What is Aerial Pilates? Who's it for? The Benefits and the Roots of this emerging niche movement

Aerial Pilates is a form of Pilates that combines traditional Pilates principles and the artistry of Aerial with the use of a suspended Aerial fabric hammock. Aerial Pilates focuses on the precision, control, and alignment principles of Joseph Pilates while adding the creative freedom and liberation of aerial movement.

Here are the key points:

✨ What It Is

• The Equipment: An aerial fabric hammock (sometimes called a silk) is securely rigged from the ceiling or frame. It supports the body, allowing you to work with or against gravity. We supply state of the art Air Frames which have been specifically designed by safety manufacturer Lyon Equipment in the UK

• The Practice: Movements mirror many mat, reformer or cadillac Pilates exercises but with the added element of suspension, inversion, and 3D movement.

• The Principles: It still adheres to Pilates’ focus on breath, alignment, core strength, control, and flow — but with a unique, playful twist.

💪 Benefits of Aerial Pilates

• Spinal Decompression: Inversions allow the spine to lengthen and relieve tension.

• Deep Connection & Engagement: The instability of the hammock challenges balance and activates deep stabilising muscles and self awareness.

• Low-Impact: The hammock supports joints, making it accessible for different body types and levels.

• Flexibility & Mobility: It gives space for deeper stretches with support.

• Confidence & Mental Health: The playful, uplifting nature of the hammock helps reduce stress and anxiety.

🌍 Who It’s For

• Clients: Beginners through advanced movers. It can be adapted for rehabilitation, fitness, or artistic expression.

• Teachers: Pilates instructors, aerialists, dancers, or fitness trainers wanting to expand their skill set and offerings.

• Studios: Pilates, Yoga, Aerial and wellness studios seeking to differentiate themselves with something new, fun, and impactful.

🌀 Growth 

• Aerial Pilates is still a niche within Pilates, but it is gaining traction globally as part of the broader boom in Pilates and functional training.

🎭 Creative Roots

Debbie, Founder of Air Control Pilates, comes from both artistic and Pilates backgrounds — blending aerial performance with Pilates precision. That artistry gives Aerial Pilates a unique identity compared to other aerial fitness programs.

If you'd like to know more about Air Control Pilates and the Aerial Pilates Teacher Training programs check out the website:   www.aircontrolpilates.com

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