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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...