Supported Stretches and Flexibility Training
Use the aerial hammock to deepen your stretches and release tension. It takes the weight off your joints, making it easier to hold poses and find space in your spine.
Achieving a split feels incredible, and the hammock is the perfect tool to help you get there. It supports your weight, allowing your muscles to relax and lengthen into the stretch safely. This video shows a few different supported stretches, including a full split on the hammock.
This is a great example of dynamic stretching using the hammock. Moving through a split into an inversion helps to open the hips while also engaging the core. It shows how we combine flexibility training with strength work in a single, fluid motion.
Here, I'm demonstrating how to get into a supported backbend. The hammock takes the pressure off your lower back, allowing for a deeper and more restorative stretch through the shoulders and spine. It’s a favorite for many of my students to release workday tension.
About Supported Stretches & Flexibility
The real magic of using a hammock for flexibility isn't just the acrobatic poses you see online. It is how it removes the constant pull of gravity on your joints. When you hang, you aren't just stretching; you are actually allowing your spine to decompress. If you spend your days at a desk, this sensation of hanging is usually the first thing that brings genuine relief to tight shoulders and a stiff lower back.
Why Aerial Yoga Changes Your Practice
Many of us approach flexibility training with a 'push through the pain' mindset. That is exactly what we avoid here. By using a soft hammock, we turn the floor-based struggle into a floating experience. The fabric acts as a supportive partner, holding your weight so your muscles can actually relax and lengthen rather than fighting against gravity.
How We Focus on Flexibility
- Spinal Decompression: We use gentle inversions to create space between your vertebrae. This is a game-changer for anyone dealing with posture-related aches from long hours sitting in front of a laptop.
- Supported Splits & Backbends: Trying a split on the floor can be intense and sometimes jarring. In the hammock, we ease into these positions slowly. You get the benefits of a deep stretch without the anxiety of feeling unstable.
- Dynamic Flow: We don't just hold static poses. We move. These fluid transitions, like our aerial lunges and hip openers, help build active flexibility—meaning you gain range of motion that you can actually use in your daily life.
Is It Safe?
If you are nervous about being off the ground, that is completely normal. We start slow. I guide you through every adjustment, ensuring the rig is secure and your grip is right. We keep things chill and controlled. Whether you are a total beginner or looking to master peak poses, we work at your pace. Namaskara, let's get you moving.
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