When is it time to cling like a koala and when to drop like a hot potato?

Hey there aerialist friend,

You know that freeing moment, when you're beating and swinging high above the ground.  Holding on strong...to your grip, your forearms, your jaw,  your centre, your focus....your...

Aerial Pilates: 8 Key Do's and Don'ts for a Safe and Effective Practice

 
Aerial Pilates is a unique and exhilarating form of exercise that combines the principles of Pilates with the use of aerial hammocks.  This practice offers numerous benefits, including improved strength,...

Avoid these mistakes with Aerial Pilates

Having been an aerialist for over 17 years, I have a passion for sharing the art form.  For sharing not only the artistic side but also the safety.  I want you to be safe.  It's important to keep clients safe and educate yourself on what you...

Finding Fun in Movement!

In our fast-paced lives, finding joy and fun in movement is sooooo good for our overall well-being.

One unique and exhilarating way to experience this is through the use of an aerial hammock.

Aerial hammocks offer a dynamic and playful approach to Pilates or activity in...

Self Care Essentials for Aerialists

As an Aerialist, I can look back and see some key ways that would support aerial training and self care on the way.  These are my ideas and suggestions, however, to be honest I didn't always practice all of these over the years.  It's just now,...

Self Care for Aerialists

Cause we’re worth it, and need it! I’m sending the TLC love and care to the high flying, vibing Aerialists out there with this one.

When we globally grounded, it was an incredible privilege and opportunity for me to reach out to Aerialists around the world and...

What are the Benefits of using an Aerial Hammock?

Let's look at what an aerial hammock is....

What is an Aerial Hammock? 

Firstly, it's important to be safe if you want to use an Aerial hammock.  A safe aerial hammock is specific aerial fabric which has been rigged and set...

What is my WHY?

 this is the why behind Air Control Pilates 

I started teaching Aerial Pilates back in 2013.  I started training as an Aerialist in 2008, I wanted help with my aerial journey, I knew it was Pilates focus that helped but I wanted more than that, I wanted...

Have you heard about the Pilates Teaser exercise?  Some schools and teachings will talk about Teaser 1 or Teaser 4 etc... as it goes up in levels or has different stages to the full exercise. 

Did you know there's another level?   But this one doesn't have a number....  This...

Ok, I'll go first....

Maybe you can relate?

I have always felt like 'something' was holding me back. I used to run away from it, thinking that was totally the best way to deal with it and 'move on'  Pretend it wasn't there and give it no attention. Change my direction thinking if I didn't...

Just keep swimming ‍

Today, March 23rd 2023, as part of 'Marchmatness' which is a fabulous celebration of the Pilates Matwork exercises for the Pilates community, created by 360 Pilates Online - Benjamin Degenhardt  

I was posting on social media with our version of 'Swimming'...