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...
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Learn an Aerial Silks Act: FREE Challenge
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)...
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Shoulder Surgery Recovery Journey
Brett’s 10 month recovery journey. It took almost a year before I decided to have surgery for a partial anterior labrum tear in my left shoulder and the journey to follow has been life changing. When I originally injured my shoulder, I thought I had...
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No More Brain Farts!
Aerial Instructor: “Opposite Knee Straddle Climb, Hip Key, Candy Can Up and reverse into Back Balance and Flag. Got it? Ok, who wants to go first?” Do you struggle with remembering aerial tricks and sequences in class? If so you are not alone! We all...
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How to NAIL Your Next Aerial Photoshoot
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...
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Aerial Teaching Vs Training: How to Find Balance and Save Your Sanity
As aerial studios and training spaces reopen and race to make up for lost time and income and eager students return to class (masked up and vaxed up we hope!), you may find yourself teaching aerial more then ever before! In fact, you might be starting to...
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Got Grace? 3 PROVEN tips to improve your grace, line, and artistry in the air
Do you ever look back at your aerial training videos and grimace. That awkward transition, that fumbled set up into a drop, the weird arm placement? If so, you are not alone! The out takes that come before our Instagram posts and online tutorials...
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The Secret to CRUSHING Your Aerial goals
Did you make any New Years resolutions this year? With the kick-in-the-guts that was 2020 you might be feeling unsure of what this year may hold for you, your family, your job, your life, let alone your aerial practice. Here at Womack and Bowman we...
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The Perfect Toe Point
Have you ever reviewed your training videos, excited that you nailed a new scary drop or complicated combo, only to discover, much to your chagrin that your feet look like dinosaur claws or floppy dead fish? If so, you are not alone! Feet have...
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8 Tips To Keep Motivation High During Quarantine
Motivation can be an elusive thing for many of us, in relation to our aerial training or simply life in general. Our motivation levels are threatened more today than ever before. We are disconnected from people, experiences, and everything that makes us feel whole. Many aerial studios...
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