Aerial Yoga

Students warm up during the Student Recreation Center’s early morning yoga class. The class, which starts at 6:30 a.m., starts with students stretching in the yoga hammocks. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

The 6:30 a.m. aerial yoga class begins with stretches and warm-ups. While only three students attended the Thursday class, instructor Danielle Naeger said the ones who attend are dedicated. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

During the skills portion of the aerial yoga class, instructor Danielle Naeger demonstrates the “butterfly” pose as student Calantha Remy watches. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Junior Megan Oster practices a pose during the skills portion of the early morning aerial yoga class. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Freshman Anna Schallom finally achieves a pose she’s been practicing during aerial yoga sessions. She asks another student to take a photo to share with others. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Megan Oster and other students climb into a cocoon-like pose to prepare for the meditation portion of the aerial yoga session. While students often laugh and talk during the yoga session, the 10-minute meditation is a time to quietly reflect on the week. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Student Anna Schallom takes a photo as Megan Oster strikes a pose in the yoga hammock after the class. The two students often head to Kaldis cafe after yoga ends. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Instructor Danielle Naeger spins in the yoga hammock while practicing skills during early morning aerial yoga. Aerial yoga is a full-body workout that doesn’t feel like exercise, she said. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Aerial yoga instructor Danielle Naeger demonstrates a pose during the early morning session. She said she loves the class so much that she installed a yoga hammock at her home. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Sophomore Calantha Remy flips upside-down during the skills portion of the aerial yoga class. Remy said the class helps her to release tension and stress. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)

Instructor Danielle Naeger climbs into an unnamed pose she created herself. The Southeast student started teaching the class this semester. (Photo by Nicolette Baker)