Aerial classes offer students an exciting and different way to approach their yoga
    practice.  With the help of a fabric sling suspended above the ground, the dynamic of
    one's practice is changed in a number of ways.  When suspended, the spine naturally
    decompresses and the pressure on joints is greatly reduced, allowing for more ease in
    doing a wide range of poses.  Backbends and inversions are much more accessible,
    giving support and comfort so that poses may be held longer.  By reducing or totally
    eliminating 'weight-bearing' on the joints, flexibility increases significantly.  But don't be
    fooled...this is also a surprisingly intense "core" workout since you can't help but engage
    your core muscles to steady yourself while suspended.  Those looking to develop more
    arm and shoulder strength won't be disappointed either.

    Use of the sling creates a different perspective from which to view one's practice and it
    adds a huge element of fun to the process!  Despite it's newness, aerial classes remain
    as true to the principle of Yoga as traditional classes.