Suspension Yoga

Suspension Yoga

Introduction to Suspension Yoga Workshop and Courses

Introduction to Suspension Yoga allows you to experience the the benefits and fun of Suspension and Inversion Yoga in a beginner-friendly, small-group environment. This guided workshop presents you with background and safety guidelines, and the opportunity to play and develop sensory connections and muscle memory in the YogiGym™. This workshop is prerequisite for other suspension classes.

Intermediate Suspension Yoga

Intermediate Suspension Yoga is a moderately challenging class for those with an adventurous spirit. This class is your next step after the Introduction Workshop or Course! Learn new poses and practice your favourites. Gain strength, improve flexibility, and fly!

Core Challenge Suspension Yoga 

This moderately challenging class incorporates core and large muscle building postures, suspension, and inversion for an overall feeling of power and energy.

Easy Suspension Yoga

Easy Suspension Yoga is a gentle class designed to take the weight off your practice. Find comfort and support for tender joints and stiff muscles while improving your balance, flexibility, and strength.

Restorative Suspension Yoga

Restorative Suspension Yoga sequences typically involve only five or six poses, supported by props and the YogiGym™ suspension equipment that allow you to completely relax and recharge. Resting passively for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, forward folds, and gentle backbends. No previous Suspension Yoga experience is required for this class.

FAQ

  • Is it safe?

    It’s absolutely safe! When you come to the Introduction to Suspension classes, which are prerequisite for the other classes, I’ll show you all the installation and safety precautions to ensure that it’s safe. The only people this practice would not be recommend for are people who’ve had recent head trauma or surgery that may not have healed, people with shoulder or joint dislocations, etc. Otherwise, yes! It’s perfectly safe!


  • Is there a weight rating on equipment?

    Yes, for up to 300lbs! The hammocks themselves are made from recycled parachute fabric, which is extremely durable. Once a parachute’s been deployed, it cannot be used again. YogiGym® hammocks are made in Bali and are the most ethically produced and eco-friendly aerial yoga swing available. 


  • What do I wear?

    You don’t want to wear anything that’s nylon or too slippery. No shorts or bulky accessories like belts or jewelry. Regular yoga clothing is OK. Women will likely want a secure sports bra to secure themselves up top; men might feel more comfortable in briefs to secure themselves too. You’ll definitely want to have bare feet.

  • Do I have to be flexible?

    Absolutely not! There is such a wide range of ways to practice with the equipment, from extremely gentle to very athletic. We usually cover a bit of each style in the Introduction to Suspension Yoga classes. From there you just choose the class that’s tailored to your needs. Everything from restorative to hatha to strength training.

  • Why do I have to sign up in advance?

    Spaces are limited. I like people to register in advance to secure their spot. This ensures people don’t show up and get disappointed if there isn’t an open spot for them.

  • I am really fit and active. Can I just come to an intermediate class?

    The short answer is no. Without experiencing the equipment and being shown the functions of the equipment, it’s not recommended. Largely because in the beginner workshops and courses, you’re given the opportunity to build muscle memory surrounding some of the intricacies of getting in and out of the poses. This is important because, even if you’ve practiced yoga or dance for a long time and your body is physically capable, once you add the intricacies of the new poses, it’s like having to learn the processes over again. When people get into the equipment, I see it all the time, especially when we’re upside down; left-right-up-down don’t make sense! Also, when we have an intermediate class with people who’ve been doing it for a while, it kind of interrupts the flow of the class if we have to stop to keep helping a beginner.

To learn more about the health benefits of suspension yoga, click here. 

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