By Nelson Pahl According to Yoga Journal, aerial yoga is a type of yoga that uses a hammock or yoga swing to allow students to perform postures that they may not ordinarily be able to attempt on the yoga mat. It combines traditional yoga with moves inspired by Pilates, dance, and acrobatics. Using a special type of silk hammock, which is designed to support up to 650 pounds (300 kilograms) of weight, aerial hammocks can be especially beneficial for those that often spend much