Looking for a fun way to stretch your muscles? Aerial — no, not Ariel the mermaid — yoga is a type of yoga class that uses a silk hammock hung from the ceiling to deepen your stretch and help improve your balance.
Luckily for most of us, at C.O.R.E. Grow Strong , no experience is needed.
City Editor Stephanie here. I’ve taken two classes at C.O.R.E so far (I’m signed up for a third) and when I tell you it is a full workout, I mean it. The class is incredibly judgment free, and it’s a creative way to exercise.
What to expect:
- A “feel-good” warm up to stretch your body + familiarize yourself with the hammock
- Conditioning including strength building core exercises
- A standing balance portion featuring single leg balance moves + stretching
- Inversions and cocoons like flipping upside down or completely immersing yourself in the silk
What to do + what not to do:
- Make sure your armpits and backs of your knees are covered to prevent rope burn (read: t-shirts, leggings — no tank tops or shorts).
- Bring your own yoga mat and grippy socks. If you forget, you can rent a yoga mat or buy socks there.
- There will be time after the class to take photos, but don’t take photos before or during the class.
- Don’t wear any jewelry that could get caught on the silks.
- Don’t wear any scented lotion or perfume that could linger on the silks.
Calling our yogis in Greenville. Where’s your favorite spot in the Upstate to do yoga? Let us know , and we might just mention it in a yoga round up.