My Flying Yoga Experience: Painful But Totally Worth It

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Taking Flight: My First Experience with Aerial Yoga

I just tried my first flying yoga class, aerial yoga! This unique style combines traditional yoga poses with a fabric hammock, creating a dynamic and challenging workout. It’s designed to boost your physical and mental health with numerous benefits. Honestly, it was tough at first—my butt hurt, and it was a hit to my pride. Despite the initial difficulty, I’m intrigued by the potential benefits and excited to see my progress. Even though it was hard, I’m looking forward to improving and reaping the rewards of this innovative practice.

Taking Flight: My First Experience with Aerial Yoga
Table of Contents
Health Benefits of Aerial Yoga
Local Aerial Yoga Classes
The Takeaway from Flying Yoga
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Health Benefits of Aerial Yoga

Improving Flexibility

I thought I was still pretty flexible. I am not. One of the primary benefits of flying yoga is that it is a great way to improve flexibility while building strength. The hammock allows for deeper stretches, increased joint mobility, and more challenging poses, which can help improve your overall flexibility and range of motion. However, maneuvering is very difficult if you aren’t flexible or have a strong core.

Strengthening Core

Core exercises are boring but necessary for posture and just about everything else, like sitting up in bed without leaning on the nightstand. Oh, you don’t have that problem– yet? Well, the fabric hammock’s unstable nature requires core muscles for balance, which can help strengthen your core. I found many of the exercises difficult, And you wouldn’t think you could work up a sweat. But I was overwhelmed by the concentration it took to keep the fabric stable. Aerial yoga can improve overall stability and give you the power to sit up without that freakin nightstand.

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Stress & Anxiety Reduction

Flying yoga can also help reduce stress and anxiety. The gentle swaying motion of the hammock can help calm the mind and promote relaxation, while the deep breathing exercises that are part of the practice can also help.

They say, the practice of flying yoga can help improve focus, concentration, and mental clarity, which can help to reduce stress and promote overall well-being. Honestly, at times all I felt was that fabric digging into my fleshy parts.

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Improve Posture

Aerial yoga can also help improve posture and alleviate back pain—something I’ve had a problem with in the past. (I had back surgery three years ago.) Hammocks can help decompress the spine, relieving pressure on the back and promoting proper alignment. This can help alleviate back pain and improve overall posture. It can also help stretch and strengthen the back muscles, reducing the risk of back pain and injury.

Improve Cardiovascular Health

The practice of flying yoga can also improve cardiovascular health. The hammock can help improve circulation and increase blood flow, while the cardiovascular benefits of traditional yoga are also present in flying yoga. This can help to reduce the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular issues.

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Local Aerial Yoga Classes

I’ve gone to two studios, and I love them both for different reasons. Both are located in Suseong. Both have great instructors and facilities, and I felt welcomed. Both studios offer Pilates and bungee workouts, which I am going to try tonight. They both offer packages, but I’m not ready for that yet. And that’s the biggest difference—the day class price.

I like the building All Day Studio is located in much better because it’s more modern. It also has an elevator, a wall of windows in the bungee room, and a free parking garage across the street.

The Takeaway from Flying Yoga

Overall, flying yoga looks easier than it is. But it’s a fun and unique way to exercise while improving physical and mental health. It’s a great option for those looking to try something new and challenge themselves in a supportive and welcoming environment. At the beginning of the class, I had to watch everyone else. But by the end of the class, I felt very comfortable. I also learned a few words in Hangul that I would not have been able to learn. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a beginner, flying yoga is worth trying for its numerous health benefits.

All Day Studio (33,000 KRW)

대구 수성구 교학로 76 | 만촌동 876-12
76, Gyohak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu | 876-12 Manchon-dong
+82 10-4017-2334

Studio Raina Beomeo 2nd Store (55,000 KRW)

대구광역시 수성구 달구벌대로504길 40
40, Dalgubeol-daero 504-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu
01050073438

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