We interviewed Jill Bauman, the regional vice president of YogaWorks about AntiGravity yoga. YogaWorks partnered with AntiGravity® to offer AntiGravity yoga, an aerial fitness class that uses the AntiGravity® Hammock to allow participants to conduct yoga moves while suspended from the ceiling.
Q: For Club Solutions readers who don’t know, could you explain a little bit about what exactly AntiGravity yoga is?
A: AntiGravity Yoga is a fitness technique that utilizes a silk hammock. The apparatus hangs from the ceiling and holds over 2,000 pounds. It is an overall workout that incorporates strength training, flexibility, mind centering and decompression of the spine. It is a bridge between fitness and traditional yoga modalities. It is a great compliment to yoga and other forms of exercise.
Q: Are the AntiGravity classes popular?
A: Yes, the AntiGravity classes are gaining popularity, particularly the Restorative and Slow Flow classes.
Q: You recently started offering AntiGravity instructor certifications. Are many instructors getting certified to teach AntiGravity yoga?
A: Students in the trainings come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Everything from the curious expert yogi, yoga teachers, physical therapists, personal trainers, dancers and performers looking to transition to a new career and those looking to try something new and fun.
Q: Can you explain the difference between AntiGravity yoga and AntiGravity Pilates? Has AntiGravity Pilates been launched yet?
A: AntiGravity Pilates takes the classical and contemporary perspectives of Pilates and combines them with AntiGravity’s zero-compression inversions. AntiGravity Pilates builds on the foundations laid by AntiGravity fundamentals and Pilates mat, while utilizing the versatility of the hammock. It’s a unique core workout! And yes, it has been launched and teenagers seem to be drawn to it.
Q: Do you see AntiGravity yoga having staying power as a successful group class offering?
A: Absolutely, it adds variety to any program. Most importantly it attracts new students into our studios. It also allows students who may have a fear of inversion to feel more supported and it’s fun!
Interview by Rachel Zabonick
