Hair Suspension: Master the Art of Floating
I’m Dasha, and hair suspension is one of the most rewarding disciplines I teach. It is a mix of strength, trust, and complete freedom. Come explore this rare art form with me at our Delhi studios.
A clip from my hair hanging act during our aerial showcase at The Boulderbox. Performing is an opportunity to share what I love and watch our amazing community of aerialists shine.
Fun playing with spins while suspended by my hair. This discipline allows for a unique quality of movement and a different relationship with gravity.
I don't think I'll ever get tired of exploring and playing with spins in hair suspension. Each session brings new discoveries about balance and momentum.
This is a work in progress, but I'm very proud and happy with it. Hair hanging is a long journey of building strength and trust in your body and preparation.
More spinning practice in the sunlit studio. The focus here is on maintaining a stable posture while rotating, which is a core skill in hair hanging.
Exploring some twisty things in a hair hanging session. This involves using the whole body to initiate and control the movement, creating spiral pathways.
A simple, dance-like movement while suspended by the hair. This shows the more graceful and artistic side of this unique aerial discipline.
A quiet moment of movement and music. Hair suspension can be very meditative, requiring deep focus and a calm mind.
A short clip showing the beginning of a spin. The initial push-off and body position are critical for achieving a smooth and sustained rotation in hair suspension.
A weekly dose of joy. This practice is not just physically demanding but also incredibly rewarding, offering a unique feeling of freedom and suspension.
About Hair Suspension: A Rare Discipline
Hair suspension is as much about mental calm as it is about physical technique. We start by focusing on scalp preparation and rigging safety, ensuring you understand the mechanics before we ever leave the ground. It is a slow, deliberate journey to build the necessary tolerance and strength, not something you rush into on day one.
Understanding the Discipline
Hair suspension is one of the most misunderstood aerial arts. It is not just about the spectacle of hanging by your hair; it is a profound exercise in trust, body awareness, and physics. When we are suspended, every movement is amplified, and the margin for error is small, which is why safety and rigging theory are the non-negotiable foundations of my classes.
My Approach to Training
I spend significant time on proper braiding techniques and scalp conditioning. If your foundation isn't solid, you cannot find the freedom of the spin. We move through anatomy, knot-tying, and equipment care before you ever attempt a hanging maneuver.
Whether you are training with me at The Boulderbox in Vasant Kunj or Grip&Grab in Saket, we treat every session as a 'work in progress.' We focus on the quality of your rotation and the stability of your posture. You do not need to be an expert to start, but you do need patience.
Is It For You?
It is a meditative experience. Once you find that balance point, the world slows down. If you are curious about the mechanics or want to explore this unique discipline in Delhi, let's talk about how to start safely. We work on conditioning, choreography, and the subtle art of spinning without tension. Come prepared to learn the rigging as thoroughly as the performance.
Dasha Fogel
I’m Dasha, and I spend more time hanging upside down than on solid ground. Hair suspension changed how I look at gravity and balance, and I love helping students find that same curiosity. It is never perfect, but that is the fun part of the process.
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