How to Do Yoga Swing Exercises
Yoga swing, also known as aerial or anti-gravity yoga, is not a new style of dance, it is a new yoga prop whose popularity is growing as it makes its way into yoga studios. The concept of the yoga swing comes from gymnasts working on their aerial training. The movements have similar elements to yoga asanas as well as acrobatics and pilates.
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The yoga swing is a yoga prop that gives the practitioner a safe and fun way to strengthen each asana, or posture. It looks like a hammock but mainly supports your pelvis so that you can move your body horizontally, vertically or upside down. You are able to try any yoga posture with this prop.
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On either side, there are two arm and leg handles with two additional handles at the top. These allow you to support your arm or leg depending on the asana you are doing. Each handle is adjustable for your height.
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Iyengar yoga involves the use of props to help support the body in asanas. The yoga swing is just another prop, except this one suspends you in air, giving you the ability to explore back bends, headstands and other inversions. The yoga swing is supposed to make inversions more accessible by preventing back and neck compression and aligning the spine and decompressing the joints of the body. It actually may open the door to yoga for those who didn't want to attempt it because they suffer from neck or back problems.
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The yoga swing is therapeutic in that it allows for gentle stretching. Hanging upside down can alleviate muscle and joint tension while allowing increased mobility and flexibility in the joints. Blood circulation is increased, which helps to promote good health.
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Although the yoga swing mainly provides support for asana practice, it can also be used to support your alignment when practicing meditation.
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Tips & Warnings
Inversions are not for everyone. Please be sure to consult your primary doctor before using a yoga swing. People who suffer from high blood pressure or glaucoma shouldn't practice with a yoga swing.
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