AERIAL SILKS & Aerial Hammock Class Descriptions

Aerial Silks, also known as aerial fabrics or tissue, is an apparatus that has two long tails that drape down from the hanging point.

Aerial Hammock is an apparatus used most commonly for Aerial Yoga, Aerial Sling & Aerial fitness classes. This apparatus is the made of the same material as the aerial silks, just tied differently to create a “loop”.

Please wear clothing that covers the backs of the knees and torso for all aerial classes, other than pole.

Aerial SILKS Class Descriptions

Aerial Silks
Navarre
Destin
30A
Pensacola
Santa Rosa Beach
Fort Walton
Milton, Florida

Remember, progress builds from practice, experimentation, and working together.

Intro to Aerial Silks | First Timers & New Beginners

In our Intro to Aerial Silks class you will begin with flexibility, strength, and conditioning exercises that will help you feel comfortable in the air. You will work on basic climbing skills and will learn how to create “locks” around your body with the fabric. After grasping these fundamentals, you will work on building stamina, strength and stability by working with fabric as your “pole.”

AERIAL SILKS Beginner | Level 1

Prerequisites: 6 to 8 Intro to Aerial Silks classes must be completed before attending Level 1.

If you have prior aerial experience outside of our studio, please contact us.

In Aerial Silks Level 1 you continue to build strength, while also working on flexibility, and building a vocabulary of aerial skills. Our silks, Level 1 is focused on learning a variety of fun poses, building climbing endurance, and learning basic inversions.

AERIAL SILKS Intermediate | Level 2

*Must have Mastery of Aerial Silks Level 1 to take this class.
A hallmark of Level 2 is building solid inversion technique. As we build the strength to invert in a straddle, we also explore many other skills that use inverted positions as a starting point. You will be encouraged to work higher in the air, and develop a sense of creativity on the apparatus. Level 2 introduces poses that require strong grip strength and a strong core as body positioning and wraps become more intricate.

AERIAL SILKS | Mixed Levels

This Silks class is open to students beginner to advanced, students will be challenged at a level appropriate to their ability. Not for first timers and new beginners. You must have taken 4 to 6 Intro classes to attend this class.

AERIAL YOGA | All Levels

Aerial Yoga is an ongoing class that uses the aerial hammock to move through yoga and other poses. These classes include elements of stretching, strengthening, balance and inversions.
All of our aerial yoga classes are mixed level and appropriate for first timers, beginners and all levels.

AERIAL SLING | Mixed Levels

A mixed level class that uses the aerial hammock to learn a variety of skills, tricks, drills & sequences and is designed for students who are interested in using the hammock as an aerial apparatus to build strength, stamina & develop a larger aerial vocabulary & skill set.
This is a great addition to students currently taking aerial silks classes as it will explore familiar skills, help build body awareness & expand your aerial knowledge.
This class is suitable for any level…first timers welcome!
*Please note this is not an aerial yoga class*

SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS

Check your rigging
Remove all jewelry (including rings, watches, and earrings) before working on the fabric
Never practice alone – have a spotter handy
If you are tired: Stop
If you feel something is painful: Stop
Correct shoulder positions and core conditioning essential
Practice all wraps low to the ground, before doing them high up
Talk through all parts of a trick out loud
Breathe out more than in
Make sure you have enough distance between yourself and the floor