Reasons for regular practice
If your a student with back pain, poor flexibility weak core muscles, poor grip strength or just somebody looking to improve your overall functional fitness level - Aerial Yoga also known as Yoga Trapeze offers a remarkable way to experience a real positive transformation!
Even for those who regularly practice yoga or are totally new to the discipline this form of yoga allows students to obtain better upper body strength through pulling actions not found in traditional mat based yoga class.
A regular practice opens up the cervical, thoracic & lumbar vertebra. With neutral traction it lengthens the space between problem areas in the spine such as L4, L5 & S1. It also alleviates muscle tension and is great for tight neck & shoulders
Physical Benefits:
Alleviates muscle tension, neck & back pain.
Core strengthening - essential for good spinal health and posture.
Promotes increased joint mobility & flexibility.
Improves functional upper, full body & grip strength.
Proprioception - creates better body awareness improving balance & agility.
Makes it easier to work on proper alignment in poses and hold them for longer.
Benefits cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive & lymphatic systems.
Mental Benefits:
Helps to relieve anxiety & stress.
Stimulates the release of the happy hormones serotonin & dopamine.
Releases oxytocin that can enhance the feeling of wellbeing.
Activates the parasympathetic nervous system benefiting sleep.