Anti-Gravity Yoga
Anti-gravity yoga is a new type that inspired by traditional yoga, which combines the traditional yoga poses with aerial art, pilates and dance with the use of hammock.[1] Since 1990s, Christpher has been trying to combine with the artistry in his yoga practice.[2] The AntiGravity Hammock acts like a swing which is a structural fabric that is connected from two overhead points.It is said that through of Anti- gravity yoga, it can improve their flexibility and alignment also can develop strength and deep breathing. Deep breathing can help people feel calm which can increases their mental flexibility as well.
This yoga has recently gained popularity as a form of fitness which can achieve a total-body workout in many countries included Canada, Germany, New york, Uk, Italy, Hong Kong, Switzerland, New Mexico, China, India and California.
Anti-Gravity Yoga Hammock
-Anti-gravity yoga require special equipment---Hammock
-Made by silk fiber and act as support system
-Every hammock can load for more than 300 kilos of weight (strong enough to hold a body like elephant)
-The rig consist with three parts: webbing strap, a silk hammock and carabiners
-Both ends of the chains hanging down the ceiling of the room and less than one meter of the ground
-Allow to adjust the width and height. Beginners can first floor height adjustment for the waist or shoulder. Once it is adapted, it can attempt to off the ground[3]
-Act like a swing or soft trapeze
-Support the hips for forward bends and back bends, it can also lifted part of the gravity.
-Some of the yoga postures could be difficult to do on the ground, but it might easier in the mid-air using the hammock. For example, with the help of the hammock. Participant can make reverse post much easier and -allow the blood back of the head and relax the muscle. [4]
-Utilized to change one’s dynamic relationship to the ground, allowing the participant to better understand their body[5]
-Using the hammock, it is gently restore and repair the muscular, structural and nervous system[6]
Arguments and supports for Anti-gravity Yoga
While much of the medical community views the results of yoga research to be significant, others argue that there were many flaws that undermine results. Much of the research on yoga has been in the form of preliminary studies or clinical trials of low methodological quality, including small sample sizes, inadequate blinding, lack of randomization, and high risk of bias. Long-term users in the United States have reported better Total Body workout. Because the property of aerial yoga movements, it forces whole body to move and stretch. Through this muscle and joints will be redefined and rehabilitated, especially for spine decompression. According to the Bill Davis, who is director of group fitness for the Athletic Club in Brantford, Ont, demonstrates that anyone who has back issue should be attending this class.[7]Because it lengthens your spine when you hang freely. There are always some good feedback about how much better their back feels afterwards from people who have attended this class. Moreover, doing Anti-gravity Yoga can also help people relieve sciatica pain.
2. There has been an emergence of studies investigating yoga as a complementary intervention for Inner body regeneration.[8] During doing aerial yoga, it has benefits for internal body function management. For example, the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems are reactivated through blood circulation. Due to this, it is also relaxing your mind, nourishing your skin and improving memory.
3. Anti-gravity Yoga has also been studied to provide Psychological benefit. Doing aerial yoga helps generate your emotion system. Because it not only alleviates you from stress, but also helps you battle stress in any situation.[9] Spiritually uplifting. The spiritual benefits of aerial yoga are incontestable. It promote your creative ability in your artistic skills. “There is a real mind-body-experience, it really helps in other areas of our lives, too.” says Sandra Caniglia, who has been practicing yoga for the past 10 years, also an eager runner, “ Doing this Anti-gravity yoga makes me running faster.”[10]
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- ^ Alicia, M. (2014). The benefits of Anti-gravity Yoga. Best Health Magazine @2014 Reader’s Digest Magazines, Canada, Ltd. http://www.besthealthmag.ca/get-healthy/yoga/the-benefit-of-antigravity-yoga.(Accessed: 30/7/2014)
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