WHAT?
Unnata® Aerial Yoga (unnata, meaning "elevated" in Sanskrit) combines traditional mat yoga with postures suspended in a soft, fabric sling a few feet off the ground. With the help of gravity and the fabric, we play, explore, and create space in our bodies with ease as intended in traditional asana practice. Without the compression of the joints and spine we can find a more vibrant, unencumbered, and balanced expression of each pose.
With the fabric as a learning tool, students often find "Aha!" moments that bring new life and understanding to poses they previously feared. Participants take turns on the slings and mats to facilitate awareness of the body in all planes. Through Unnata Aerial Yoga the fascia unwind, the mind quiets, core-strength is built, and participants leave feeling whole.
Another Yoga Fad?Yoga philosophies such as ahimsa (non-harm) and mindfuless are the foundation of Unnata Aerial Yoga. Asanas (postures) are practiced with a focus on breath, alignment, relaxation, and meditation. The sling is no different than strap or block, intended to assist alignment and deepen your awareness.
Another Yoga Fad?
Yoga philosophies such as ahimsa (non-harm) and mindfuless are the foundation of Unnata Aerial Yoga. Asanas (postures) are practiced with a focus on breath, alignment, relaxation, and meditation. The sling is no different than strap or block, intended to assist alignment and deepen your awareness.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
CLASS SCHEDULE
Creating a Flexible Spine
Saturday July 31 . 3-5pm . $40
Yoga Center of Minneapolis . Click to Register
No previous Aerial experience required. In this workshop we will use Unnata® Aerial Yoga to help open tight areas of the torso and unwind the fascia in the back. Looking to find a deeper, freer backbend? Just hoping to ease your low back pain? Wherever you are working from, create new space and understanding in your torso and experience the surrender, wholeness, and the joy of a free-flowing backbend. Please wear sleeves that fully cover your underarms and bring a long beach towel. If you have a spinal condition or injury, please consult your physician before registering.
Private Sessions
Call 612.703.9601 or email becky_aerialyogamn.com
Classes held at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis
(SLP Studio)
Drop-in Unnata Aerial Yoga
Tuesdays 7:30-8:45pm
$16 or class pass
Please wear sleeves that fully cover your underarms. This class is for students with at least a year of regular yoga asana practice or who have completed a beginner series. No aerial experience necessary. Students alternate between mat and hammock postures for deeper awareness. Class size is limited to 12, so it is recommended to call ahead or sign-in online to hold your spot in class.
Aerial Yoga Beginner Series 4-classes
Tuesdays 6:00-7:15pm
Summer Session: 8/10-9/7 (*No class 8/24)
Fall Session: 9/14-10/5
Cost: $100, preregistration required
Curious about aerial yoga? This 4-class series provides you with the fundamentals of using the fabric hammock safely and easily. Class is limited to 7 students and each will have their own sling. Together we will get comfortable with the fabric and journey though the basic hangs, exploring hip-opening, forward folding, backbending, and inverting. Eliminate compression of the joints and spine, unwind fascia, and build core strength in a new way!
Please bring a longsleeve or 3/4-sleeve shirt. For your first class, bring a towel (for padding).
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PREPARING FOR CLASS
Wear a shirt that covers your underarms completely. Bring a long beach towel or thick sweatshirt for padding until you are used to the feeling of the fabric. Do not use hand lotion before class and do not wear jewelry, belts, or clothing with grommets, gems, or anything that could potentially snag the fabric. Avoid shorts or very baggy clothing. Please trim/file your finger and toenails and avoid eating or drinking acidic liquids an hour prior to class. Please wear deodorant.
RESTRICTIONS
Pease do not attend if you have any medical issues that prevent you from inverting (glaucoma, heart condition, etc) or putting pressure on your skin. If you have a spinal injury or medical condition, check with your doctor first. Contact becky_AerialYogaMN.com with any questions.
BECKY STELLAWith a background in dance, Becky came to yoga in her early 20s, amazed at the transformation it brought. In the fall of 2003 she completed the Thai Yoga Bodywork Basics Program through Tanya Boigenzahn Sowards, and in fall 2005 completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification through a year-long Yoga Study program at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. Her fascination with circus performance eventually led her to aerial acrobatics classes with Wicked Sister Dance (classes now run by Aerial Collective). In early 2009 she completed her TRX Suspension® teacher training and later that year traveled to NYC to study under Michelle Dortignac, creator of Unnata® Aerial Yoga, fusing the practices and philosophies of yoga with the physical benefits of the aerial arts. She now teaches Unnata® Aerial Yoga and coordinates the teacher training program at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. Through her teaching, Becky hopes to help students find compassion for themselves and others. She strives for a balance of discipline and light-heartedness in yoga and all aspects of life.
BECKY STELLA
With a background in dance, Becky came to yoga in her early 20s, amazed at the transformation it brought. In the fall of 2003 she completed the Thai Yoga Bodywork Basics Program through Tanya Boigenzahn Sowards, and in fall 2005 completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification through a year-long Yoga Study program at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis.
Her fascination with circus performance eventually led her to aerial acrobatics classes with Wicked Sister Dance (classes now run by Aerial Collective). In early 2009 she completed her TRX Suspension® teacher training and later that year traveled to NYC to study under Michelle Dortignac, creator of Unnata® Aerial Yoga, fusing the practices and philosophies of yoga with the physical benefits of the aerial arts. She now teaches Unnata® Aerial Yoga and coordinates the teacher training program at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis. Through her teaching, Becky hopes to help students find compassion for themselves and others. She strives for a balance of discipline and light-heartedness in yoga and all aspects of life.
FOR PRIVATES LESSONS
CONTACT
Becky Stella
becky_AerialYogaMN.com
612.703.9601
FRIENDS
Creator of Unnata®Aerial Yogawww.aerialyoga.com
Creator of Unnata®Aerial Yoga
www.aerialyoga.com
Yoga Resourceswww.swamij.com
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www.yogacentermpls.com
Aerial Acrobaticswww.aerialcollective.org
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www.watchhumansfly.com
Flying Trapezewww.mntrapeze.com
Flying Trapeze
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Pole Acrobaticswww.invertstudios.com
Pole Acrobatics
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