A while ago
I tried an exceptional yoga style. Antigravity yoga, yoga in the air. Well,
what can I say…
This one is
something, what every yogi should try at least once (but I bet you’ll come back
for more and more).
The idea of
Air Yoga is pretty simple, you are having a hammock, where you can practice
different postures and do some good stretches, check the world upside down and
find one of the best Shavasanas in your yogi’s life.
Personally
I came back to that class, because Shavasana feels really good in that bag,
hanging out in the air and because I really enjoyed my wide-legged split in the
air (never did it so easily on the ground).
Christopher
Harrison is Father of antigravity in yoga. He invented this special type of hammock
for people to find their way to meditate and stretch after a long distance
flights, stresses and all the over possible matters.
Air yoga is
unique upgrade of what we have at this moment. It has a special anatomical
focus – while you’re in the air , your body has less weight (same as in the
water) and your body is able to get deeper in your practice.
Of course,
this style has some contraindications, such as pregnancy, heart disease, eyes
disease and of course careful with your period. Although as Mr. Harrison recommend
it’s better to consult your doctor before starting.
According
to what I saw in couple of classes of Antigravity Yoga, you will be more successful
and safe if you practice yoga for a while, you have to know how to engage your
bandhas (all of them) just for Mountain pose (Sanskrit Tadasana) in the hammock.
Usually
class starts with a warm up, some breath exercises and stretching on the
ground. After that you’re having some time in the hammock as in cocoon for
feeling yourself in the air. Than teacher is guiding you through some stretches
in the air, some postures in the air, inversions in the air and, here we are,
Shavasana.
Shavasana
in Antigravity yoga is really special for me. You’re starting it in the cocoon,
relaxing and observing your body, after a while you slowly move your body on
the ground for a full and completely Shavasana. Just like a piece of heaven in
your mind…
After Air
Yoga class you can’t walk normally, because you’re always trying to keep
yourself in the air and you’re literally flying and smiling=)
