A Cross Back Straddle, also known as a Butterfly, was the first move I did on silks that I thought looked really impressive. It’s a move that a lot of my students are desperate to nail! It definitely takes some practise to make it look smooth but once you’…
Can I use a menstrual cup when I’m doing aerial/pole? Recently, I’ve been seeing this question all. the. time! The short answer, is (in my experience,) yes! What Is A Menstrual Cup? A menstrual cup is made from soft, silicon rubber and is inserted into your vagina…
A split move is always a crowd pleaser and for good reason! It takes flexibility and strength to get a good split, both of which take time and effort to achieve. Luckily, a lot of split moves on the hoop can be an illusion. If you know the right position…
A catchers is one of the first inverted moves you learn on the aerial silks. It can be hard to get your head around how to wrap your leg, but once you have nailed that it’s a great move to do! The catchers is the starting move for lots…
A pull up is an amazing exercise! They increase the strength in your back, shoulders and arms, you can do them with hardly any equipment, and they make you feel totally badass! Why a Pull Up? Pull ups work the same muscles that we use for practising aerial. This means…
I’m so excited that I can finally announce that the Unique Aerialists Academy is now live and ready for you to get started straight away! What Is The Academy? The Unique Aerialists Academy is a place of learning for anyone who wants to learn aerial hoop and for anyone…
A straddle is such a lovely way to mount the hoop. It looks like it should be fairly easy but it’s actually really hard to get a straddle. Especially being able to lift into it, hold the position and come down gracefully! I receive so many messages from people…
A straddle is one of those really annoying moves that looks like it should be fairly easy. It’s actually really hard to get a straddle. Especially being able to lift into it, hold the position and come down gracefully! I receive so many messages from people asking for tips…
