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Zero-Gravity Aerial Yoga

Zero-Gravity Aerial Yoga (ZGA) is a yoga/acrobatic/ fitness program designed to increase overall health, physical strength and flexibility while having fun! Created by Suzanne Hennig through her experiences and expertise as a Yoga Teacher and Yoga Teacher Trainer and training with top aerial artist Rebecca Leonard. Taking aerial acrobatic components and modifying them and the equipment to fit into a challenging new art form and expression of yoga.

The fabric trapeze (which is similar to a hammock) is hung close to the floor so that students can use the prop to either partially or fully support the weight of the body. Many ZGA Yoga postures are designed to help the student better understand the purpose of traditional Yoga postures. Some ZGA Yoga postures are designed to help students achieve advanced traditional Yoga postures. Advanced Yoga postures such inversions and extreme backbends can take years to learn and physically achieve. The practice of ZGA Yoga is meant to help speed up that process in a safe manner.

A Typical Class

Students spend time using the hammocks, and also spend time on the floor under the direction of RYT-500 Certified Yoga Teacher and Zero-Gravity Aerial Creator Suzanne Hennig.

Classes slowly progress from using the hammocks to hold a little bit of body weight to using the hammocks to hold 100% of the body’s weight. The slow progression empowers new students, and carefully introduces what can be very intense new sensations to the student.

Frequently students will share a hammock, which not only allow for traditional Yoga asana practice, but also inspires a friendly, non-competitive, non-reclusive atmosphere to the class. Students are encouraged to ask questions, make comments, tell stories, and participate in the playful banter that naturally emerges when a person is having fun.

• Zero-Gravity Aerial Yoga supports a traditional Yoga practice in numerous ways:

• Challenging traditional Yoga postures such as inversions and deep backbends can be achieved without effort and without strain with the use of the Aerial Yoga Hammock

• Deep muscle releases achieved in the air allow students to explore much deeper stretches in their traditional Yoga postures on the floor.

Empower your body

Expand your mind

Embrace your spirit

Defy Gravity