Aerial Yoga for Beginners

The class clearly introduces hammock basics before moving into inversions and simple tricks, while stating who should avoid inverted practice.

A cardiovascular warm-up and flexibility work followed by guided hammock practice, including stretching, strengthening, balance, inversions and basic tricks.

No previous aerial-yoga experience is required. The organiser says the class is not suitable during pregnancy or when inverted positions are medically inadvisable, including certain eye conditions or uncontrolled blood pressure.

A four-session beginner aerial-yoga series at Yoga Nest Oerlikon. Each class combines warm-up, stretching, strength and balance work with supported inversions and simple aerial skills.

• Simona Fontanella

  Teacher

  Simona Fontanella teaches yoga and aerial yoga. Her classes combine gentle, mindful movement with opportunities to build strength and body awareness.