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

by Nelson Pahl The popularity of vinyasa yoga (or "flow yoga") has soared over the past decade, becoming America's most popular style of yoga. Millions of Americans now participate in a weekly studio vinyasa practice, while hundreds of thousands more partake in online classes. And this is for good reason: Vinyasa both calms the mind---or better yet, occupies the mind, where negative thoughts might otherwise linger. It also, through the repetition of "sun salutations," pro