All about Aerial Yoga: 5 tips to help you fly your way to fitness

All about Aerial Yoga: 5 tips to help you fly your way to fitness Aerial yoga looks beautiful but needs proper training and guidance. Here is what you should know before you start it.

1. Adds flexibility to the body According to a study published in Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, aerial yoga is great to build higher levels of flexibility, and also aids cardiorespiratory fitness and strength.

2. Great for cognitive function and attention span Not only does aerial yoga help the body physically, but it helps improving cognitive function, thanks to the movement it entails.

3. Helps with weight loss Well, here is our favourite benefit of aerial yoga! A study performed by the American Council on Exercise states that in a 50-minute session, you can burn 320 calories. It also helps in body fat percentage.

4. Helps the heart Aerial yoga is also great for cardiovascular health. It helps with blood pressure as well as reduces risk of a heart attack, indicate studies.

5. Improves mental health Aerial yoga keeps you happy, quite literally. A study published in Research in Dance Education, points out that aerial yoga is great for keeping depression at bay. It also helps in reducing stress levels.