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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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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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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How To Train Aerial In A Mask
Most of us know by now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends we cover our faces when we are in crowded public spaces, such as parks or trails, and in shared, indoor locations, including gyms, to help block the transmission of...
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5 Tips For Training In The Heat
With temperatures rising throughout the US and most of Europe, and with most of us working out and training aerial outdoors to lower the possibility of Covid-19 spread and infection, it is important to remember that there are inherent risks in doing so. If...
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3 Create Ways To Access An Aerial Point Right Now
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...
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Is is Safe to Return to the Studio?
Many aerial studios across the country and the world have begun to reopen. You may have already attended a class or two. As studio owners ourselves we have been busy creating new safety guidelines and protocols in preparation for a phased reopening of our Los...
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Unlocking your Hip Key
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...
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