As an aerialist there is a good chance that you wake up most mornings experiencing some degree of muscle pain. You may inch your way out of bed wincing, moaning and holding your lower back, shoulder, forearm or wrist. Your partner probably shakes there...

As Winter sets in and the temperature in most aerial studios (or outdoor training spaces) begins to drop, the risk of injury and illness increases. Not all of us are lucky enough to train in a temperature-controlled environment right now often due to the large studio space and...

The Can Can Climb is an elegant and potentially challenging climb to perform on the Aerial Silks. When done correctly, this climb is efficient in gaining height as well as being visually interesting in it’s use of the free leg to ‘kick’ towards the sky. Today...

Arguably one of the most fascinating knots on the Aerial Silks is the Belay Knot.  This versatile knot earned its name from the world of rock climbing and seems to ‘magically’ appear via dozens and dozens of interesting wraps and entries. One moment an aerialist...

Here at Womack and Bowman we are kind of obsessed with making aerial acts. Solo and duo acts on the Silks, Lyra, Hammock or Rope to perform ourselves, group acts for our students at Womack and Bowman – The Loft (in a pre pandemic world)...

It’s officially happening! You have booked your first aerial photoshoot. Woohoo! Whether you are working with a professional photographer and performance grade lighting or your husband’s iPhone and an Amazon Ring Light, your success (and awesome pics) will be ensured if you follow a...

Your studio is closed (again!) and although you are doing all the Zoom and Instagram Live workout classes you can handle right now, you miss being in the air! It’s a tough time to be an aerialist right now that’s for sure. If you have...

The Hip Key (also known as a Hip Lock) is a fundamental yet often times challenging component of Aerial Silks training. You may have been taking classes for years, performing challenging drops and combinations and still struggle with your Hip Key form. If this...

It is imperative that you take care of your shoulders as an aerialist in order to avoid injury and to prolong your enjoyment of this beautiful art form. Adding just a few minutes of shoulder conditioning to your aerial warm up can help you strengthen...