We all have one of those gold nuggets of advice when it comes to aerial arts. I interviewed over 20 aerialists to find out what their best pieces of advice are. Get in touch with what you love about what you do. Aerial can easily seduce you into an achievement mindset, which can blind you to all the other gifts it has to offer. Make time for play, flow, and exploration. Don't overwork yourself, and do not base anything off of how you compare to someone else. If there were no social ...
9 Yoga Stretches For Tight Calfs & Shins
Time to stretch out those calves? How about the shin splints? Well read on I have 9 yoga stretches to help eleviate tension in your calves and shins. The Anatomy Of The Lower Leg The lower leg consists of the segment between the knee and the ankle. It's not the easiest place to stretch and can be very tight on runners. The lower leg has four main deep muscles that affect your flexibility behind the shin bone: PopliteusFlexor & Extensor hallucis longusFlexor digitorum ...
How To Achieve Your 2020 Goals
A wise woman taught me how to achieve your goals for the new year. Since my 2019 goals were not really achieved I wanted to share with you her secrets so that we can both hit our 2020 goals together. First off let's take inventory on my 2019 goals. I have to say my 2019 aerial goals were hit and miss. I didn't want to make the same mistake this year with my 2020 goals sooooo, let's look at the good, the bad and the ugly attempts at my 2019 goals. Goal #1 Achieve an oversplit. Verdict ...
21 Core Exercises For Beginners to Advanced
Looking to build your core? Having core strength in aerial is imperative to have seamless mounts, dismounts, and entries into tricks and flows. Here are 21 core exercises that you can practice so you can rock those moves. Core Exercises For Beginners 13 of the exercises may not be familiar to may users so I made a short video. Don't mind my little bambino tearing up the gym. https://youtu.be/1qROEjwqNac Shoulder Taps Think "Same Same & Opposite Opposite" How to do ...
11 Adductor Longus Stretches
Are you looking to nail that middle split? Then you need to stretch out your adductors. We have the adductor brevis, longus, and magnus that enables us to increase flexibility so you can go deeper into your split. Today we will be focusing on 11 adductor longus stretches to help you work towards your goals. What Are The Adductors? The adductors are a group of muscles that stabilize the hips and attach the pelvis to the femur known as the thigh bone. This fan-like group of muscles is ...
21 Ways Jesus Heals The Brokenhearted.
Image by Greg Olsen If you are feeling like the world has got you down and your heart is broken, the good news is that Jesus heals the broken hearted. Jesus can and will heal your broken heart. In fact, we call the broken-hearted blessed. Why you may ask? Those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit are willing to do anything and everything that God asks of them. - B.Porter Psalm 34:18 (KJV) "The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a ...
How To Do Jade On The Lyra
How to do Jade from Coffin position From coffin Bring your chest through so that your body is on the same side as your top leg. Reach higher With your top hand. Bottom hand Reaches around to grab the top foot. Keep the chest tight towards the hoop and extend the top leg behind your head. How did you go? I would love to see your photos! Drop them in the comments below. Strike a pose, Related Articles: Advanced beginner Lyra sequence Aerial sling moves for beginners How to ...
12 Rectus Femoris Stretches To Alleviate Pain & Increase Performance
Do you suffer from anterior pelvic tilt? This is when your hips drop forward and your back arches. Chances are you have tight quads and you need a deep rectus femoris stretch. Anatomy Of The Upper Leg The upper leg is the portion pertaining to the hip to knee. The anterior muscles are known as femoral muscles or the quadriceps. When one muscle goes out of alignment it will affect other areas of the body. It is a good idea to treat the entire area of the quads, not just the ...
9 Aerial Arts Classes To Try Today.
If you are like me I am always looking for new aerial apparatuses to play on. Here are nine aerial arts classes you should try today. 9 Aerial Arts Classes To Try: Aerial Hoop AKA Lyra If you have followed me for a while we all know that Lyra is my favorite aerial apparatus. But after four years it's about time I break out of my Lyra shell and try some new aerial arts classes. But first, let's talk about Lyra. What is Lyra? The Aerial Hoop, sometimes called Lyra, is a large ...
How To Do Candy Cane + Split
Welcome to today's class notes. This sequence is for beginners who have simply just started their silk journey. The only prerequisite is to be able to do a foot lock. Starting from a foot lock.Turn the front of the body towards the front pole. Holding onto the front pole roll the body forwards.Continue three times pushing the silk down with your spare foot on each roll.Strike a pose!From here bring your front leg forward into Leanna.Strike that pose.Push your hands into the poles to invert ...
How To Do An Ankle Hang On Silks
So I have been training in silks for a month now. I am loving the wraps and the lower pain threshold. Nothing hurts so good like Lyra. Ankle hang also known as bungee or full monty is a pretty move that is relatively easy. As long as you can climb you have got this! Step one: Climb in French/Circus/Classic to reach an appropriate height for you to descend from. Step two: Extend the unwrapped foot and bring it in line next to your wrapped foot. Step 3. Wrap both ankles in the opposite ...
3 Tensor Fasciae Latae Stretches To Increase Your Box Splits
Are you trying to gain more flexibility through your back leg of your box splits? Try incorporating these tensor fasciae latae stretches to increase your range of motion. What Is The Tensor Faciae Latae Image by sbrsport.me The tensor fasciae latae performs the function of hip flexion and abduction. These actions are used daily one example is placing one foot ahead of the other, commonly known as walking. The tensor fasciae latae also helps to stabilize the pelvis on the top of ...
