What is Aerial Yoga
Imagine doing yoga — but floating. That’s the essence of aerial yoga, and trust us, it’s even more amazing than it sounds ✨
Aerial yoga (also known as anti-gravity yoga or hammock yoga) is a beautiful blend of traditional yoga, Pilates, and mindful movement — all supported by a soft, silk-like fabric hammock suspended from the ceiling.
You’re not doing acrobatics. You’re not performing circus tricks. You’re simply using the hammock as a tool to deepen your practice, release tension, and discover new dimensions of movement your body didn’t know it was capable of.
What Does It Feel Like?
The very first time you step into a hammock, something magical happens. The fabric wraps around you like a gentle cradle, taking the weight off your joints and spine. Suddenly, poses that felt impossible on the mat become effortless. Backbends open up. Inversions feel safe. And that deep, full-body stretch you’ve been craving? You’ll find it here.
Students often describe their first class as: freeing, playful, surprisingly relaxing, and “I can’t believe I can actually do this!”
The Benefits of Aerial Yoga
✦ Spinal Decompression — Hanging gently in the hammock allows gravity to lengthen and decompress your spine, relieving tension built up from sitting, standing, or everyday stress.
✦ Deeper Stretches — The hammock supports your weight so you can release more fully into each pose, reaching stretches that would be difficult or impossible on the mat alone.
✦ Core Strength — Every movement in the hammock requires your core to engage and stabilise, building deep functional strength in a fun, non-traditional way.
✦ Improved Balance & Body Awareness — Because the hammock moves, your body learns to find its centre, dramatically improving your proprioception (your sense of where your body is in space).
✦ Stress Relief & Playfulness — There’s something inherently joyful about swinging gently in a hammock. Aerial yoga reconnects adults with that childlike sense of play and freedom — and that alone is incredibly therapeutic.
✦ Accessible Inversions — Going upside down is one of yoga’s most powerful practices for circulation, lymphatic drainage, and mental clarity. The hammock makes it safe and supported for almost everyone.
Who Is Aerial Yoga For?
The short answer: almost everyone.
You don’t need to be flexible, strong, or experienced in yoga. You don’t need to be fearless about heights. The hammock is low to the ground — typically around hip height — and our instructors guide you every step of the way.
Aerial yoga is perfect for: complete beginners with no yoga experience, regular yoga practitioners wanting to deepen their practice, those recovering from back pain or joint stiffness (with doctor clearance), people looking for a fun and unique way to stay active, and anyone who’s ever been curious about what it feels like to fly.
What to Expect in Your First Class
You’ll begin on the ground with simple warm-up movements, gradually learning how to trust the hammock. By the end of class, you’ll be flowing through sequences that feel effortless and exhilarating — and you’ll probably leave wondering why you waited so long to try it.
Classes at Yogi Bear Yoga are small, welcoming, and led by experienced instructors who genuinely love what they do. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular practitioner, you’ll always feel supported, encouraged, and celebrated.
Ready to Experience It for Yourself?
Your first aerial yoga class could be the beginning of something truly transformative. Come float with us — we’d love to have you. Book your first class today and discover what aerial yoga can do for your body, mind, and spirit.