you.

[@aerialpractice]

You got this! Are you doing yoga or dance?

[@jleet9758]

@@aerialpractice yoga if I can get myself motivated lol

[@kineticremediesllc3377]

This is great, loving the conditioning exercises. I will add- many beginners have a difficult time with straddle inversions their first 1-2 times. Knees to chest and oblique crunches from backpack would be good preparatory exercises to get there! these videos are great! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@aerialpractice]

So true! Thanks for taking the time to share this!

[@TheChrystalyneMae]

I ordered an aerial hammock before I saw your videos because I just wanted a comfortable hammock, but now I want to do more... Thank you for sharing!

[@aerialpractice]

That is awesome! You can do it!

[@ajbeautify3253]

I just got my silks today and this will very much so help me a lot!!!!!

[@aerialpractice]

That's so great to hear! Give it time. Slowly you will get used to the hammock like it is part of your body.

[@martinatuskova7424]

oh yes I love the trousers/ skirt feel of them

[@aerialpractice]

Oh me2! Always searching for the next outfit for aerials

[@MariaLopez-vb1tx]

Great video, very clear the instructions. I really enjoy it. Your videos are very useful. Please post more hammoch videos. I would like to become an intermediate and do some tricks😉 Thank you!!

[@aerialpractice]

Maria I am sure you will if you keep going! I am working on a new hammock flow for this week =)!

[@annicaw3924]

One of my favorite arist is Pink and I love here aerial sling numbers. Today im going to my first aerial sling session with a group of girlfriends. your video helps me to prepare for the session today

[@aerialpractice]

Rock on! Pink is so motivating. Which is your favorite song? Maybe it's suitable for spinning and we can make a dance flow out of it

[@Frostysleet]

Wait, you have a fear of heights? How did you overcome your fear and how long did you take to overcome? You look so confident and graceful! I always wanted to try aerial, I recently went to an aerial yoga class. After doing some stretches, we were told to stand on the hammock. I managed to stand on it but I was trembling in fear. I then managed to hook my left ankle with the hammock and stand back in after much encouragement from the instructor but I just can’t seem to move my right leg. I was paralysed with fear. Before chancing upon your video, I didn’t know it’s possible to install aerial hammock at home! But I don’t think I have the space though. I’m still contemplating if I should sign up for a physical course, on one hand I’m super fearful and on the other I want to challenge myself. But what if I freak out again😅

[@naziakana]

You make it look really easy.

[@aerialpractice]

It wasnt easy for a long time than it slowly was haha!

[@AerialBon]

YES! I can't wait :D

[@aerialpractice]

I can't help to feel this is going to be too basic for you =D

[@AerialBon]

@@aerialpractice Still enjoy watching. The part where you showed how to get in and out of the open hammock was helpful :)

[@aerialpractice]

@@AerialBon haha to be honest I was trying to flip into the hammock but I forgot how to do it so I was like ok lets leave it and not overwhelm people who cant flip yet hahha

[@shannondavis8644]

Which brand of yoga sling is it? Do you recommend it for beginners and later also?

[@twostorystories]

Your videos are so organized and balanced! Thank you!

[@aerialpractice]

Haha I am gonna change it up a bit because I feel like it’s not organized enough haha

[@GloriaHathor]

Thank you!

[@aerialpractice]

Enjoy and stay safe!

[@_Lien_]

Yesterday I got my first hammock and omg that's hurt 😱 yet still better than aerial hoop or pole. Anyway I love your videos, I learnt a lot about aerial hoop and can't wait for this video

[@aerialpractice]

You can do it! Hope you will enjoy this one!

[@lana6335]

Interesting...❤

[@sahelr7611]

Hello. 🌸 🍃 Thank you for this helpful video. I am Sahel. An iranian girl who likes to begin and learn Ariel Yoga with these kids of practices. 🌸 🍃

[@aerialpractice]

Wow Nice to meet you Sahel!

[@NotUrDailyKing12]

I can't do a kick over on hammock could u do a video about that

[@saralucas863]

Thank you!!

[@aerialpractice]

No worries!

[@varshaa8398]

What kind of fabric to use ?

[@chilleresse]

Thank you for your wonderful channel! These pants really look beautiful for aerial dance

[@aerialpractice]

Uniqlo! I love these pants, but I am always in the search for better aerial pants. I shared more about where I found them here: aerialpractice.com/aerial-dance-pants/

[@aurorasarahdance]

nice one thanx I remember myself in first sessions 😂

[@aerialpractice]

haha right! How long have you been doing aerials now?

[@aurorasarahdance]

@@aerialpractice Its been around 4 years

[@angelinabagwell490]

Hello girl! Hey last year you told me the name of a spray or gel that helps to grab the fabric and don’t slide. Could you tell me about it again. Please 🙏

[@isabellaevans7862]

I just got my first hammock in the mail but how far apart should i put the supports in my ceiling? I saw somewhere said it should be 16 inches? Thank you so much for your videos!!

[@aerialpractice]

Sounds about right. I remember the recommended distant is 40-50cm. I have mine at 50cm.

[@daniteixeira8695]

Thk u. :) From where can I order the silk!? Xxxxxxx

[@aerialpractice]

You can check out Uplift Active: upliftactive.com?aff=141 I also shared more about buying a set in detail here: aerialpractice.com/buyaerialhammock/

[@jodeesalazar6006]

I finally got my swing up. I'm excited to start using it. I've only done basic yoga. Will I still be able to use this?

[@aerialpractice]

Yes of course. you dont need to have done any yoga to do this. Of course if you are strong and flexible it will always help.

[@norbertasbyckovskis2604]

hello. I have linen hammoch, but i feel pain for my body on it. Is it normal just for beginners? Maybe material might be with elastan? Tank you.

[@aerialpractice]

Very normal. Pain is showing you where you are weak. Now I feel my muscles had gotten stronger so it feels like I got a layer of cushion now, but at the beginning it was so painful like my legs were gone! Just need to strengthen!!

[@sonja8147]

Hi so the thing where you are upside down hurt a little is that normal?

[@aerialpractice]

You mean your thigh where the hammock is touching? It's not painless to fly for share because you are going against gravity. What we do in aerial is to get stronger the higher and more we do =)!

[@rakshanatu]

Thank you soo much but I can't help me getting in a Front flip can u please make a video 😅 that will be so nice if u 🙏

[@aerialpractice]

Are you on instagram? DM me maybe i can help!

[@kimberlybristol305]

im a kid using mom's computer and i want to get one so thank's PS Sorry I Forgot Caps

[@CherrypieRomance]

This is so cool! I really look forward to try it :) Do you mind telling me how much of space it should be between the swing and the floor? like... maybe 80cm ? I dont want to hit my head on the floor one day '^^

[@aerialpractice]

I have 4 hammocks particularly for different height need. So when I am setting it up, I always make it a little shorter because as you put weight on it it will get stretch out. I dont know the exact number but I always set it up and slowly try how much space I have after I go into a straddle, carefuly and slowly trying certain moves before doing it for real. Hope this helps

[@lillianthompson9263]

This has been very helpful. Thank you. I am interested in doing lessons online. Where do you suggest I start looking?

[@aerialpractice]

Hello Lillian. That depends what kind of lessons you want to do, you can share what you are looking for here and I can help connecting you : aerialpractice.com/onlineaeriallessons/

[@lillianthompson9263]

@@aerialpractice Thank you. I will look at that.

[@angelinabagwell490]

Hello girl! The last year you told me the name of the spray or gel ( not sure) to grab the fabric and don’t slide dawn ( cause the lock dawn, I couldn’t get it, and now I cannot found the name) couldn’t you help me ? Please 🙏 and thank you

[@aerialpractice]

Hello Angelina! You mean the hand grip spray right? You can find the product and the purchase link on my shop: aerialpractice.com/shop/ I like to update things when I find better ones. It's easier for me to keep things updated if it's all in 1 page. I am getting an aerial moon soon too! So excited.

[@angelinabagwell490]

@@aerialpractice yes thanks

[@roxyy540]

Hi!!! Do you have to be flexible to do Ariel silk? Because I'm not flexible at all I can't even touch my toes!! But I have been working on it for 3 weeks so close!! And I love your videos thankyou for helping so much people!!

[@aerialpractice]

Absolutely not. You should practice based on your ability and set some goals you want to work toward. If you have seen my 1 year aerial progress then you can see I was not flexible when I started aerial dance. I only got more flexible because it helped me to notice how inflexible I was and the area I need to work on =)

[@roxyy540]

@@aerialpractice thankyou so much your videos have been helpful and I will not give up thankyou

[@aerialpractice]

@@roxyy540 You got this! Be safe. Feel free to ask questions again =)

[@Prepppy251]

Can these be used for autism/adhd to relax?

[@aerialpractice]

I am sure! Best to get started with an in person instructor tho. I learned a lot from those lessons.

[@sanketashar8405]

From Where we get aerial yoga material ??,

[@aerialpractice]

to buy the hammock you mean?

[@kayleighsherman4627]

Hi! I just signed up for my first class. How long have you been doing aerial?

[@aerialpractice]

Yea So excited for you!!! It's a little over 2 years now. It was very hard but the change is amazing.

[@lesheawhite1870]

I tried hammock this past Tuesday. It was fun, but the fabric pinch kind of hurt 😢😢. I want to try it again

[@aerialpractice]

Think strong legs! if it still hurts, think SUPER STRONG LEGS!!! if it still hurts, follow some leg days before getting on the fabric. Soon you won't feel it at all.

[@Alex-zl5ht]

I wanna do this, but I'm broke so it's hard to find a way 😔

[@aerialpractice]

You will!! It took me a couple of years too before I could afford lessons and having my own etc. Good things takes time!

[@avadeady8682]

I really wanna learn but my silk is way to low for me to do anything

[@aerialpractice]

How low is it? What would you like to do? it takes me a lot of time to work around my limitations too but it helps me to find what work for me!

[@annamermaid6359]

Help! I want to try this but I have nowhere to hang a hammock! I don't trust my basement rafters and I have no other place that's safe. I am also skeptical of any freestanding ones, because I'm convinced it won't support me and it'll just tip over like a freestanding pole dance pole. Can someone give me some pointers?

[@aerialpractice]

where are you base? Could you not find a studio near you?

[@annamermaid6359]

@@aerialpracticeSuburban Illinois near Aurora and Geneva. Also it's pandemic times so idk how I feel about touching fabric that's been touched by a buncha other people. I haven't checked if there is an aerial studio near me, but any place will require a membership probably or a one time admission for like 20 bucks or something. And I don't think my parents would want to drive me 20 miles to try something I may not even end up liking.

[@handel671]

I tried aerial for the first time in class today. I had serious problems just hanging from it let alone climb it. I couldn't climb the hammock to save my LIFE. And they using the kind hammock in class which has no loop (or it does but we can't use it) and we have to lock our feet to hold ourselves. I have class tomorrow. Helpppp

[@aerialpractice]

Aerial silks you mean? Silks need climbing and without the loop the hammock has.

[@handel671]

@@aerialpractice Yeah I think that's what it's called. I feel... stupid. But then again I AM stupid. Anyway, I got through the class and I think I might continue this! Only problem is I have no place to hang the silk from.

[@terasinas]

I wish i was 30 years younger and not disabled, i would have loved this. Really enjoyed your video and learning what i did :) Its so graceful and good exercise

[@aerialpractice]

We all wish we had started saving retirements earlier, or started eating clean and exercising. I have found that as long as we are still breathing and have the will to try and continue what we want safely, it's always better than never!!

[@gaquaciuswright8996]

Do you guys know that these can be used for birthing y'all babies.

[@aerialpractice]

really?

[@gaquaciuswright8996]

Yes and it's easier to because you standing up no laying down push against gravity.

[@lillieclark9487]

I don’t have one yet but I’m watching this so when I do get one I know basic tricks.

[@aerialpractice]

Many more tricks to try too!

[@lillieclark9487]

@@aerialpractice thank u you are my inspiration

[@drewwhiting2684]

i dont like the warm up

[@aerialpractice]

What do you like to do for warm up?