Researching for this newsletter we were surprised to find that many health experts, like this sports injury Doctor, believe that certain types of strength training (e.g. aerial) can actually increase flexibility: “I can recommend with some conviction that resistance exercises (Pull-Up’s, Climbs etc.) and dynamic movements involving body...

If you follow us on social media (we hang out primarily on Instagram and Facebook) you will have likely seen that last week Rachel announced she was 32 weeks pregnant. Rachel had been keeping her pregnancy on the ‘down low’ (at least outside of...

“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening, that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any...

Something happens during moments of unbridled creativity that is difficult to describe. People often call this feeling “being in the zone,” or “being in flow,” a place where creativity just seems to pour out of you. For that brief period, you experience perfection. To be a creator in...

As you know Aerial Arts can be dangerous. We are sure you have seen the stories about aerial rigging failures, human error and fatalities blasted across your news feed… You also know that there are risks associated with taking aerial classes as well as...

Taking rest days where you don’t train or workout strenuously has been proven to be very beneficial in maintaining a healthy lifestyle as well as peak performance condition. Here at Womack and Bowman we try to take one and a half to two rest...

Does fear of failure and criticism constantly stop you from achieving your aerial goals? Have you avoided going to that advanced-level Silks class or signing up for that student showcase because you think you might not be able to do all of the tricks,...

Aerialist Sarah Romanowsky is a force to be reckoned with! She is a sought-after performer and instructor who is constantly traveling the world sharing her incredible talents and signature moves. Currently based in Berlin, Sarah will be joining us live from our studio in...

“I started aerial as a way to change my mind about heights. I am still really afraid, but I have learned a few things that make me less afraid.” –Annie H (Aerial student) Acrophobia, or extreme fear of heights, is among the most common phobias...

The dictionary defines fluid movement as: Capable of flowing freely like water — used to describe something that can change easily or that changes often : having or showing a smooth and easy style In Aerial Art we can appreciate the fluidity of an...