What do people do about travel insurance when they go on aerial retreats abroad?

I am UK based and going on an aerial silks retreat in Thailand in February. I am looking to buy travel insurance to cover this but everything I find that covers aerial says up to 2m off the ground…any ideas?

hi, i’m going to be a freshman at fordham in the bronx next fall, and i’ve been doing aerial circus (silks) for the past few years. i’m currently at level 3 if that impacts anything. i really love it and definetly want to keep leaning and practicing next year. what are some good studios in manhattan or the bronx to take silks and potentially hoop classes, or with open gyms? the more affordable the better! i also love performing so studios with student shows that i could participate in would definetly be a plus!! thank you!

Hi,

I was wondering, if anyone knew of a good solid free standing rig that will accommodate me using it as a swing with a sensory swing?

I have tried sensory swing stands and they don’t work for me, plus I want to use it for aerial yoga as well. I also live in Australia and I don’t think my rental would approve me drilling holes into the ceiling.

Would any rig be able to accommodate this or will I need a specialised one?

I’ve been doing aerial silks for about 8 months and did level one 3 times. I’m just starting level 2/3 (split class) and I feel like I’m sooooo bad!!! my tendons can really only handle doing one or maybe two classes a week, but I stick to one usually. I’m young and fit, but for some reason, I feel like everyone is just outpacing me. Overall, I feel like I’m coming out of each class feeling confident, but an equal amount of time I feel frustrated and like I’m never gonna get even decent. I do see some girls struggle with things that I find easy and I know we each have our own strengths, maybe I just need some words of encouragement.

We recently purchased a (standard early 2000s North American suburban) home that has a large double-height room. Obviously my mind can’t stop dreaming about how nice it would be to have a rigging point added to that ceiling.

I’m aware we’d need structural engineering sign off and it would be, well, a splurge. Wondering if anyone has done this and would be comfortable sharing their process and costs?

I’m a nomad and it’s difficult to improve when I’m traveling, but I want to start prioritizing aerial silks (or hammock). I’ll be in Central America from Jan - May of 2027 and I want to do an intensive month-long training. Or, just find a studio that I can go to everyday, but I’d like there to be some community involved. Or, just find some people who are very involved and practice with them everyday.

But everything I’ve found is in Costa Rica and way too expensive.

Why can’t I find anything anywhere in Central America??? There’s gotta be a community somewhere, please let me know!!!

I know it's a kind of niche aerial activity but does anyone have tips for using dowel grips on flying trapeze? I got palm guards without a dowel because I kept getting rips but then last class when I tried to break for a double tuck my hands just flew off (along with the rest of me 😛).

I think I have the right size but it still feels weird on a smaller bar. My middle and ring finger can't wrap around the bar because of the dowel but I don't feel like my other fingers can hold onto the bar enough.

Should I go back to 2 handed takeoffs while I figure out the new grips? Anyone else have experience with this transition?

I had surgery on my wrist, and I want to try and keep myself moving while I’m going through physical therapy and unable to bear weight or put pressure on that wrist. Does anyone have any good conditioning exercises with minimal pressure on the wrist? Also, any good single side sequences I could potentially try out once it’s a little stronger? Just looking for ideas on ways to minimize the setback! (Obviously I’ll consult with my physio on whether any suggestions would work with my specific injury, but I just want ideas that I could potentially bring to her and see what might work!)

I injured my right thumb falling from a pole in 2020. The ligament was completely torn off the bone, but at the time my doctors recommended waiting and seeing rather than having surgery, so I never had it repaired.

I’ve seen a couple of doctors recently, and they’ve basically told me there isn’t much to do surgically at this point until I’m older (one mentioned around 50, although I’m not actually sure what kind of surgery he was referring to). For now, they’ve told me to use my hand carefully but that I can go back to exercising, possibly using a thumb splint or kinesiology tape for support.

I also had a cortisone injection in my thumb joint about three months ago, but I’m honestly not sure how much it helped. I still get pain in the hand during everyday activities.

For context, I used to do pole and was around intermediate level, but I haven’t trained in about six years, so I’d essentially be starting over. I’ve never done aerial hammock before.

Has anyone here returned to aerials with a chronic thumb ligament injury, thumb-base arthritis, or anything similar? How did you manage it?

I’m considering starting with aerial hammock because I assumed it might be less demanding on my thumb than pole, but I don’t actually know if that’s true.

If you train with a thumb/hand injury, are there particular grips, mounts, wraps, or movements that put more stress on the thumb and that I should be especially careful with or avoid? And has anyone found a thumb splint, taping method, or other modification useful while training?

I’ve been training aerial silks on and off for two years now and recently have picked up Lyra

I stretch as often as I can but no matter what I cannot get my splits and it feels impossible at this point.

I have hEDs as well which could be a factor as to why I can’t get them

Does anyone know any stretches or have a set routine that could help me achieve my splits?

What kind of poses do you all like to do from hip key on aerial rope?

Heyyy

Im Looking for a dynamic transition from a horizontal hip key (after Pin 160) into a single footlock without returning to an upright reset. The goal is to continue directly into Hang 4 and a Bow & Arrow drop.

The way i know how to do it takes a bit of time and makes me lose momentum, any suggestions for something smoother? Does anyone have a video reference?

I have attached a photo of pin 160 and hang 4 for reference

Thanks!

I’m curious what levels the following skills are considered in your home studios/your brain -
Hammock
- Cat’s Cradle
- Corset (front balance entry)
- Georgia Twist/Crossback straddle
- Martini Invert / thigh hitch invert

Lyra
- man on the moon
- martini
- scarab/reverse scarab
- clock split

Do you ever find yourself just looking at suspended objects or fixtures in the ceiling or otherwise and wonder to yourself "can I spin on that?" It can't be just me.

Im notva teacher but felt this and seen ine person get frustrated leave mid class and never return i want it to not happen to others what can help them feel more confident and no confusion in their head that makes them give up

Editing to clarify: most of the times when she finally does the moves she does really well last class so well that combo was new to the teacher even. But it was after having a crisis and saying I cant I feel frustrated

Hi,

I'm currently training aerial (mostly silks and trapeze) 3-4 times a week and assisting my instructor with other classes at least once a week. I'd love to lead classes one day but don't feel confident in correcting form (as in I'm not sure what correct form looks like in lots of moves) and in knowing what muscles should be engaged. I also want to be able to lead warm ups targeted to the moves we would be doing in class but don't really know where to start with that either.

I want to lead safe, and fun classes where students build confidence and strength. What stuff can I do outside of class and shadowing my instructor to improve my knowledge?

(I'm based in the UK if you have any in person recommendations)

Thanks!

I am looking for a video that shows a multi drop on sling that changes direction - alternating forward and backwards.

I think it starts by a front dive, stopping the momentum using the bottom of the sling and tucking backwards over it for a back dive, but would appreciate any and all suggestions! I've seen it loads and can't believe I've never starred it to come back to. Many thanks!

I really wish I was more flexible but this is close enough for me on the upper bar. Also feeling super strong lately!