What Do I Need for Aerial Yoga at Home?

Aerial yoga at home requires a hammock, screwlock carabiners, daisy chains, a secure anchor point and fitted clothing. Many people  new to aerial yoga expect a rigging project with a long shopping list, but each item has a defined role and the setup is more manageable than it first appears.

Aerial Yoga Equipment for Home Practice

A complete home setup contains five elements:

• Hammock: a wide length of fabric made specifically for aerial yoga

• Screwlock carabiners: locking connectors rated for suspension loads

• Daisy chains: looped straps that adjust the hammock height

• Anchor point: a structural support that carries the full load

• Clothing and floor setup: fitted layers, a mat and a clear area

Studio Practice vs Home Practice

In a studio, the hammock and rigging are supplied, so personal items such as fitted clothing and a mat are enough. Practicing at home places responsibility for the hammock, hardware and anchor point with you, which is why the sections below focus on those components.

The Hammock

The hammock is the center of the setup. It supports the hips, back or legs while the body moves through stretches and inversions, so it should be made specifically for aerial yoga and finished to spread pressure across a broad surface. Aerial yoga hammocks are typically made from nylon tricot and the fabric affects stretch, grip and comfort on the skin. Check the  weight limits for aerial yoga hammocks against your own body weight and confirm the length allows height adjustment once the hardware is attached.

Hanging Hardware

Two components connect the hammock to the anchor and control its height. Avoid mixing parts of unknown ratings, since the weakest piece sets the limit for the whole setup. Some hammocks arrive with both components included, such as the  Aerial Yoga Hammock, which comes with two screwlock carabiners and two daisy chains.

Screwlock Carabiners

Carabiners join the hammock to the anchor. A screwlock closure provides a locking gate that helps prevent accidental opening during movement. Use carabiners with a stated load rating suitable for suspension and avoid parts sold for light-duty or decorative use.

Daisy Chains

Daisy chains are looped straps that let the hammock height be adjusted for different exercises, user heights and available clearance.

A Secure Anchor Point

The anchor point carries the entire load, so it needs the closest scrutiny. Ceiling rigging with drilled hardware suits permanent spaces and a freestanding frame avoids drilling but occupies floor space. A portable doorframe anchor such as  Eleviia offers a no-drill alternative that needs no extra floor space, because it clamps to most standard doorframes in seconds and leaves no marks. Checking trim width and depth against the fit diagram on the product page confirms compatibility before purchase. Ceiling height, clearance and hanging methods are explained further in  aerial yoga space requirements.

Clothing and Floor Setup

Comfort and safety in the hammock depend on a few details:

• Fitted tops that cover the underarms and torso, with full-length leggings, to reduce friction on the skin

• No zippers, belts, watches, jewelry or hair clips that could snag the fabric

• Bare feet or suitable grip socks, depending on the exercise

• A yoga mat beneath the hammock and a clear area free of furniture and sharp edges

Starting With a Complete Setup

Assembling these items separately is possible, though matching a hammock, hardware and anchor from different suppliers leaves a beginner with more to verify.  Duonamic designed its hammock as an attachment for Eleviia, so the hammock and anchor are matched from the start. The  Ashtaerial Yoga Package adds Eleviia and a travel bag for five items in one kit, with the carabiners pre-connected and ready to hang.